![5,321 rural traders registered under ReDI - Nanta 5,321 rural traders registered under ReDI - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661592078_TBismailsabri.jpg)
5,321 rural traders registered under ReDI - Nanta
A total of 5,321 rural traders have registered under the Retail Sector Digitalisation Initiative (ReDI) programme.
Sat Aug 27 2022
![MIDF Research positive on O&G sector following Petronas capex announcement MIDF Research positive on O&G sector following Petronas capex announcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649230362_Petronas.jpg)
MIDF Research positive on O&G sector following Petronas capex announcement
However, MIDF Research said it remained cautious on the inflation impact on prices of Petronas' retail sector.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![Government is prepared to extend PJKM - Rosol Government is prepared to extend PJKM - Rosol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81646555127_TIMBALANMENTERIKEM.jpg)
Government is prepared to extend PJKM - Rosol
Rosol said it would depend on the willingness of players in the retail sector to continue working with the government to realise it.
Sun Mar 06 2022
![PJM 2022 offers lower prices, helps to revive retail sector - Ismail Sabri PJM 2022 offers lower prices, helps to revive retail sector - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643466252_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
PJM 2022 offers lower prices, helps to revive retail sector - Ismail Sabri
The nationwide implementation of 'Program Jualan Malaysia' or PJM 2022 initiative throughout the year will enable people to shop at cheaper prices as well as help revive the retail sector.
Sat Jan 29 2022
![KPDNHEP to make vaccination mandatory for all retail workers - Nanta KPDNHEP to make vaccination mandatory for all retail workers - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620385459_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
KPDNHEP to make vaccination mandatory for all retail workers - Nanta
KPDNHEP is in the final phase of making vaccination of all employees in the retail sector one of the pre-conditions for approval for companies to resume operation during the PPN period.
Wed Jul 28 2021
![RiVAC important for livelihood, business survival - Nanta RiVAC important for livelihood, business survival - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620385459_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
RiVAC important for livelihood, business survival - Nanta
The Retail Industry Vaccination Programme (RiVAC), which sets out to vaccinate 105,000 retail sector workers before Aug 31, will help the livelihoods of those in the sector.
Sat Jul 17 2021
![KPDNHEP targets at least 500,000 retail frontliners to join RiVAC KPDNHEP targets at least 500,000 retail frontliners to join RiVAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623148058_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
KPDNHEP targets at least 500,000 retail frontliners to join RiVAC
Nanta said the ministry is committed to ensuring the retail sector is revived and fully opened as soon as possible.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![First retail sector PPVIN to open at Mid Valley City on July 26 First retail sector PPVIN to open at Mid Valley City on July 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602426083_MidValleyMegamall.jpg)
First retail sector PPVIN to open at Mid Valley City on July 26
The first industrial vaccination centre (PPVIN) for the Retail Industry Vaccination Programme (RiVAC) will be opened at Cititel Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur starting from July 26.
Fri Jul 09 2021
![Vaccination programme for retail sector starts next month Vaccination programme for retail sector starts next month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61622193199_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
Vaccination programme for retail sector starts next month
The vaccination programme for the retail sector, involving about 500,000 workers, will begin next month, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Fri May 28 2021
![High rate of COVID SOP compliance in retail sector - Nanta High rate of COVID SOP compliance in retail sector - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608012132_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
High rate of COVID SOP compliance in retail sector - Nanta
The government has found the rate of compliance with the SOP to contain the COVID-19 pandemic in the retail sector to be extremely high.
Fri Mar 05 2021
![Malaysia on track for economic recovery with rollout of vaccination programme -- Tengku Zafrul Malaysia on track for economic recovery with rollout of vaccination programme -- Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614084852_TBZafrul.jpg)
Malaysia on track for economic recovery with rollout of vaccination programme -- Tengku Zafrul
Many economic sectors were awaiting border reopening not only in the country but also abroad, including the tourism and retail sectors.
Wed Feb 24 2021
![Retail sector SOPs improved, updated - Nanta Retail sector SOPs improved, updated - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508744572_AlexanderNanta.jpg)
Retail sector SOPs improved, updated - Nanta
Standard operation procedures (SOPs) for the retail sector in areas under the MCO, CMCO and RMCO have been improved and updated.
Tue Feb 23 2021
![MoHR committed to strengthening labour market through wage subsidies, training and incentives MoHR committed to strengthening labour market through wage subsidies, training and incentives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605089185_Saravanan.jpg)
MoHR committed to strengthening labour market through wage subsidies, training and incentives
The 200-employee limit has been increased to 500 for larger companies under the tourism and retail sectors.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![Ministry set high targets for Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme Ministry set high targets for Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81600217753_RosolWahid.jpg)
Ministry set high targets for Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme
Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said the ministry was collaborating with 25 shopping malls around Kuala Lumpur to further intensify the two programmes.
Wed Sep 16 2020
![Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme best approach to assist local entrepreneurs - Alexander Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme best approach to assist local entrepreneurs - Alexander](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599539269_AlexanderNanta.jpg)
Buy Malaysian Campaign, Mega Sales Programme best approach to assist local entrepreneurs - Alexander
The initiatives by the government were aimed at strengthening domestic spending by encouraging consumers in Malaysia to buy local goods.
Tue Sep 08 2020