Positive outlook for retail sector this year

For 2025, TA Research projected private consumption growth of 6.3%.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s retail sector remained resilient in November 2024, as reflected in the latest distributive trade index (DTI) data, but analysts note potential headwinds ahead.

The Statistics Department reported a 3.9% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in the DTI for November, reaching 158.8 points.