KUALA LUMPUR: Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd (Mydin) is committed to extending the Menu Rahmah programme to all its branches nationwide, said its managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin.

He said even though the cost of raw materials in Sabah and Sarawak was higher than in the peninsula, the company would still offer lower-priced dishes to its customers all over the country.

"For example, in Mydin Sandakan, the price for 1kg of chicken is RM12, compared with RM9.40 in the peninsula.

"However, we have promised to offer Menu Rahmah in Sandakan and two other branches in Kuching today or tomorrow, so that people in Sabah and Sarawak can also enjoy food priced at RM4.90," he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama Radio today.

On Tuesday (Jan 31), Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub launched the Menu Rahmah, comprising lunch and dinner at RM5 per meal at nearly 15,000 food outlets nationwide.

Ameer Ali said Mydin also offered a breakfast menu with 10 dishes for as low as RM2.50.

He said Menu Rahmah was suitable for small-scale food traders as they had lower overhead costs compared with restaurants.

"For example, an Indian Muslim restaurant has to pay rent of RM20,000, but a small trader may only have to pay a licence or rent to the local authority and others for around RM100 to RM200.

"However, the initiative is good for the company's marketing and will help people who cannot afford to fill their empty stomachs," he said. - Bernama

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