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WhatsApp Business API (WABA)
for Malaysian Businesses

The official channel to reach 30M+ WhatsApp users in Malaysia. Send OTP, marketing, utility and service messages — at scale, programmatically, via REST API.

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WhatsApp Business API — Billing Overview
All WABA messages are charged per message by Meta, except for Service messages (user-initiated conversations) which are charged per 24-hour session — meaning unlimited messages within that window at one session fee.
Message categories: Marketing (per message) · Utility (per message) · Authentication/OTP (per message) · Service/Customer Service (per 24-hour session, user-initiated only). Pricing varies by destination country. Contact us for a quote.
WhatsApp Business API (WABA)

What is WhatsApp Business API?

The WhatsApp Business API (WABA) is a powerful tool that allows businesses to communicate with their customers on WhatsApp — one of the world's most popular messaging platforms. It enables you to send and receive messages, notifications, and multimedia content, offering a direct and convenient way to engage with your audience at scale.

Message Categories

4 Types of WABA Messaging

Every WhatsApp Business API message falls into one of four categories. Each serves a distinct business purpose with its own template approval requirements.

WhatsApp Marketing

📣 Marketing

  • Bulk WhatsApp campaigns
  • Promotions & offers
  • Informational updates
  • Customer invitations
WhatsApp Authentication

🔐 Authentication

  • OTP one-time passwords
  • Account verification
  • Multi-step verification
  • Account recovery
WhatsApp Utility

📦 Utility

  • Logistics updates
  • Transaction confirmation
  • Order & payment updates
  • Post-purchase notifications
WhatsApp Service

💬 Servicing

  • Customer conversations
  • Resolve inquiries
  • Send product catalogues
  • Two-way support chat
Rich Message Types

Supported WhatsApp Message Formats

Go beyond plain text — engage customers with interactive, visual, and structured messages.

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List Message & Reply Buttons

Interactive menus and quick-reply buttons for guided conversation flows — no typing required.

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Multi-Product & Catalogue

Display product pages, shopping carts, and multi-product messages for e-commerce businesses.

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Call to Action Buttons

Embed URLs or phone numbers directly in messages — drive clicks and calls from WhatsApp.

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Images & Videos

Send product images, banners, video guides, and visual content with caption text.

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PDF & Documents

Attach invoices, receipts, manuals, and catalogues as PDF files directly in the chat.

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Location Messages

Send GPS coordinates, branch maps, and delivery tracking links within WhatsApp.

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Barcode & QR Images

Generate and send QR codes or barcodes for tickets, loyalty cards, and vouchers.

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Template Messages

Pre-approved message templates for proactive outreach — marketing, OTP, alerts, reminders.

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AI Chatbot Responses

Automated, context-aware replies powered by AI — with seamless agent handover.

Getting Started

Get Started with WhatsApp Business API

1

Create WABA Account

Contact iSMS to register your business and obtain WhatsApp Business API access in minutes.

2

Verification & Approval

Verify your WhatsApp number and complete your business profile via Meta Facebook Business Manager.

3

Number Setup

Configure your WhatsApp number, display name, and business description for customer-facing use.

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Start Messaging

WhatsApp Business API is live. Submit templates, integrate the API, and start communicating.

Technical Integration

How to Integrate WABA with Your System

Our API is REST-based and easy to integrate into any web portal, CRM, or application using standard HTTP requests.

Apply

1. Apply for Access

Contact our support team to initiate WABA access. We guide you through the Meta Business verification and WhatsApp number registration process.

API Key

2. Obtain API Credentials

Once approved, receive your API credentials — including API key and endpoint — for authentication and request signing.

Configure

3. Configure Your Application

Integrate WABA into your web portal or app using our API documentation and sample code (PHP, Java, Python, C#, Node.js).

Templates

4. Create Message Templates

Design templates for order updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes, and marketing messages. Submit for WhatsApp approval.

Test

5. Test & Deploy

Validate your integration in a test environment — confirm messages send and receive correctly — then go live for real customers.

Monitor

6. Monitor & Analyse

Track Sent → Delivered (handset) → Read status via real-time webhook callbacks. Full campaign metrics, response rates, and analytics dashboard.

Platform Features

Key Features of WhatsApp Business API

By leveraging WhatsApp's messaging capabilities, businesses can enhance customer experiences and streamline support with AI, rich media, and enterprise-grade security.

Programmable

Programmable Messaging

Automated, personalised messaging at scale — triggered by your system events or schedules.

Rich Media

Rich Media Support

Send images, videos, PDFs, and documents to enhance communication beyond plain text.

Templates

Message Templates

Pre-approved templates for order confirmations, OTP codes, appointment reminders, and more.

Two-Way

Two-Way Communication

Real-time two-way conversations — customers ask questions, your system or agents respond.

Security

End-to-End Encryption

All messages are encrypted — ensuring secure, private communication between your business and customers.

Alerts

Notifications & Alerts

Send delivery alerts, payment reminders, shipment notifications, and operational updates in real time.

Chatbot

AI Chatbot Integration

Automated responses and intelligent task handling via AI — with seamless human agent handover.

Analytics

Analytics & Reporting

Full message status tracking — Sent, Delivered (at handset), and Read — via webhook callbacks. Unlike SMS which only confirms Telco SMSC receipt, WABA confirms actual handset delivery and read status.

Verified

Verified Business Profile 🔵

Display your brand name and blue tick badge — building instant trust with every message sent.

Global

Global Reach

WhatsApp's 2B+ user base makes it the most effective channel to reach customers locally and internationally.

Automated

Automated Workflows

Connect WABA to your CRM, ERP, or custom database for fully automated message trigger flows.

Integration

Easy API Integration

REST API with POST JSON requests — compatible with PHP, Java, Python, Node.js, C#, and more.

Industries We Serve

Leveraging WhatsApp Across Diverse Industries

The WhatsApp Business API is a versatile tool used across retail, banking, healthcare, logistics, and many more sectors in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

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Banking & Finance
OTP, TAC codes, account alerts, transaction notifications, balance inquiries
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E-Commerce & Retail
Order tracking, shipping updates, promotions, cart recovery, loyalty updates
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Healthcare
Appointment reminders, prescription renewals, lab results, telemedicine links
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Logistics & Delivery
Real-time tracking, delivery confirmations, rescheduling, driver coordination
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Hospitality
Reservation confirmations, check-in links, room service, guest feedback
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Education
Class schedules, exam alerts, admissions inquiries, parent communication
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Government & Public
Citizen alerts, service notifications, civic engagement, info dissemination
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Manufacturing
Factory alerts, stock updates, staff notifications, supply chain updates
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Is WABA Right for You?

WhatsApp Business API — Is It Right for Your Business?

Determining if WhatsApp Business API fits your business depends on your messaging scale, integration needs, personalisation requirements, and budget. WABA is ideal if you need to send more than 1,000 messages per day, require two-way communication, or need to integrate messaging into your existing systems.

You send high volumes of transactional or marketing messages
You need two-way communication with customers at scale
You want to integrate messaging into your CRM, ERP, or website
You want a verified, trusted business presence on WhatsApp
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WhatsApp Business API for your business

Ready to Connect with Customers on WhatsApp?

Join thousands of Malaysian businesses using iSMS WhatsApp Business API. Register free, get your WABA account set up, and start messaging today.

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