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MRCA Members Meeting MRCA held a virtual session for its members to provide updates on key matters and the latest developments in the retail industry over the last several months. n welcoming MRCA members to the virtual session, Shirley Tay, President, said that since business operations resumed in the retail industry and with more sectors being allowed to operate recently including dine-in for F&B outlets, many retailers would be busy sorting out the necessary processes to function fully. She expressed her appreciation to retailers for taking the time out of their busy schedule to attend the monthly meeting. She added that as retailers faced tough times amidst the several phases of movement restriction orders (MCO), MRCA is
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constantly cognisant of members’ needs and has members’ best interests in mind. “I hope with the relaxation of restrictions announced by the government in the past few days, you will be able to regain your momentum quickly,” she said.
PRESIDENT’S PREAMBLE Shirley shared that MRCA council members are all focused on achieving the six major objectives of the association for the welfare of its members and the retail industry. “I am happy that the much-awaited launching of the F&B Division was done with a bang on 28 July. The timing was perfect,” she beamed,
talking about the launch which was officiated by Datuk Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “The F&B division, along with other divisions and chapters, will work on more activities aiming to help our members in all possible ways,” she added. Shirley explained that MRCA has been in constant touch with the authorities, government agencies and other trade associations as well as coalition groups on a bigger scale to discuss pressing issues affecting the businesses of members. She shared that MRCA recently engaged with KPDNHEP and vaccination programme authorities.
