“Many in the B40 category are eking out a living by making and selling home-made cookies, nasi lemak or fried noodles in packs, and the advent of Menu Rahmah could result in them being put out of business,” - Activist, LauSengKiat .
He said this is because the RM5 meals while beneficial to some may deliver a blow to petty hawkers and small-time eateries.“Many in the B40 category are eking out a living by making and selling home-made cookies, nasi lemak or fried noodles in packs, and the advent of Menu Rahmah could result in them being put out of business,” he said.
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