Business owners lost in translation over BM ruling


Nurul Husna Johari, 24, putting on the menu in Bahasa Malaysia outside her shop in Union Street, Penang. (March 26,2021) - LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Although it is mandatory for businesses to provide a description of their services and products in Bahasa Malaysia, many business owners are claiming they are unaware of this ruling.

Restaurant owner Ng Chee Wooi, 43, claimed there had been no official notice.

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