ALOR SETAR: Two restaurants located on Jalan Pantai Chenang in Langkawi, were destroyed in a fire last night. Langkawi Zone Fire and Rescue chief Supt Mohd Zamri Abdul Ghani said that his department received an emergency call at 8.11pm, leading to teams of personnel from Padang Mat Sirat Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), Langkawi BBP and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which came into force on Tuesday (Oct 1), has received a positive reaction from the community, especially restaurant traders most of whom have taken steps to display no smoking signs in their premises. However, there is a section of the community who...
Operators struggle with slower business, fewer customers PETALING JAYA: Some restaurants and eateries have been rolling down their shutters earlier following cost and patronage concerns. Besides a slower business, they said not many people were eating out after hours, making it uneconomical to keep their shops open till midnight and beyond. The shorter operating hours are also in...
Beijing: Fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp is increasing its minority stake substantially in its business in China to facilitate faster decision-making and exploit growth opportunities in its fastest-growing market. McDonald’s on Monday agreed to raise its stake from 20% to 48%. It will buy additional shares from global investment firm and its strategic partner Carlyle, which operates and...
