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.
"Defer the SST on rentals until after Visit Malaysia Year 2026 to preserve industry stability and support tourism-linked growth.
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.
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.
For the first nine months of this year, the Malaysian retail industry expanded by 3.
In terms of total sale value, Malaysia retail industry in 2022 had recovered to 2019 level.
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.
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.