Maggi Malam’s roadside success sparks controversy over alleged unlicensed operation

 

RECENTLY, a stall selling Maggi noodles by the roadside went viral for its popularity with the crowd making a long beeline. 

More than that, the stall called Maggi Malam which presides at Caltex Setiawangsa is also drawing negative attention due to its unofficial spot there. 

Some netizens alleged that Maggi Malam did not have a licence to operate there. Also, the sizable crowd can be a nuisance for passing vehicles.

The operator of Maggi Malam was further called out for her boastful behaviour in a video post on X.

Sebagai peniaga & tukang masak aku faham je rasa kena kecam or org komen2 yg kurang manis tu tapi dari segi etika berniaga, benda gini boleh backfire kau balik.

Jangan berlagak kak. Hahahaha. Kedai kau makin ramai, komfem2 kualiti kau boleh jatuh.

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“What are you waiting for? We are sold out. Thank you to those who criticise us. Tomorrow we will add ten kilos of chicken. Good. Go, go, go!” she said.

A caption in the video stated that 200 bowls had been sold. Netizen ChepBoi™ who posted the video said, “As a businessman and chef, I understand how it feels to be criticised or when people make bad comments. But from the point of business ethics, such things can backfire.”

He continued, advising the lady not to be boastful as the quality of her food will fall when the customers increase.

The video post has since attracted many netizens, who either voiced their disagreements or pointed out the flaws of Maggi Malam.

“Have you changed the water used for boiling, sister?” said farr, likely referring to the water used to soften the dried noodle for cooking.

“People shouldn’t criticise but you all shouldn’t support a business owner that behaves like this,” said Fikar Shelby.

Kojat said the lady should know that the thing she is selling may follow the season. Malaysian are drawn to beelines which makes them want to try something. 

“By the way, fronting the Maggi shop is a shop selling a delicious chapati with goat curry,” Kojat suggested.

Netizen rajaei was sceptical how people could get so popular selling Maggi like this. 

“The buying behaviour is strange now. The more expensive, the more people want to buy. People are rich now,” said rajaei.

Another netizen pointed out that doing business at the side of the road while erecting a camp may be against the law.

“The site in such areas rarely gets licence and approval from the authorities. When they get caught, they start making drama or play the racial card,” he added.

Looking at the meal offered at Maggi Malam, it appears not much different from those served at a run-of-the-mill mamak stall, perhaps more expensive.

We are totally in support of local business of course, as long as they continue to operate within the law and do not cause inconvenience to the public. — Focus Malaysia