Steady demand to lift Eco-Shop earnings trend
RHB Research has maintained its "buy" call on Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd with an unchanged target price of RM1.80, citing improving same-store sales growth (SSSG), resilient consumer demand for value retailing and disciplined cost management that are expected to support a robust earnings trajectory.
Mixed outlook for consumer sector
PETALING JAYA: Defensive consumer stocks with mass-market appeal can help smooth over some of the volatility and challenges facing the market as businesses grapple with rising costs amid more cautious spending.
Scams – focusing on laws and technology is not enough
A letter from DR PAUL SELVA RAJ, deputy president, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca)
Fuel price hikes prompt tourism package adjustments
KUALA LUMPUR: Operating cost pressures on the country's tourism sector following the rise in global fuel prices have caused some travel agencies to readjust their package prices.
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.
