KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 -- Amidst the current heatwave in the country, over five million Malaysians searched for air-conditioners on major e-commerce platforms last month.

In an exclusive statement to Malay Mail, Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd said amongst the most sought-after items included various fan models.

The online shopping platform said there was an increase in search for the keyword "fan cooler", with a 16-time increase in purchases in April 2023 alone.

"During the same period, there were over three million searches for fans and over five million searches for air conditioners.

"Shopee observed a rise in both search and purchase for fan and air conditioners amidst the rising climate.

"The purchase of air conditioners and cooler...