Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Malaysia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
British-based shoe company, Clarks, is set on opening its first-ever Cloudsteppers concept stores in Malaysia, marking a key element in its ongoing worldwide expansion strategy. This decision aligns with Clarks’ efforts to emphasize their new comfort-focused…
As the Malaysian payments market surpasses the $90 billion mark, a significant challenge confronts traditional banking institutions – the urgent need to modernize to keep up with the rapid digital transformation and evolving consumer demands. The question…
Malaysia and Timor-Leste have taken significant strides in bolstering their collaboration in telecommunications and media. This progress is marked by the endorsement of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), which highlight their joint dedication to…
Kopi Kenangan, an Indonesian coffee chain, is broadening its presence in Asia, subsequent to achieving profitability in Malaysia, three years after its market launch. Edward Tirtanata, the co-founder and CEO of the company, anticipates closing the current…
OldTown White Coffee, a renowned Malaysian coffee brand, is charting an ambitious growth trajectory in the Philippines with a hefty investment amounting to US$21 million (PHP400 million). The funding will facilitate the introduction of 20 additional outlets…
Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s leading telecommunications company, has introduced the country’s inaugural Quantum Safe Networking (QSN) solution, primarily targeting government agencies and businesses. This cutting-edge security feature has been launched…
Chagee, a leading Chinese milk tea company, is increasing its global presence with the launch of a new flagship store in Malaysia. Location and offerings The newly established Chagee Wolo KL Global Flagship is strategically situated at the busy intersection…
Malaysia is set to implement a new fuel subsidy program aimed at assisting the hundreds of thousands of citizens commuting to Singapore for work. New Subsidy Program for Commuters The Malaysian government plans to roll out significant changes to its fuel…
Maxis Berhad has officially unveiled Malaysia’s first Quantum Safe Networking (QSN) solution, positioning itself as the leading telecommunications provider in the nation to offer this cutting-edge security feature. Designed specifically for government…
In a significant move to enhance online security and combat the rampant issue of digital identity theft, Malaysia’s telecommunication giants have united under the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. During the recent Digital Nation Summit in Kuala Lumpur, key…
In a significant move to alleviate rising living costs, Malaysia will lower the price of the widely used RON95 fuel to RM1.99 (US$0.47) per liter, effective September 30. New Pricing Dynamics in Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the price…
Capacity is expected to reach 500MW this year. In a development poised to reshape the digital landscape of Southeast Asia, JLL has projected that Johor Bahru will hold 60 percent of Malaysia’s total data centre capacity by the year 2030. This transformation…
The logistics landscape in Kuala Lumpur is poised for remarkable stability through 2025, as detailed in a recent report by JLL. This trend is largely fueled by the booming e-commerce sector and the global technology upcycle, spurred on by a surge in…
U Mobile, Malaysia’s cutting-edge 5G network provider, has unveiled the ULTRA5G experience in partnership with EDOTCO, the country’s leading digital infrastructure partner. This launch took place at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur (MO) and…
Kuala Lumpur’s retail landscape remains steadfast, with no new malls gracing the City Centre in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest report from JLL. The retail inventory in this prime sector holds steady at around 11.5 million square feet,…
Open DC, the data centre division of Malaysia’s Extreme Broadband (EBB), is taking a significant step towards modernising its AI data centres to bolster security and improve network performance. The company has entered into a strategic partnership with Nokia,…
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