A&W has reintroduced drive-in dining at its Petaling Jaya outlet. — Photos: SAMUEL ONG/The Star
FOR decades, drive-in dining has been synonymous with a fast-food chain in Petaling Jaya.
As the brand marks its 62nd year in Malaysia, A&W has revived the drive-in dining experience at its Petaling Jaya outlet.
Malayan United Industries Bhd chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Andrew Khoo said the move revives a format deeply rooted in the company’s early history in the country.
“It is about reconnecting with what made A&W distinctive when it first opened in Malaysia in 1965,” he said.
Following a year-end gathering at the outlet, the drive-in format was revived, with dedicated bays allowing customers to place orders through their app and be served directly at their cars.
Khoo (right) and Ung competing in a waffle-making contest.
Khoo said the revival was complemented by the return of onion rings, which had earlier been discontinued, along with the introduction of new menu items including a waffle paired with a root beer sauce.
A&W Malaysia also contributed RM1,000 to support Books for a Better World’s (BFBW) literacy focused initiative, which channels donated books to charities and community groups.
BFBW CEO Adrian Ung said the collaboration reflected a shared interest in promoting reading and education.
The A&W Petaling Jaya outlet is also hosting a book donation drive for BFBW until the end of March.
Pre-loved books such as fiction, non-fiction and children’s storybooks (which are still in good condition) can be dropped off at dedicated bins placed inside the outlet.
