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Early Days Yet For Malls

Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok, President, Malaysia Shopping Malls Association

19-Aug-21 08:45

Early Days Yet For Malls

Under phase 1 of the national recovery plan, 11 business activities were restarted which has been much welcomed by retailers. But is this enough and too late for mall operators? We ask Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok, President of the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association for views and also what the industry would like to see from Budget 2022.

Image credit: Kevin Khoo / Shutterstock

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


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