JOHOR BARU: The Menu Rahmah initiative has been well-received by business owners, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.
Refuting claims that the menu is only championed by Malay entrepreneurs, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister that restaurant owners of other races have also been launching the RM5 menu.
"In fact, when we held early dialogue sessions for the initiative, the first groups that came forward were from the Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners’ Association," he said.
Salahuddin said that this was followed by interest from the Malaysian Tomyam Operators Association and Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (Mydin).
"I will also be having discussion from an association representing Chinese restaurants that are also keen to take part in the initiative soon," he also said.
“Even in Yong Peng, there is also a Chinese restaurant that has already been offering the RM5 and below menu. There is no issue with people from any race joining the initiative and such claims are far from the truth. It is Rahmah for all,” added Salahuddin.
He said this to reporters after a Johor Pakatan Harapan dinner in conjunction with Chinese New Year at Dewan Raya Bukit Indah on Friday (Feb 10) night.
Salahuddin said this in response to claims that a majority of those taking part in the Menu Rahmah initiative are from the Malay community.
He also said that the Ministry will also be having further discussion with several fast-food chains that are interested in also taking part in the initiative.
