Research by TNS Global has revealed that Malaysia and Thailand are the top countries for social messaging app and social network usage in the Asia Pacific region.
A staggering 77% of internet users in Malaysia use social messaging apps on a daily basis, more than the global average of 55% and way above the 35% seen in the US.
The most popular messaging apps in Malaysia are WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and WeChat.
Looking at social networks, Thailand came top of the list, with 78% of internet users in the country using social media on a daily basis, compared to a global average of 48%.
The most popular social networks in the country are Facebook, Instagram and Google+.Â
