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Malaysian retailers expect physical store revenues to increase
Dutch fintech Adyen conducted a survey assessing the evolving customer-driven trends that impact businesses worldwide. Their survey included data from over 10,000 businesses and over 40,000 consumers …
Malaysian property market rebounds in H2 2022
In the second half of 2022 (H2 2022), Malaysia’s real estate market is projected to recover thanks to supporting policies and a promising economic outlook.…
South Korea convenience store GS25 announces partnership with KK Mart in Malaysia
The South Korean convenience store chain, GS25, has announced a partnership with major Malaysian retailer KK Group. This collaboration will aid the company’s expansion into Malaysia.…
IOI City Mall is expected to be the largest in Malaysia
The IOI City Mall Phase 2 is set to be opened to the public in Malaysia on 25th August. The mall’s total number of anchor tenants will be 14 with the addition of Aeon, Proton, Nitori, and MajuHome Con…
Sunway Carnival Mall expands its Northern footprint in Penang
Sunway Carnival Mall has opened its doors to shoppers in the Northern region at its soft opening on 24th June. The launch came with a committed occupancy of 95 percent and more to come in its official…
Paris Baguette to launch in Malaysia
With intentions to establish five outlets this year, Berjaya Food Bhd (BFood) and Paris Baguette Singapore plc have formed a joint venture to expand the South Korean bakery in Malaysia.…
MINISO opens first flagship store in Malaysia
On 17th June, lifestyle retailer MINISO introduced a brand-new store format through the launch of its first flagship store in Selangor, Malaysia. The 684.6 square metre retail space is located in Seti…
Maxis forms Malaysia’s largest 5G alliance
Maxis Bhd has formed one of Malaysia’s largest 5G alliances to speed up technological breakthroughs and enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in line with the country’s digital goal.…
Alipay+ announces partnership with Singapore Taxi operator ComfortDelGro
ComfortDelGro Taxi and Alipay+ announced a partnership that enables mobile payments from Malaysia and South Korea, namely the Touch ‘n Go eWallet and Kakao Pay, to be accepted as cashless payment opti…