Mamba warns minimum delivery fee risks hurting micro-entrepreneurs


Malaysian Micro Businesses Association (Mamba) secretary-general Alvin Low Wei Yan

KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of a standard minimum delivery fee has raised concern among small business owners, with the Malaysian Micro Businesses Association (Mamba) cautioning that the move could dampen online shopping activity and hinder the growth of local micro-entrepreneurs.

A guideline imposing a minimum charge of RM5 per parcel weighing 2kg and below came into effect on Dec 1, 2024, for all licensed last-mile delivery players.

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