Food that’s not just pocket-friendly but healthy, too


PETALING JAYA: While Menu Rahmah is being lauded as a money-saving initiative, experts say the meals offered must also be nutritionally balanced and healthy.

Some of the dishes are not balanced and do not follow the Health Ministry’s “suku-suku separuh” (quarter-quarter-half) or 3S dietary recommendation, says Annie Yee, senior nutritionist and health educator at the Penang Adventist Hospital’s Community Health Department.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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