Dine-in and takeaway options still on the menu

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian restaurant and hotel associations have assured patrons that their restaurants will operate as usual, offering both dine-in and takeaway options.

Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan said their restaurants would operate as usual.

“We will be using sustainable and disposable plates and cups during the water disruption to avoid washing them and save more water,” he said.

Despite the additional cost of these disposables, he said, “The food prices remain unchanged, and we’re not passing the cost onto customers.”

Jawahar also highlighted the preparedness of the restaurants, mentioning the use of water from drums and containers for cooking and cleaning utensils.

“This is not the first time, so we’re very prepared and might also open the restaurants 24 hours a day,” he added.

Malaysia Selangor and Federal Territory Ku Su Shin Choong Hung Restaurant Association secretary Chong Kam Fai said they acknowledged the challenges posed by the water disruption.

“This water disruption is troubling restaurant owners, as it’s happening quite frequently,” he added.Chong emphasised that their restaurants store water in drums and containers primarily for cleaning and cooking purposes.

“We have already accepted table bookings for occasions like birthday parties and dinners, and we can’t cancel them now,” he said, ensuring that customers’ plans would not be disrupted.

He reassured customers by saying, “Despite this, the operating hours are still the same, and customers don’t have to worry much.”

Malaysian Association of Hotels president Datin Christina Toh said most hotels will be able to manage the water cut.

“The majority of the hotels have large water tanks to cater to this.

“They would also have made arrangements to buy water from tankers should the need arises,” she said.