Running your own eatery can be challenging for many reasons, particularly due to the rising prices of goods, which forces owners to mark up the prices of their food.
In a recent heartwarming story circulating online, a customer Jun Meng Low shared his dining experience at an eatery in Setapak on Facebook group.
ONLY RM3.95 for chicken rice
In his post, Low recounts ordering chicken rice for only RM3.95 at a small eatery. He expressed his hope that the eatery owner would be supported and not face extinction due to the affordability of the chicken rice.
The caption of the post reads,
“RM3.95 for chicken rice. We have to protect this owner and country at all cost. don’t let them go extinct. I wish him a good health and life.”
Their way of giving back to the community
According to Sin Chew Daily, the owner of the eatery has been selling chicken rice at the same price for the past 6 years since they opened in 2018.
Reportedly, the owner’s business philosophy is rooted in giving back to the community and maintaining low prices for a variety of dishes, including mixed rice, stir-fries, steamed buns, and tea.
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“I would’ve starved myself until the end of the month”
Jun Meng Low expressed his gratitude in the comment section, stating that if it weren’t for the affordable chicken rice, he would have starved himself until he received his paycheck at the end of the month.
You can read the full story here.
Big shoutout to all the eatery owners out there with pure hearts, making a difference in the community!
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