Malaysia

Fusionex powers up Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) platform

Data technology provider Fusionex is leading a consortium to provide the e-services platform, powered by big data technologies, for the world’s first Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) – an initiative between the Malaysian government and e-commerce titan Alibaba.

Fusionex powers up Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) platform

Data technology provider Fusionex is leading a consortium to provide the e-services platform, powered by big data technologies, for the world’s first Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) – an initiative between the Malaysian government and e-commerce titan Alibaba.

Getting retail ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

A new dawn is upon us as we enter the new digital age. What can retailers do to prepare for the future? Muneerah Bee captures highlights on key retail trends and emerging technologies at a Power Breakfast held on October 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TOP 500 AWARDS - Innovate and embrace change to stay ahead

It was a night to remember for the August gathering of Asian retailers at the 14th Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner, hosted by NYCU Media on October 24 at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where we honoured top retailers from 14 Asian economies ... and revealed the five 2017 Best-of-the-Best retailers in the Asia-Pacific region.

2017 - 14th Top 500 Awards & Gala Dinner Event (Press Release)

The Top 10 best performing retailers, ranked by their gross sales and across 10 formats in 14 economies, received crystal trophies and Certificates of Distinction during the 14th Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner.

Honeywell launches ASEAN headquarters in Malaysia

Technology and manufacturing company Honeywell is strengthening its presence in South-east Asia by establishing a new ASEAN regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Malaysia's online shopping festival returns

#MYCYBERSALE, Malaysia’s online sale event, is back from October 9 to 13 with deals and discounts for a wide range of products. Shoppers can visit www.mycybersale.my and online marketplaces such as Lazada and Zalora to enjoy the offerings.

iPay88 to secure MyCyberSale 2017 payments

Malaysia’s online payment gateway provider iPay88, an NTT Data company, will be the premier payment gateway partner for the country’s annual MyCyberSale.

E-commerce sales in Malaysia likely to grow: report

Online retail sales in Malaysia will increase at a lower rate than its regional neighbours, according to the Malaysia B2C e-commerce Market 2017 report by yStats.com, a Germany-based e-commerce business intelligence specialist.

Online sales in Malaysia increase during Ramadan and Hari Raya

In preparation for the upcoming Ramadan and Hari Raya festival celebrations, more Malaysian consumers will explore buying new items online, such as e-vouchers and groceries, in addition to shopping online solely for items such as clothing and electronics, according to online marketplace 11street.

2016 - 13th Retail Asia-Pacific Top 500 Awards & Gala Dinner

On behalf of all of us at Retail Asia, our heartiest congratulations to all the dynamic and nimble retailers who have successfully overcome the many challenges of multi-channel retailing - and made it to our 2016 Retail Asia-Pacific Top500 ranking.

Huge shop for Japan preloved items opens in Malaysia

Biok Marketing, a subsidiary of Booko of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, is opening its first ‘Loved in Japan’ (or ‘preloved in Japan’) shop, ‘Jalan Jalan Japan’, this month in  Subang Jaya in Selangor, Malaysia.

Arla sets up regional business unit in KL

Arla Foods is setting up a new regional business unit to lead the organisation into the next phase of its development in Asia.

Glitzy Malls of Asia - Kuala Lumpur

Hundreds of malls in Kuala Lumpur, billed as the fourth best shopping city in the world, continue to pull in domestic shoppers and tourists alike. Prakash Sakti checks out the newest Nu Sentral and Encorp Strand Mall.

Malaysia's Mydin Mohamed expands

Malaysian retailer Mydin Mohamed Holdings plans to expand its supermarket business in the coming years. The retailer said it will add 25 new Mydin hypermarkets over the next four years.

Huawei opens Malaysia flagship

Chinese phone maker Huawei has strengthened its foothold in Malaysia with the opening of its third flagship store in the country.

Attracting more business with good-looking stores

In Malaysia, 7-Eleven rolls out a new look and small neighbourhood retail stores have been given a facelift under a government-assisted modernisation programme. Prakash Sakti reports.

IT in Retail: Competing smartly with IT

Malaysian retailers are keenly aware of the value of information technology. Prakash Sakti finds out how IT is used to boost the competitive advantage of Mydin and 7-Eleven.