Published: Tuesday July 15, 2014 MYT 3:59:00 PM
Updated: Tuesday July 15, 2014 MYT 4:23:03 PM
Updated: Tuesday July 15, 2014 MYT 4:23:03 PM
Penang CM: Ban on foreigners as ‘main cooks’ of local dishes not definite
BY WINNIE YEOH
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GEORGE TOWN: The proposed ban on foreigners being the ‘main cooks’ of popular local dishes is not definite, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng(pic).
He said that the state government would take into consideration of public feedback before making a final decision.
Guan Eng responding to Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan’s view that the proposal is ridiculous, said the state is open for criticism and is still in the midst of collecting more input.
“Chef Wan may not agree with it but others may agree to it.
“He’s entitled to his view and we respect what he said.
“We’re waiting for public feedback,” he said after launching the elevated walkway at the upper station of Penang Hill here Tuesday.
Lim said that the state is trying to preserve Penang hawker food, as it is Penang’s branding.
“Our hawker food is the most famous in the world.
“People go to other places for other reasons but many people come to Penang principally for its food.
“We must maintain and retain the branding as the top street food destination in Malaysia,” he said
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