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“Lack of manpower” – Most Mamak Restaurants Are STILL Unable To Operate 24/7

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Source: Astro Awani & Kosmo

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Last Friday (1 April) was perhaps one of the most awaited days for Malaysians – the transition into endemicity. The day did not only mark the opening of the borders but also an opportunity for relevant businesses to revert to their 24/7 operation hours.

While Mamak restaurants are expected to be one of the hotspots for people to lepak at midnight, most of the Mamak restaurants are unfortunately unable to operate 24 hours as of now due to the shortage of workers. According to a report by Astro Awani, most of the Mamak restaurant operators are comfortable running their business until as late as 2 am. 

Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Association (Presma) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said the situation was due to most Mamak restaurant operators not having enough employees to cover operations despite high demand, especially during Ramadan.

“There is a demand, especially for sahur during Ramadhan, but many workers have returned to their country of origin during the MCO in Malaysia before this,” he explained.

He also that said currently only 25% of Presma’s 9,000 members nationwide were able to operate 24 hours a day.

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Jawahar added that various initiatives have been implemented by him, including programs with government agencies to attract local children to work in Mamak restaurants but the efforts have been proven unfruitful.

He appealed to the government to help ease the burden faced by 24-hour restaurant operators by facilitating the process of re-entry of foreign workers into the country which will greatly ease the burdens off their shoulders.

The pre-pandemic times when a midnight lepak session at the Mamak was just a phone call way, is definitely missed! Do you think Mamak restaurants should go back to their 24/7 business hours? 

 

Also read: This Roti Canai Maker Says The Job is Highly in Demand Now & Salary Can Go Up To RM10,000

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Source: Astro Awani
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