MALAYSIA: Mustapa Officiates Makan-Makan Bistro in Perth
By The Halal Journal Newsdesk (Source: Bernama) published 7 months ago
Original Article Source: Bernama
Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed took time off from engaging potential investors in Perth to officiate the opening of Makan-Makan Bistro, a Malaysian restaurant located at William Street, Northbridge, Perth.
Mustapa is here to attend the Commonwealth Business Forum which is held in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The event was attended by approximately 100 Malaysians based in Perth mainly consisting of undergraduates and postgraduates from the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowen University, Curtin University and Murdoch University as well as Malaysian professionals working in Perth, according to a statement issued.
Makan-Makan Bistro started operations on Oct 24, 2011 and is owned by Ahmad Norly Hassan from Terengganu and a few other Malaysian partners.
Ahmad said in the statement that the idea of Makan-Makan Bistro was mooted following the success of his first restaurant, Makan-Makan Cafe which started back in 2004 when he was still a university student.
Makan-Makan Bistro, located right at the dining centre of Perth, offers Malaysian food as well as Halal western cuisine to its customers.
In his speech, Mustapa commended private-led initiatives such as the setting up of Malaysian restaurants overseas as fine examples of what the private sector could do to promote a good image of Malaysia.
He suggested that restaurant owners consider putting up pictures that highlight Malaysia's tourism destinations as well as maps indicating where Malaysia is.
This would enhance Malaysia's profile amongst foreigners.
Currently, there are 21 Perth-Kuala Lumpur flights weekly and more Australians continue to choose Malaysia as a holiday destination.
Mustapa will be accompanying Datuk Seri Najib Razak when the Prime Minister delivers a keynote address on Oct 27 at the Commonwealth Business Forum entitled "Building Infrastructure for the 21st Century".
Later in the day, the Prime Minister will be participating in a session with Australian corporate leaders entitled "Business Opportunities in Malaysia".