Malaysians likely to spend ahead of goods and services tax in April next year

Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) president Datuk Liaw Choon Liang (inset top lrft) said the local retail sector was cyclical and should

PETALING JAYA: Sales are expected to pick up in the local retail sector in the final quarter of the year, partially driven by a boost in spending by consumers looking to avoid the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Retail Group Malaysia said it expected a growth rate of 6.5% in the final quarter of 2014.