Over 7k workers retrenched between March and April this year
This number only includes those who were permanently retrenched and those retrenched under voluntary separation schemes (VSS).
DG: We’ve gotten a grip on the outbreak but must remain vigilant
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said it was important for Malaysians to remain steadfast and ensure the success of the remaining phases of the enhanced movement control order (MCO).
Disinfectant firm warns after Trump comments
Reckitt Benckiser, which owns brands including Lysol, Dettol, Vanish and Cillit Bang, said "under no circumstance" should its products be administered "through injection, ingestion or any other route".
Sunway to offer flexi operating hours to mall retailers post-MCO
Anticipating a gestation period for businesses post-MCO before a full recovery, the mall operator reckons that shorter operating hours will allow better optimization of staffing arrangement from two working shifts to one shift.
Time for malls to support local brands
President of the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK) and 1 Utama Shopping Centre director Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok: Now that there could be excess space and vacancies, we should reach out to our local brands in our malls.
Malls becoming more cost-efficient in light of Covid-19
Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK) president and 1 Utama Shopping Centre director Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok: Shoppers also feel safer when they see the cleaning being done throughout the day
Mall owners and tenants must unite over Covid-19 and MCO
KIP Group of Companies CEO Valerie Ong: The next phase of MCO extension will be a challenging one for all retailers and shopping mall operators but in any case, life goes on and we just need to plan for the next stage of operations
Greater online and offline shopping convergence post-MCO
Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO H C Chan: The physical and digital complement each other. This is the trend we have been seeing even before the virus outbreak, but the Covid-19 and MCO have sped up the entire convergence evolution
Overbuilding of malls in Malaysia only in certain areas, says PPK
Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK) president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok: Judging by statistics, [malls] are still not yet overbuilt save for specific areas. On a per capita basis, the volume of retail space is still manageable
Mall operators see challenges post MCO but expect recovery in 4Q
Sunway Malls & Theme Parks CEO HC Chan: We need to be innovative and adapt to the new normal in the way we do business. However, I believe the recovery will come slowly but surely.
