KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- At 7.30am, auditor Nadia Rahman waits for her train to work and whips out her mobile phone.

With a few taps, she orders her breakfast so it arrives at the office fresh and hot, right when she does.

After her meal, she still has time to book a cleaner, pay her credit card bill, shop for groceries, and order lunch - all before stepping into the train.

"Years ago, I envied my friend who could buy everything on her mobile, including groceries, because shops close at 5pm in Australia.

"Technology has definitely caught up in Malaysia, now we enjoy the same conveniences," she told Malay Mail.

After a long day, she orders a soothing iced milk tea and a big dinner to be delivered just as she gets home.

For a small fe...