Sidec and Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park celebrate the spirit of unity and prosperity at the Chinese New Year 2025 event, marking the 10th anniversary of the Malaysia Top E-Commerce Merchant (ECM) Awards. Entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators gather in high spirits as the countdown begins for the most transformative e-commerce competition yet
SHAH ALAM, 3 February 2025 – The countdown has begun! The Malaysia Top E-Commerce Merchant (ECM) Awards 2025, presented by Sidec, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a groundbreaking twist. This year’s competition welcomes aspiring e-commerce innovators to vie for the prestigious titles of “King & Queen of Livestream” while competing for unparalleled recognition in the Top ECM Awards 2025. Registration is now open from January to February 2025
Since 2016, the Top ECM Awards have empowered over 1200 local merchants, generating over RM367 million in GMV. This year promises even more innovation, with AI-powered advancements such as AI-driven livestream optimization, predictive insights, and retail chatbots, equipping participants to dominate the digital-first e-commerce era.
Why Join the Revolution?
This year’s competition isn’t just about awards—it’s a transformative journey for e-commerce entrepreneurs. Participants will compete in four key categories:
- Online Sales Contest: Showcase marketing prowess by driving sales and orders during a 50-day campaign.
- Livestream Contest: Engage in an epic battle of livestreams, where participants impress judges with creativity, audience engagement, and live sales performance.
- Advanced Training: Gain critical skills through sessions on AI chatbots, data analytics, and livestream optimization.
- Business Potential Assessment: A deep dive into branding, creativity, and growth.
This year’s awards will showcase
● Game-Changing Partnership with TikTok Shop: Participating merchants gain exclusive insights and tools to amplify visibility, engagement, and sales on this dynamic platform.
● RM51,000 in Cash Prizes for the Main Category:
○ Champion: RM10,000
○ 1st Runner-Up: RM8,000
○ 2nd Runner-Up: RM5,000
○ Finalists (x7): RM2,000 each, plus trophies and certificates
● Special Categories:
○ Selangor Category: RM6,000 cash prizes and trophies
○ Special Awards (Rising Star and Women Trailblazer): RM3,000 cash prizes and certificates
○ TikTok Shop Livestream Contest: RM5,000 cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and livestream equipment
● Advanced Training Sessions
○ Boost branding through KOL marketing
○ AI-powered livestream optimization
○ Data analytics and predictive insights
○ AI chatbots for retail
Sidec is also proud to announce Top ECM 2025 is backed by an exceptional lineup of industry-leading partners, ensuring participants receive top-tier resources, exposure, and expert guidance:
● Strategic E-Commerce Partner – TikTok Shop: TikTok Shop’s cutting-edge tools and audience reach will help sellers maximize their livestream impact, turning engagement into sales.
● Strategic Webstore Partner – Shopline: As a leading e-commerce platform, Shopline empowers merchants to build and optimize their online stores for sustainable success.
● Strategic Business Payment Partner – Paymate: Seamless payment solutions ensure sellers can handle transactions efficiently, supporting smooth e-commerce operations.
● Strategic Payment Partner – Fiuu: Enabling merchants with innovative financial solutions to enhance cash flow and payment flexibility.
● Strategic Logistics Partner – Pos Malaysia: Offering trusted delivery solutions, Pos Malaysia ensures efficient shipping, allowing merchants to scale with confidence
Beyond these core partners, ecosystem players like Maxis Business, SME Corp, Matrade, Pernas, Hijrah Selangor, Dattel, GoFluence, Touch ‘n Go, SAY, PIKOM, Internet Alliance (IA), EasyStore, Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA), and Bizapp are joining forces to provide business growth resources, funding support, and digital transformation tools. Their collective expertise will amplify opportunities for participants to thrive in the competitive e-commerce space.
With over 3 million orders and 516 applications recorded in 2024, the Top ECM Awards have established themselves as a proven launchpad for e-commerce success. Over the past seven years, the competition has generated an astounding RM367 million in total GMV, empowering merchants to scale their businesses, gain industry recognition, and dominate the digital marketplace. Don’t miss your chance to join this legacy and claim your title as the next e-commerce champion
Key Dates to Remember:
● Registration Opens: January 17 – February 17, 2025
● Contest Period (Online Sales & Livestream): February 21 – April 6, 2025
● Grand Awards Ceremony: April 26, 2025
Are You the Next King or Queen of Livestream?
Secure your spot in the Top ECM Awards 2025 by visiting https://www.sidec.com.my/topecm/. Transform your e-commerce journey, gain industry recognition, and accelerate your business growth in this year’s most exciting competition!
