News about retailers

KUALA LUMPUR (April 12): The Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA) said on Tuesday it is appealing to the government to review and stagger the minimum wage hike of 25% come May 1, 2022 for the retail industry.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 7): Several commercial associations have urged the government to reopen all sectors of the economy, especially for those who are fully vaccinated to be present at workplaces without the need to obtain approvals from the relevant authorities.

PETALING JAYA (Sept 7): Several commercial associations have urged the government to reopen all sectors of the economy, especially for those who are fully vaccinated to be present at workplaces without the need to obtain approvals from the relevant authorities.

PETALING JAYA (June 28): Mall operators have expressed their worries on the blanket lockdown of the entire nation which will further dampen the economic condition.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 9): Last year had been the worst period for retailers in Malaysia since 1987.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Shopping mall operators and retailers across Malaysia told the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) today to immediately suspend announcements of information derived from the Hotspot Identification by Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system on claims that HIDE's Covid-19 hotspot listing data is inaccurate.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): The “flagging” retail industry seems to have received a boost owing to the the Hari Raya Adilfitri shopping season, reported The Edge Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 30): With the long drawn out effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, e-commerce has been touted as the saviour for retailers as consumers spend less time and money at physical stores.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 28): Even though there have been shocking high-profile closures such as Singapore-based Robinsons in Shoppes at Four Seasons Place and The Gardens Mall in the midst of the pandemic, there have been reports of retailers continuing to expand and opening in malls.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 17): While appreciating the updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) given by the government, shopping mall operators and retailers are seeking more clarifications on their implementation over concerns of themselves or patrons being penalised.