Prudence will save the day
KOTA KINABALU: The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia has urged consumers not to take the current global energy crisis lightly, calling for greater vigilance and prudence in spending.
Global oil price uncertainty may pressure cost of living, warns Fomca chief
KUALA LUMPUR: Uncertainty of global oil prices due to geopolitical conflicts could increase pressure on the cost of living, requiring comprehensive preparedness by the government as well as greater awareness among consumers, says Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) chief executive officer T. Saravanan.
Higher liquidity to sustain upbeat outlook for retailers
PETALING JAYA: Improving liquidity will continue to support the bullish consumer sector sentiment and provide valuation rerating, according to RHB Research.
Consumer sector on track for solid 2026
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's consumer sector is heading into the final stretch of this year on a firmer footing, supported by resilient household spending, easing cost pressures and a strengthening ringgit, according to MBSB Research.
Over RM675,000 issued against Johor traders for not displaying price tags, unethical practices
JOHOR BARU: More than RM675,000 in compounds have been issued by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) against traders in Johor for flouting regulations such as failing to display the prices of goods.
Over 30 disgruntled customers claim influencer sold them lab-grown diamonds
KUALA LUMPUR: Dozens of disgruntled customers have come forward after claiming they were duped by a Malaysian influencer who sold them lab-grown diamonds instead of the real deal.
Coffee, tea, or free?
AMID the growing popularity of food delivery platforms, China's coffee and tea market this year has been an amalgamation of fire and ice.
Cultural, sports events boost holiday spending
SHOPPING malls, restaurants and sports venues in Beijing have remained packed with visitors during the ongoing National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, representing a microcosm of the strong consumer demand nationwide.
RHB IB: Budget 2026 seen boosting consumer sector
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2026 is expected to be supportive of the consumer sector, with savings from fiscal reform measures such as the Sales and Services Tax (SST) expansion and RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation likely to be rechannelled into additional fiscal support, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
After 5% tax on imported fruits, consumers learning to love local varieties
JOHOR BARU: The recent implementation of the 5% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on most imported fruits is rekindling consumers' affection for local varieties, celebrated for their stronger aromas and richer flavours.
