Search Engine Marketing Agency

Turn Search Intent into Measurable Revenue

Capture high-intent search demand and turn it into enquiries, leads, or sales — with campaigns built around conversion readiness, tracking, and reporting manage by SEM Agency Malaysia.

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5,321%

Return on Ad Spend · Paid Search Campaign

Industry avg: ~500%

92%

Client Retention Rate

Industry avg: ~50%

125%

Booking Growth · Regional Campaign

Industry avg: ~70%

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5,213%

ROAS · Retailer

56%

CPC reduction on takeover

124%

Leads increase/month

303%

Attendee KPI · Dubai event

125%

Booking growth · Brunei

500+

Campaigns executed

How we build your SEM system

Most SEM spend leaks before it converts. Wrong keywords attract the wrong clicks. Weak landing pages lose interested buyers. Poor tracking hides what is actually working. We close these gaps so paid search becomes a measurable growth channel — not just an advertising expense.

Know what is broken before more budget is spent

Before any campaign is rebuilt, we audit your account structure, keyword match types, bid strategy, Quality Scores, landing page alignment, and conversion tracking gaps. You get a clear diagnosis of what is working, what is leaking budget, and what needs to be fixed first.

What this means for you

No more guessing why campaigns underperform. You see the exact gaps — before another ringgit is spent on the wrong foundation.


Understand Brand Audience

Ad copy that matches buyer intent, not just keywords

We write and test search ads around what the buyer is trying to do — compare, enquire, buy, book, or visit. Each message is built for the right stage of intent, then tested against real performance instead of assumptions.

What this means for you

Ads that speak to what your buyer actually wants at the moment they search — not generic copy that blends into the SERP.


Crafting Winning Strategy

Turn your existing customer data into a campaign advantage

We help activate useful first-party data such as CRM lists, website visitors, enquiry records, and past customer segments. This allows your SEM campaigns to retarget warmer audiences, exclude poor-fit traffic, and improve relevance over time.

What this means for you

Your existing data stops sitting idle. It becomes the targeting layer that reduces wasted spend and improves campaign precision.


First Party Data Activation

Place every ringgit where it has the strongest chance to return

Bids are managed based on device, location, search intent, audience signal, timing, and conversion probability. Not set-and-forget. The goal is to protect budget, reduce waste, and move spend toward the searches most likely to produce outcomes.

What this means for you

Budget stops going to low-intent searches. Every adjustment is made to push spend toward the signals that actually convert.


Bid Management

Know which clicks become enquiries, leads, sales, or revenue

We connect campaign data with GA4, Google Ads, conversion events, and where possible, your CRM or sales records. This gives you clearer visibility on which keywords, campaigns, and landing pages are producing real business outcomes.

What this means for you

You stop reporting on clicks and impressions. You start reporting on leads, pipeline, and revenue — the numbers your board actually cares about.


Continous Optimization

Make sure the page earns the click your ad paid for

Traffic alone does not create growth. We review landing pages for message match, loading speed, content clarity, CTA placement, form friction, mobile experience, and conversion structure — so paid traffic has a proper chance to convert.

What this means for you

Clicks stop leaking at the landing page. The full SEM chain — from search to ad to page to conversion — is designed to hold together.


Transparent Reporting

Trusted by businesses and institutions across Malaysia & the region

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SEM management plans built around spend, scope, and growth stage

Plans are starting points. Final scope depends on campaign complexity, tracking readiness, landing page condition, reporting depth, and coordination needs.

Lite Plan

For beginning revenue growth system. Full-funnel digital strategy with ads spent less than RM5,000.

Starting at

RM1,200

/ month management fee

Ad spend RM1,000–RM4,999/month · paid directly to networks

Google PPC Network

2,000 keywords · keyword research & selection

Campaign development, strategy & copywriting

Strategic bid management & A/B testing

GA4 integration & goal tracking

Monthly performance reporting

4+ years experienced consultant · 1 consultation/month

Most Popular

Pro Plan

For businesses scaling paid search with RM5,000–RM30,000/month ad spend and needing stronger optimisation, reporting, and conversion discipline.

Starting at

25%

of ad spend / month · or RM1,850 whichever is higher

Ad spend RM5,000–RM30,000/month · paid directly to networks

Google & Bing PPC · Local Services Ads

10,000 keywords · audience match & customer match

Remarketing · Google Shopping management

Display ad creatives · ConnectedTV ad (one-time)

Website conversion analysis reporting

International PPC campaign management

8+ years experienced consultant · 2 consultations/month

Elite Plan

For high-volume advertisers spending RM30,001+/month across multiple campaigns, markets, outlets, or conversion goals.

Starting at

20%

of ad spend / month + RM500 platform fee

Ad spend RM30,001+/month · paid directly to networks

Full platform coverage incl. Google Shopping & CTV

10,000 keywords · up to 4 A/B test variants

Custom display ad sets · CTV 15+30 sec videos

1 landing page template setup included

Real-time performance dashboard

Multi-market & multi-outlet campaign management

15+ years experienced consultant · 3 consultations/month

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Tell us your ad spend, goals, and current setup — we’ll map the right scope before any commitment.
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More than Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Management

We build growth engines that compound — not campaigns that expire when the budget runs out.

