Welcome to 2025’s last edition of “Food for Thought”!
Happy Chinese New Year 2025🥳
As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we’ve packed this edition with stories that will help you deal with the challenges this new year brings. From addressing Malaysia’s restaurant worker shortage to learning how you can celebrate Chinese New Year with your customers like McDonald’s, you’ll find insights to make more profits this year. Plus, discover how digital payments, stricter halal logo rules, and Lunar New Year menu trends can impact your restaurant. Are you ready to tap into some New Year Profits?
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Malaysia’s Restaurant Industry Faces a 25,000-Worker Shortage Presma and Primas urge the government to ease foreign worker restrictions, including reinstating the replacement policy, raising the age limit, and reviewing the phased levy system. Can these changes solve the sector's 25,000-worker shortage? Click hereto learn more.
McDonald's Malaysia Spreads Festive Joy Like Never Before! This Chinese New Year, McDonald's Malaysia brought happiness to elderly residents from 120 old folks' homes, with joyous celebrations, Prosperity meals, lion dances, and more. Curious about how they turned a simple meal into a heartwarming tradition?Click here to read more.
Malaysia Sets a New Milestone in Digital Payments with Cashless Boleh 4.0 The Cashless Boleh 4.0 campaign saw over 185 million digital transactions across federal agencies and state governments, achieving record-breaking penetration rates. With Cashless Boleh 5.0 now launched, ambitious goals are set to further transform Malaysia into a cashless society. Want to know how this impacts you? Click here to read more.
Stricter Penalties Ahead for Misusing Halal Logo in Malaysia? The Malaysian government may increase fines for misusing the halal logo, with penalties already reaching up to RM5 million for companies and RM1 million or three years imprisonment for individuals. Will these stricter measures prevent future misuse? Click here to find out more.
What Lunar New Year Means for Restaurant Menus in 2025 With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, insights from over 7 million orders reveal trends shaping consumer preferences. From rising demand for chicken entrées to healthier, symbolic dishes, there’s plenty for restaurants to capitalize on. How can you align your menu to honor tradition and attract diners? Click here to learn more.
