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Other Services – Distributive Trade

Distributive Trade

Distributive trade encompasses wholesale and retail trade, hypermarkets and supermarkets, department stores and direct selling, franchising (regulated under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, MDTCA), and other petroleum-related projects approved under the Petroleum Development Act, 1974.

 

In 2021, a total of 908 projects were approved with investments of RM3.6 billion. Foreign participation made up the bulk (78.8%) of investments with most of them concentrated in wholesale and retail trade. The approved project will generate more than 14,392 job opportunities, making it the largest employer within the service sector.

 

Despite the declining approved investments, the government’s tenacious initiative to support the sector with the allocation of RM31 billion through Budget 2022 for subsidies, assistance and incentives prompt the recovery of affected areas in the sector. The continuation of several programmes such as the ‘Buy Malaysian Products’ and ‘Malaysian Mega Sales’ generated over RM 3.3 billion of sales in 2020. Moreover, the push for wider usage of e-commerce and digitalisation through the Distributive Trade Master Plan (2021- 2025) is expected to provide clear directions and lead to anticipated growth of 8.7 per cent in 2022.

908

Approved Projects

in 2021

14,392

Job Opportunities

For more statistics, please click here.

Kuala Lumpur, Among Top 20 Best Cities in the World for Shopping

 

Malaysia’s capital was voted one of the best shopping destinations in the world thanks to its healthy mix of variety, friendliness, and value for money.

 

(Source: CEOWorld Magazine, 2019)

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MIDA provides comprehensive support to your business as you consider the competitive and comparative advantages Malaysia has to offer for your investment. Explore our dedicated resources, wide range of facilities or consultation services to assist you in expanding your operations here.
Find out more about the policies, incentives and facilities in the Distributive Trade services sub-sector.
Explore further information at the website of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP)
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