Malaysia

Hundreds of malls in Kuala Lumpur, billed as the fourth best shopping city in the world, continue to pull in domestic shoppers and tourists alike. Prakash Sakti checks out the newest Nu Sentral and Encorp Strand Mall.

Malaysian retailer Mydin Mohamed Holdings plans to expand its supermarket business in the coming years. The retailer said it will add 25 new Mydin hypermarkets over the next four years.

Chinese phone maker Huawei has strengthened its foothold in Malaysia with the opening of its third flagship store in the country.

In Malaysia, 7-Eleven rolls out a new look and small neighbourhood retail stores have been given a facelift under a government-assisted modernisation programme. Prakash Sakti reports.

Malaysian retailers are keenly aware of the value of information technology. Prakash Sakti finds out how IT is used to boost the competitive advantage of Mydin and 7-Eleven.