Cautious outlook for retail sector in 2H25


Chan: Malaysia’s tourism sector has been a bright spot for the country and a boon for the retail industry.

PETALING JAYA: Industry experts remain cautious about the outlook for Malaysia’s retail industry in the second half of 2025 (2H25), amid ongoing global and domestic pressures.

Malaysia Shopping Malls Association president Phang Sau Lian noted that geopolitical tensions and tariff wars have redirected more foreign businesses and goods to Malaysia.

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