Will Raya's Retail Boom Persist?

Datuk Wira Dr Ameer Ali Mydin, Managing Director, Mydin

29-Apr-22 08:00

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After two years of pandemic restrictions, this year's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations are highly anticipated by Malaysians nationwide. But are cost pressures and supply chain disruptions crimping retail spending during this festive season? Ahead of festivities next week, we catch up with Datuk Wira Dr Ameer Ali Mydin, Managing Director of Mydin on his outlook for the retail industry amid a turbulent economic environment.

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Presented by: Philip See

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Tags: mydin, datuk ameer ali mydin, hari raya aidilfitri, retail sales, retail industry, malaysian retail industry, supply chain, supply chain disruption, malaysian economy, festive season,

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