General Merchant & General Trading Companies in Malaysia

A general merchant or a general trading company is a company that trades in a wide range of products, usually in large quantities and on a global scale. A general merchant is typically involved in the import and export of a wide range of goods, including raw materials, finished products, and consumer goods. A general trading company may also be involved in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.

The general merchant business model is based on the principle of buying low and selling high. A general merchant will typically purchase goods from suppliers at a lower price than the retail price and then sell the goods to customers at a higher price, in order to make a profit.

A general merchant is typically a large company with a global reach and a large staff. In order to be successful, a general merchant must have a good understanding of the markets in which they operate and must be able to source goods at a lower price than their competitors.

There are a number of general merchants and general trading companies in Malaysia. Some of the more well-known companies include CIMB, Maybank, and RHB.