Oldest supermarket marks 55 years of success

By N. TRISHA

Gama is located along Datuk Keramat Road. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

HEADING into its 55th year of business, the Gama Supermarket and Departmental Store in Penang has entered the Malaysia Book Of Records (MBR) as the “oldest supermarket and departmental store in Malaysia”.

Originally named “Pulau Pinang Supermarket”, it opened in 1967 above Chowrasta Market along Penang Road.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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