Salahuddin: Food premises offering Menu Rahmah nationwide to double in March - Malay Mail
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 — The number of premises offering Menu Rahmah is expected to double in March from over 700 food stalls and restaurants nationwide at present, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. “We expect to see a two-fold increase in the figure, including through the participation of fast food chains,” he said. Salahuddin told reporters this after observing the implementation of the Menu Rahmah initiative at the Dengkil Rest and Service (R&R) Area (southbound) here today, with Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi also present. Menu Rahmah is a voluntary programme launched by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) to offer meals at RM5 and below. Salahuddin said to date, the ministry received no reports saying that the food offered under the initiative is of low quality or not nutritious. “From the very beginning, industry players were involved in the engagement sessions regarding the menu preparation. They