Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Malaysia, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Schenker Logistics (Malaysia) announced that the Kuala Lumpur Logistics Centre 9 (KLC9) warehouse located in Shah Alam is officially accredited for their halal logistics operations under the international halal standard for logistics IHIAS 0100:2010. The…
AirAsia has launched its latest Santan Combo Meal, available for pre-booking, from RM10 on AirAsia Bhd (AK) flights and from RM15 on AirAsia X Bhd (D7) flights. In a statement today, AirAsia said the Santan Combo Meal has a selection of 15 meals ranging from…
The 2017 Malaysia Budget announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is an incremental step in realizing Malaysia’s vision of a fully connected digital economy, according to IDC. Although the specific financial breakdown of the budget initiatives is…
After early success in the Philippines, Khun Thai Tea is now eyeing three more Asian markets. The milk tea concept was co-founded by Bronze Media LLP Singapore owners Jeremy Lee and Elis Chai. Lee says the company is about to open its third store in Metro…
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Malaysia’s RHB Bank has expanded its SME e-Retail Solution with the introduction of RHB Merchant Mobile Point of Sale (MPOS), which allows SME retailers to begin operating as quickly as seven days. SME e-Retail Solution offers Business Current Account for…
UK company Dyson, known for its innovative vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, plans to open its own retail stores in India by the middle of next year. It has already sought permission from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to import and…
The Malaysia-based low cost carrier AirAsia will soon serve the Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta-Labuan Bajo route, according to East Nusa Tenggara Tourism and Creative Economy Office Chief Marius Ardu Jelamu. “There has been an agreement with the central government and…
Singapore-based Japanese restaurant chain Japan Food Holding achieved 10.8 per cent growth in net profit for the six months to September 30. This took its net profit to S$2.7 million (US$1.95 million) on the back of a 5.5 per cent increase in revenue to…
Guardian Malaysia plans to open 30 stores in 2017 and develop an online business as it bolsters its share of the health and beauty market. With 430 stores trading currently, the company has a share of the sector estimated at around 30 per cent. “Domestically,…
Japanese retailer Aeon has seen its revenue edged up 0.9 per cent in the latest half year, but its results vary greatly between formats. Total sales reached JPY 4,112 billion (US$39.2 billion), for the six months to August 31, while operating profit improved…
Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at a Malaysian Airport after a plane skidded off the runway during take-off. AirAsia Flight AK6443 was preparing for take-off from Sultan Ismail Petra airport. The AirAsia aircraft was preparing for take-off on…
Former Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville will open a football-themed cafe in Singapore next year as part of a business venture with real-estate firm Rowsley. Gary Neville (left) and Ryan Giggs team up. Cafe Football is the first overseas…
Shops that applied for the Customs Kedai Bebas Cukai (Duty-free Shop) licence to enable them to continue being engaged in the sale of duty-free cigarettes, liquor and beer, have not been successful in obtaining approval. An observation of the premises…
Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd expects to increase its e-commerce contribution to its revenue from the existing one per cent to 10 per cent within the next three to four years. This 10 per cent, according to its managing director, Alois Hofbauer would translate to…
KFC Malaysia parent QSR Brands (M) Holdings, is arranging an IPO next year expected to raise about US$500 million. The company, which has both KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant concessions in Southeast Asia, Citigroup, Credit Suisse Group and Malayan Banking will…
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