Mamak eateries seek to open past 8pm during Ramadan


Much sought after: Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar workers preparing takeaways at one of its outlets.

PETALING JAYA: Mamak restaurants are asking for extended opening hours as they prepare for the Ramadan crowd.

Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said the present closing time of 8pm should be extended to cater to those who wanted to buy food for sahur (pre-dawn buka puasa meal).

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