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Research Methodology

Last updated 4 Sep 2026

This methodology explains how business information is collected, reviewed, sourced, updated and corrected on MalaysianRecord.

Source Priority

  • Tier 1: Official company websites, annual reports, regulators, official filings where publicly available.
  • Tier 2: Official company social accounts, official press releases, public executive interviews.
  • Tier 3: Google Business Profiles and reputable publications.
  • Tier 4: Company submissions, which must be identified and reviewed before publication.

Research Process

  1. Identify the correct business entity.
  2. Collect relevant sources.
  3. Compare key facts across sources.
  4. Record source links and review dates.
  5. Draft structured Company Record fields.
  6. Editorially review material facts.
  7. Publish with Last Reviewed and correction access.

When Information Cannot Be Confirmed

MalaysianRecord does not fill gaps by guessing. If a material fact cannot be confirmed from a suitable source, the field may be omitted or shown as not publicly available.

Company-Submitted Information

Authorised businesses may submit updates and supporting evidence. Company submissions do not auto-publish and may be edited, rejected or returned for further evidence.

Reviews, Photos and Third-Party Information

Google review information must be attributed and location-aware. Photos must have a legitimate source or permission basis and should accurately represent the business, product, people or location shown.

Updating Records

Records display a Last Reviewed date and may include Record History. Corrections supported by reliable evidence are reviewed before publication.