JOHOR BARU: Restaurants have described the government’s decision to extend their operating hours until midnight as an economic lifeline, but warn that some outlet owners may face increased costs.
Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said some of its members might see their operational costs increase as they would require their workers to work longer hours following the decision.
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