Keyword: "Malaysian consumers"

CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd analyst Walter Aw Lik Hsin said shoppers are increasingly seeking cheaper products, convenience and value, while cutting back on clothing, lifestyle goods and other non-essentials.

Japanese companies have warmly applauded Malaysia's move to abolish an unpopular goods and services tax (GST) as a step to spur consumer demand in the Southeast Asian country.