Journal of the Community Development in Asia
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): May 2026

Sustaining an Innovative Culture for Competitive Advantage: Strategic Recommendations for Shopee

Kok Ban Teoh (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Changxiang Zou (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Haokai Zou (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Xixian Li (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Tong Zhang (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Aellysya Qistina Rizal Djunaidy (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Daisy Mui Hung Kee (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2026

Abstract

Malaysia’s digital economy is growing rapidly, and e-commerce platforms such as Shopee Malaysia must sustain continuous innovation to remain competitive. However, maintaining an innovative culture in a fast-changing environment remains challenging. This study examines how leadership support, employee collaboration and knowledge sharing contribute to sustaining innovation culture and strengthening Shopee’s long-term competitiveness. Using secondary data from annual reports, credible online business sources and academic publications from 2020 to 2024, the study applies descriptive and content-based analysis to identify key patterns and insights. The findings show a steady increase in Shopee’s disclosed indicators related to leadership support and employee collaboration between 2020 and 2024, highlighting a growing emphasis on strategic direction and cross-functional coordination. In contrast, the formal knowledge-sharing mechanisms seem limited, suggesting that knowledge exchange mainly relies on informal cooperation. Based on these insights, the study proposes strategic recommendations to enhance innovation capability and organizational resilience for Shopee and other e-commerce firms seeking lasting competitive advantage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCDA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

JCDA aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles. The journal also accepts articles with data taken from reflections as well as experiences (qualitative research) relevant to community development in Asia. As it explores the community development broadly, the ...