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How Will Malaysia's Retail Sector Do in 2026?

Michael Liew, Secretary-General, Malaysia Retail Chain Association

22-Dec-25 08:30

How Will Malaysia's Retail Sector Do in 2026?

Malaysia’s retail industry grew faster than expected in the third quarter of 2025, expanding almost 5% on a y-o-y basis, significantly exceeding the projected growth rate of 2.6%. Could this momentum carry over into 2026? We’ll be getting an outlook for the sector from Michael Liew, Secretary-General, Malaysia Retail Chain Association.


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Produced by: Jake Lim, Sharraadh Jeyakuhan

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam


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Categories:  economy,  Corporates,  managing,  markets,  fashion

Tags:  Retail sector 2026,  malaysian retail sector,  retail outlook 2026,  retail sector,  malaysia retail chain association, 


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