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January 1, 2001

Join Us

Benefits

Improve and add value to your business and management by becoming a member of the nation's preferred retailers representative

  • Gain opportunities for networking both locally and internationally
  • Participation in International Trade Fairs and Conventions for new business ideas and ventures
  • Participate in Joint Consultation with Government bodies and Ministries to resolve economic and business issues
  • Improve your business decisions by having access to local and international retail related publications, studies, talks and presentations
  • Network and collaborate with other Industrial and Economic organizations and associations
  • Participate in Training and Development programmes at discounted rates
  • Enjoy other benefits that will help to improve your business and management

Categories of Membership

Membership of MRA is open to individuals, firms, corporations and co-operative societies registered in Malaysia. Membership is categorized under 3 categories:

Ordinary

Retail operators of retail space of at least 10,000 sq. ft. or retail chain of 10 outlets.

Associate

Retailers who do not meet the criteria for Ordinary Member.

Affiliate

Any individual, firm, corporation and/or co-operative society who is not a retailer but is closely associated with the industry.

Membership Qualification

Ordinary Members

the applicant must have carried on the business as a retailer for not less than one (1) year at the date of application and must have and advocate proper store display and pricing of goods displayed for sale;

and in the case of a single store operator, the retail space of that store must be at least 10,000 sq. ft. in area; or

in the case where the applicant is retail chain operator, the applicant must operate a chain of at least 10 outlets or if less than 10 retail outlets, the total retail space area of the outlets of applicant is more than 10,000 sq. ft.

Associate Members

the applicant being all individuals, firms, corporations and co-operative societies carrying on business as a retailer but do not meet the criteria of an ordinary member as set out above.

Affiliate Members

affiliate members being all individuals, firms, corporations, companies and co-operative societies not carrying on business as a retailer but being closely associated directly or indirectly with the industry.

Subscription

Ordinary and Affiliate Members

Entrance fee shall be Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand (RM2,000); and the amount of the annual subscription payable by the Ordinary and Affiliate members shall be based on the turnover of their business activities for a twelve months or as contained in their audited annual financial accounts:

Turnover (RM)Annual Subscription
Less than 25 millionRM 1,000
25 - 100 millionRM 1,500
100 - 250 millionRM 2,000
Above 250 millionRM 3,000

Associate Members

The entrance fee shall be Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred (RM500); and the amount of the annual subscription payable shall be Ringgit Malaysia Three Hundred (RM300).

The annual subscription of each member determined in accordance with the aforesaid manners shall be payable twelve (12) months in advance on the first day of July each year or such date as the Council may from time to time and at any time prescribe. The determination by the Council of the amount of annual subscription payable by each member shall be final and conclusive.

  • Please contact us for further information :-

    Malaysia Retailers Association
    17-3, Jalan Dagang SB 4/3
    Taman Sg Besi Indah
    43300 Selangor Darul Ehsan
    Malaysia

    Tel : 603 - 89 414 311 /22 /66 /88
    Fax : 603 - 89 414 331
    Email : enquiry@mra.com.my
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