Revenue-Tied Reporting

Every report maps spend to pipeline outcomes — leads, sales, revenue. Not vanity metrics. You’ll always know exactly what your SEM investment is returning.

System-First Approach

We don’t just run ads. We build the tracking infrastructure, attribution layer, and optimisation loop that makes every campaign smarter over time.

Dedicated Account Ownership

A single senior consultant owns your account from audit to reporting — with direct access, not an account coordinator who relays messages to someone else.

Regional Execution Capability

Campaigns executed across Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Dubai. If your growth is regional, our infrastructure already supports it — no setup delays.

Kawan Elite vs In-House vs Typical Agency

Kawan Elite

Best

In-House

Typical Agency

Can I see what my money is actually producing?

95

Know which channel drives value

40

Basic GA4 · no attribution

55

Monthly PDF report

Do they specialise — or just cover the basics?

98

200+ projects · 18yr track

30

1–2 staff, stretched

60

Generalist team

Will they fix problems fast — or make me wait?

90

Real-time bid adjustment

35

Slow approval cycles

50

Monthly reviews only

Are they accountable to outcomes — or just delivery?

95

Results tied to your P&L

65

Accountable · capacity-limited

35

Deliverables, not outcomes

What our clients say

★★★★★

Google

Most importantly is the business results — more than 400% growth on the first trial. KawanElite built a system, not just ran some ads. I can’t wait to see what the next phase brings.

Vince Lee RAKAN CEO

Vince Lee

Group CEO, Pasaraya RAKAN

★★★★★

Google

KawanElite is not only a website developer — they’re more like a Marketing Guru. They planned and executed a whole rounded strategy that actually moved our numbers.

Jason Tee Jaya Depan MD

Jason Tee

Managing Director, Jaya Depan Group

★★★★★

Google

Great teamwork and experience with Kawan Elite. The execution was professional, structured, and delivered exactly what we needed. Hope to be partners again in the future.

Dr Huda FRIM

Dr. Huda Farhana

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

★★★★★

Google

The result was fantastic — it drew quality leads throughout the 2-day event. I got both buyers and agencies seeking collaboration. Exceeded our KPI significantly.

Justin Low Dubai Sales Director

Justin Low

Sales Director, Signature Homes Dubai

★★★★★

Google

Kawan elite is a well organized, responsive team. Their sophisticated learning management syatems and portal administration training are the best in the field

Ahmad Fathan System Manager MPC

Encik Ahmad Fathan

System Manager, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)

Frequently asked questions

1. How quickly will we see results from SEM?

For most clients, we see meaningful performance improvements within 30–60 days of campaign launch. The first 2 weeks focus on technical setup, tracking, and baseline calibration. Weeks 3–8 is where optimisation compounds and ROAS begins trending upward. By Month 3, campaigns are typically performing at full efficiency.

If you’ve inherited poorly structured campaigns, we usually see strong gains within the first 30 days just from fixing structural issues — before we’ve even started active optimisation.

2. Do you guarantee a specific ROAS or number of leads?

We don’t guarantee specific ROAS figures — and any agency that does is either lying or will hold you to an SLA that protects them, not you. What we do guarantee: full transparency, a structured optimisation process, and honest monthly reporting on what’s working and what isn’t.

Our track record speaks for itself — 5,321% ROAS for Pasaraya RAKAN, 92% client retention rate. We’re confident in our process, which is why we don’t need lock-in contracts to keep clients.

3. What if we’ve had bad experiences with SEM agencies before?

This is the most common situation we walk into. Poor SEM history usually traces to three problems: wrong keyword strategy, no proper attribution, and no clear reporting on what actually converted.

4. How do you ensure campaign continuity and stability?

Our campaigns run on a managed infrastructure built for performance and stability — with direct platform support access that most standalone accounts don’t have. This means faster issue resolution, fewer disruptions, and better platform-level optimisation signals over time.

Your focus stays on business outcomes. We handle everything behind the infrastructure.

5. Which platforms do you manage beyond Google Ads?

Pro and Elite plans include Bing/Microsoft Ads, Google Shopping, Google Local Services Ads, and Display Network. Elite also covers full international campaign management. Social ads (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn) are available as an add-on across all plans.

6. How is performance reported and how often?

All plans include a structured monthly performance report covering spend, conversions, ROAS, CPL, and key trends. Pro plans add website conversion analysis. Elite clients get a real-time Looker Studio dashboard for live visibility.

Beyond reports, you’ll have scheduled consultation calls with your account manager — 1× per month on Lite, 2× on Pro, 3× on Elite.

