MRCA & PPKM Urge Gradual SST Implementation and Relief Measures For Retailers in Budget 2026
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2025 – The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), representing over 550 retailers with over 40,000 outlets, and the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPKM), with more than 733 member malls, jointly call for review and adjustment to the 8% Service Tax (SST) on commercial property rentals and leasing in the upcoming Budget […]
National Franchise Policy (DFN) 2030 Takes Center Stage at Franchise Expo Malaysia 2025
Kuala Lumpur, 21 Aug – Malaysia’s biggest franchise event, the Franchise Expo Malaysia (FEM) 2025, returns in its 8th edition at the KL Convention Centre. The three-day expo, themed “Invest in the Future,” will be the largest exhibition in the event’s history, featuring over 400 booths across four halls. The opening ceremony was officiated by […]
MRCA Foundation offers 100 fully funded scholarships to upskill Malaysia’s retail workforce
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 August 2025 – The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) today launched the MRCA Academy Scholarship 2025, a comprehensive programme offers 100 fully funded scholarship places through partnerships with Sunway University, London Examinations Board, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS), and INTI International University & Colleges. The scholarship is exclusively for full-time employees of MRCA […]
MRCA Charity Golf & Dinner 2025: A Swing of Solidarity for Education and Community Upliftment
Kuala Lumpur, 21 July – The Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) successfully hosted its Charity Golf & Dinner 2025 on 11th July at the Bangi Golf Resort. The event brought together leading figures from Malaysia’s retail and business community in support of charitable efforts while nurturing connections across the retail industry and business community. With […]
INTI and MRCA Collaborate to Enhance Industry-Relevant Education
INTI International University & Colleges (INTI) and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the ties between education and industry. This collaboration aims to develop qualifications driven by industry needs, professional training programmes, and foster knowledge exchange between business leaders and students. The agreement will facilitate the […]