RM5 menu to be available in public varsities after Aidilfitri, says minister


Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub says his ministry and the Higher Education Ministry will jointly implement the Menu Rahmah programme in public universities. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 4, 2023.

THE Menu Rahmah programme offering meals at RM5 each will be extended to public higher education institutions after Aidilfitri, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub.

He said in the initial stage, Menu Rahmah would be available at 20 public varsities in the Klang Valley.

“I have discussed this matter with Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and he agreed that we undertake this programme together.

“In terms of preparing the place (designated location), that is under the jurisdiction of the Higher Education Ministry while my ministry is in charge of the menu,” he told a press conference after launching Menu Rahmah at Samballana Bistro in Johor Baru today.

Salahuddin said the programme would eventually be expanded to include private higher education institutions. 

When asked about the use of the “Menu Rahmah” name by a popular beverage chain, Salahuddin said he does not think it is “manipulation” as long as there is no compromise on the quality and taste of the products.

Salahuddin said the ministry will hold engagement sessions with fast food chains Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald’s next week regarding the activation of the Menu Rahmah programme.

“We will also engage with the Chinese Food Shops Association as it is interested in participating in this programme. We hope to continue expanding the Menu Rahmah programme,” he said.

Earlier, the Pulai MP praised Samballana Bistro for responding to the government’s initiative by offering a meal set at RM5.

“This will enable low-income groups in Bandar Dato Onn and Johor Baru to buy Menu Rahmah meals in areas not far away.

“Yesterday, I was moved when a mother in Ipoh, Perak, braved the rain on motorcycle with her daughter (from Sungai Siput) to get Menu Rahmah dishes (at a Mydin supermarket in Meru).

“That really motivates me to work harder to ensure Menu Rahmah is offered in more places to provide affordable food to those in need,” he added. – Bernama, February 4, 2023.



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