Retail growth forecast revised upwards for 2018
KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): Retail Group Malaysia has revised Malaysia’s 2018 retail growth rate forecast from 4.
New guideline of allowing REITs to engage in property development a sector catalyst
Real estate investment trust sector Maintain neutral: We maintain “neutral” rating on the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector given the general oversupply situation but this should be offset by the appeal of REITs given the current uncertain equity markets.
Mall occupancy rate in 1Q2018 sees slight fall to 80.2%
PETALING JAYA (June 29): Retail space occupancy rate has decreased to 80.
MRCA expects 2018 retail sales growth to be better than last year
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): The Malaysian Retail Chain Association (MRCA) is keeping its target for the country’s overall retail sales growth this year at 4.
Malaysia retail industry grew 2.6% in 1Q2018
KUALA LUMPUR (June 6): The Malaysia retail industry recorded a below-than-expected growth rate of 2.
New brands still land in Malaysia despite closure concerns
KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): Some 95 new foreign brands have made their debut in the Malaysian retail market since 2017 to date.
Retail sector to improve post-GE14
KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): The sluggish local retail market is expected to pick up after the nation’s 14th general election which will be held on May 9, said Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) president Tan Sri William Cheng.
Investments into the retail sector to continue in 2018
PETALING JAYA (March 28): A Knight Frank Malaysia survey showed that the retail sector is still the top commercial real estate investment this year among key players in the industry despite an oversupply of retail space in the country.
Specialty retail to grow 6.6% in 1Q18
PETALING JAYA (March 24): Specialty retail stores – which include sporting goods and F & B – are expected to grow by 6.
Retail industry grew 3.1% in 4Q2017, below expectation
KUALA LUMPUR (March 14): The Malaysia retail industry reported a modest growth rate of 3.