7. Can you manage SEM for businesses outside Malaysia?

Yes. We’ve executed campaigns in Singapore, Brunei, and Dubai. International campaign management is included in the Elite plan and available as an add-on (RM685/mo per additional language) on Pro. If you’re planning regional expansion, we can structure campaigns to cover multiple markets from the start.

8. Is there a minimum contract commitment?

No lock-in contracts. We operate on a month-to-month basis after the initial setup period. Our 92% retention rate reflects client results, not contractual obligation. That said, SEM is a compounding channel — the longer you run a well-structured campaign, the better the returns. We’ll be upfront if we think you’re leaving value on the table.

9. What is the difference between SEM and SEO?

SEM (Search Engine Marketing) uses paid ads to appear at the top of search results immediately — you pay per click, and visibility starts the moment campaigns go live. SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) builds organic rankings over time through content, technical structure, and authority signals — no cost per click, but results take months to compound.

For most businesses, SEM and SEO serve different roles in the same system. SEM captures high-intent demand now. SEO reduces long-term cost per lead as brand authority grows. Running both as a connected strategy typically produces better returns than either channel alone.

Still have questions?

Talk directly to a senior consultant — no obligation, no sales script. Just clarity on what’s possible for your business.

5,321%

Best-in-class ROAS · connected growth result

92%

Client retention rate

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Complete SEM plan specifications

Use this table to compare plans and identify the right scope for your business. All items marked ✓ are included in the monthly management fee.

FeaturesLitePro PopularEnterprise
Investment
Ad Spend LimitRM1,000 – RM4,999/month ad spend (paid to networks)RM5,000-RM30,000/month ad spend (paid to networks)RM30,000+/monthly ad spend (paid to networks)
Ads Account Setup & Conversions Tracking Integrations (1 time setup per network)RM2,500+RM2,900+RM3,800+
Initial Campaign Investment (Month 1) RM 2,400 (First Month’s Management including Campaign Planning)RM 4,500 (First Month’s Management, including Campaign Planning, Creative Development)RM 11,600 (First Month’s Management, including Campaign Planning, Creative Development)
Progressive monthly management costRM 1,200RM1,850 or 25% of ads spend, whichever is higher20% of ad spend + RM500/mo. platform fee
Included Platforms/Networks
Google PPC Network
Google Local Services Ads
Bing PPC Networks
Google Text Ad Remarketing & Banner Remarketing
Google customer match & audience match
Google Shopping Management
Management Deliverables
Driving campaigns results for SMEs, Corporate and Governments
Initial campaign development & strategy
Advanced keyword research and selection2,000 Keywords5,000 Keywords10,000 Keywords
Industry analysis
Ad campaign copywriting
Ad copy performance A/B testingUp to 1 Up to 2Up to 4
Ongoing keyword development and tweaking
Dynamic keyword insertion into ads
Google analytics integration & goal tracking
Strategic bid management
PPC account settings monitoring (Ex. Geotargeting)
15-mins Personal consultations per month123
Monitoring clicks, conversions and click fraud activity
Setup and management of rule-based bidding
International PPC campaign management (Addtl. fees may apply)
Creative Deliverables
Setup of 1 Landing Page template
Display Ad Creatives (One Time - No Edit)One Time: 2 sets rapid display ads – 16 ads totalOne Time: Up to 3 Sets of Custom Layout Display Ads – 24 Ads Total
Connected TV Commercial Ads (One Time - No Edit)One Time: 1 15-second rapid ConnectedTV adOne Time: 1 Set of Rapid CTV Ads 15 + 30 Seconds (2 videos total)
International Campaigns (SEM Only) - Each additional language monthly management costRM685RM685
Performance Reporting
Monthly performance & analysis reporting
Website conversion analysis reporting
Real time performance reporting dashboard
Add Ons
Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 4 Variation Sets for A/B Testing of 8 Sizes Each (32 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM1,500/monthRM1,500/monthRM1,500/month
Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 6 Demographic / Age Cohort Sets of 8 Display Sizes (48 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM1,875/monthRM1,875/monthRM1,875/month
B2B Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 10 Industry Ad Sets of 8 Display Sizes (80 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM3,000/monthRM3,000/monthRM3,000/month
Display Ads: Custom Layout – 1 Set of 8 Sizes & Up to 2 round of client editsRM2,250/monthRM2,250/monthRM2,250/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 15 secondsRM600/monthRM600/monthRM600/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 15 seconds – 2 CTV Ad Variants for A/B Performance TestingRM850/monthRM850/monthRM850/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 30 secondsRM750/monthRM750/monthRM750/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad for 15 + 30 secondsRM950/monthRM950/monthRM950/month
Social Media AdvertisingFrom RM1,200/monthFrom RM1,200/monthFrom RM1,200/month
Landing page performance testingFrom RM3,750/monthFrom RM3,750/monthFrom RM3,750/month
Template landing pageFrom RM1,800/pageFrom RM1,800/pageFrom RM1,800/page
Custom Landing PageFrom RM3,800/pageFrom RM3,800/pageFrom RM3,800/page
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