THE Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is considering giving incentives to eatery operators who offer Menu Rahmah meals.

Its deputy minister, Fuziah Salleh, said discussions are still in the early stages and the forms of incentives have not been decided.

“Thus far, we have yet to announce the incentives as the matter is still being discussed. Maybe (for example) a mamak shop that needs workers, so in that sense, we will help get the additional workers,” she said at a press conference after the “Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan Menu Rahmah” programme in Johor Baru today.

“We have not put any fiscal value in the incentive. The Menu Rahmah initiative is voluntary, where entrepreneurs can jointly develop an ecosystem that understands the problems faced by the people in dealing with the cost of living.”

Fuziah was asked if the ministry was considering giving incentives to entrepreneurs who offer the Menu Rahmah.

She said the ministry is also ready to help entrepreneurs who want to offer the Menu Rahmah in terms of getting supplies of raw materials.

On eateries that limit the sales hours of the Menu Rahmah, Fuziah said although the initiative is voluntary, operators are expected to announce the sales hours so that customers do not missing out on the meals. – Bernama, February 10, 2023.