NDLI: Opportunities and challenges for E-Commerce in Malaysia: A theoretical approach

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Khan, M.J. Dominic, P.D.D. Khan, A.
Copyright Year	2010
Description	Author affiliation: Department of Computer and Information Science, Universiti Technologi PETRONAS, Tronoh, Malaysia (Khan, M.J.; Dominic, P.D.D.) \|\| Department of Management Sciences, Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan (Khan, A.)
Abstract	Numerous studies of E-Commerce have emphasized the sway of obstacles related to Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, Socio economic condition, Internet usage, Government and regulatory initiatives as major determinants of ecommerce success. Information communication technology (ICT) revolutionizes businesses around the world. In this paper e-commerce practices in Malaysia has been analyzed by its strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This paper provides a general review of challenges and opportunities for e commerce practices in Malaysia. And to understand the in-depth of e-commerce practices and to investigates more solutions for the research problems. Analysis shows that E-Commerce in Malaysia is moving towards uptrend direction. But still there are some challenges which are influencing on E-Commerce. The challenges such as economic condition of the country, low wages of labors, low internet access, lack of awareness of online purchasing, e-readiness, high cost and legacy of fast internet. Findings show that there are sweet opportunities which can boost up E-Commerce in Malaysia. Strategic position of the country, political stability, foreign investment in information and communication technology (ICT) and high rate of education can be the charming part of E-Commerce growth in Malaysia.
Starting Page	189
Ending Page	192
File Size	130560
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424474042
e-ISBN	9781424474066
DOI	10.1109/ICECTECH.2010.5479962
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2010-05-07
Publisher Place	Malaysia
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Costs Stability Government E-Commerce Malaysia Electronic commerce Remuneration Information technology e-readiness Business communication Investments IT infrastructure Communications technology Internet ICT
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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