It added that the selling and distribution expenses for the quarter increased by RM19.6mil or 17.2%, mainly caused by higher staff cost and utilities cost.
Staff cost increased by RM8.9mil or 21.8% and utilities cost increased by RM6.2mil or 32.7%
The group said it expects performance for the next quarter to be satisfactory with the group's principal goals to further strengthen and consolidate its position as the leading convenience store operator in Malaysia as well as improve the group's sales productivity and operating efficiency.