Retail bogged down by polls


Malaysian Association for Shopping and High-Rise Complex Management past president Richard Chan(inset pic) said that people were holding back on their purchases.

PETALING JAYA: The impending general election is contributing to the slowdown in the retail sector.

The second quarter is seasonally a tough period for the sector as it comes after the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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