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Challenges Persist For Retailers This Lunar Year

Michael Liew, Secretary-General, Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA)

28-Jan-25 08:30

Challenges Persist For Retailers This Lunar Year

Retailers in Malaysia are gearing up for a busy Chinese New Year season, with the government implementing price controls on essential items and expanding the Rahmah Madani Sales Program. These initiatives are designed to make shopping more affordable for consumers. We speak to Michael Liew, Secretary-General of the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), to get his insights on how these measures may affect the retail industry.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


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