Malaysian retailers urge MOF to waive or defer SST on commercial rentals
"Defer the SST on rentals until after Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to preserve industry stability and support tourism-linked growth.
Retailers urge govt to reconsider electricity tariff hike over impact on country's economic recovery
The Malaysia Retailers Association is strongly urging the government to reconsider the electricity tariff hike, scheduled to take effect from July 2025, and to hold immediate dialogues with stakeholders to address their concerns and explore alternative solutions.
Malaysia’s retail sales may rebound after unexpected 0.2% drop in 4Q — RGM
Broadly, however, shopping traffic in 4Q2023 was flat when compared to 4Q2022, RGM said KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): Malaysia’s retail sales may rebound in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024), after unexpectedly shrinking 0.
Retail Group Malaysia upgrades 2023 retail growth forecast to 2.8% after strong 3Q sales
For the first nine months of this year, the Malaysian retail industry expanded by 3.
Malaysia retail sales grew 13.7% y-o-y in 4Q2022
In terms of total sale value, Malaysia retail industry in 2022 had recovered to 2019 level.
Retailers, hoteliers urge govt for moratorium on new electricity tariff after surge in energy bills
In a joint statement on Wednesday (Feb 8), seven associations representing retailers and the owners and operators of hotels, theme parks and shopping malls lament that their monthly energy bills have gone up by at least 20% to 30% compared to the previous year, despite similar usage levels.
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Malaysia Retailers Association appealing to govt to stagger minimum wage hike
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.
Retail associations: Urgent appeal for the resumption of business and work for the fully vaccinated
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.
Retail associations: Urgent appeal for the resumption of business and work for the fully vaccinated
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.
Malls and retailers say MCO 3.0 extension unfair, an overkill
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.
