The Group's principal activities are the operation of departmental stores and supermarkets and manufacturing and selling of beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Other activities include property development and management; investment holding; operating of bakeries and food courts; retailing of electrical and electronic household appliances; beer brewing and mineral water bottling; management consulting services; provision of technical assistance; manufacturing and sale of computer and related products; undertaking research and development works; and sourcing of raw materials for beer brewing, machinery and parts. The Group operates in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China and other countries.