While the government’s decision to allow dine-ins at two to a table is lauded, F&B operators say the easing of the rule has only helped marginally in bringing back customers. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 17, 2021.
THE resumption of dine-in at eateries to a maximum of two per table has only helped businesses marginally as many customers remain cautious and still prefer to go for takeout, various food and beverage groups said. The Chinese New Year holiday helped with a slight rebound of about 15% in business at coffee shops, since the new rule allowing dine-ins was allowed starting February 10, said Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors’ General Association president Ho Su Mong.
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