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Rakyat Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Looking To Start A Franchise? Here's What These Local Brands Are Offering
Subscribe to our FREE TikTok has once again served up something interesting – this time, from the bustling halls of Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2025 . The viral video comes courtesy of ATF Food City, and it's got aspiring business owners buzzing about franchise opportunities from some well-loved local brands. First up, Pappa Rich, the beloved homegrown eatery known for its Malaysian comfort food, is offering a franchise fee of just RM50,000 for five years. Not bad if you've always dreamed of running your own kopitiam-style spot! If coffee is more your thing, Old Town is serving up their franchise a little differently – through a coffee vending machine concept priced at RM80,000. Think of it as bringing the Old Town White Coffee experience to high-traffic locations without the need for a full cafe. Old Town White Coffee has been around since 1999 and the brand has built itself quite a solid reputation among Malaysians. Image: Old Town White Coffee For pizza lovers, US Pizza is offering their slice of the business for RM350,000. Known for bold local flavours and generous toppings, this one could be a hit in neighbourhood malls or townships. LaundryBar, the familiar self-service laundromat brand, is going big with a franchise starting from RM400,000. A solid option if you're looking for something outside the F&B space. People will always need to do their laundry, right? Image: Facebook | LaundryBar-HQ Feeling fancy? Kenny Rogers Roasters, the rotisserie chicken chain with a loyal following, is offering franchises priced between RM600,000 and RM1,000,000. Premium pricing, but it comes with a premium name. Snack lovers might want to check out Happy Potato Malaysia – they're offering their crispy goodness through a franchise deal ranging from RM130,000 to RM200,000. Perfect for food trucks, kiosks, or casual outlets. Last but definitely not least, WeDrink, the iced tea chain, is offering its franchise for RM130,000. Should you look into franchising? Franchising is becoming a smart and accessible way for Malaysians to dip their toes into business without starting from scratch. Instead of building a brand from the ground up, franchisees get to ride on proven business models, established branding, and existing customer loyalty. Whether you're aiming for a side hustle or planning to go full-time, there's a franchise model to suit almost every budget and interest – from F&B to services like laundry. With more local brands opening up opportunities and flexible entry points, now might be the best time to explore how franchising can fit into your entrepreneurial journey. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Ramanan backs Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy president post
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR deputy information chief I Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has personally expressed support for Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the party's deputy president post for the 2025-2028 term. The Sungai Buloh MP said this is because Nurul Izzah is seen as someone with international influence and very high integrity, which would benefit the party. 'In terms of qualifications, she's definitely qualified -- not only does she have vast political experience, she also has a strong public image in Malaysia and is globally recognised. So in my view, she's truly deserving. 'I see Nurul Izzah as someone transparent, with direction and foresight. She has never taken a break or said she didn't want to serve. If some do not wish to serve or want to serve in a different way, then they should not hold any position at all,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after attending the opening of the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM 2025) exhibition and the ASEAN Franchise Convention (AFC) 2025 Declaration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today. Ramanan also dismissed claims by certain quarters that the nomination of Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's daughter to contest the deputy president post amounts to nepotism. He argued that logically, it is a democratic contest and not an appointment. 'If Nurul Izzah were appointed by her father, then yes, that would be nepotism. But this is a party election for deputy president; she is contesting, not being appointed. 'We have 30,000 members, party leaders representing three races to decide who becomes deputy president, vice-presidents and members of the Central Leadership Council (MPP). So to me, the issue of nepotism doesn't arise because she'll be elected, if she wins,' he said. He added that more than two-thirds of PKR's 222 divisions have expressed support for her candidacy, reflecting the party's grassroots democracy. 'To me, this represents the grassroots' wishes. Based on what I've seen, more than 150 divisions, or two-thirds, have nominated her,' he said. Ramanan also said he submitted his nomination form to contest the vice-president post yesterday. Yesterday, Nurul Izzah, who is a PKR vice-president, said she will make the best decision regarding calls from grassroots members and party leaders for her to contest the deputy president post in the 2025-2028 term. In a Facebook post, Nurul Izzah, who is also Penang PKR chief, said the decision must balance consensus, camaraderie and meaningful reforms for all party members. Nominations for the 2025 PKR central leadership elections, including for Youth and Women's Wings, are being held online over two days starting today. The PKR National Congress will be held from May 21 to 24 in Johor Bahru.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Ramanan backs Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy president post
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR deputy information chief I, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, supports Nurul Izzah Anwar's candidacy for the party's deputy president post for the 2025-2028 term. The Sungai Buloh MP said this was because Nurul Izzah was seen as someone with international influence and very high integrity, which would benefit the party. "In terms of qualifications, she's definitely qualified. Not only does she have vast political experience, but she also has a strong public image in Malaysia and is globally recognised. So in my view, she's truly deserving. "I see Nurul Izzah as someone transparent, with direction and foresight. She never took a break or said she didn't want to serve. If some do not wish to serve or want to serve differently, then they should not hold any position at all," he said. He said this after attending Thursday's (May 8) opening of the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM 2025) exhibition and the Asean Franchise Convention (AFC) 2025 Declaration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Ramanan also dismissed claims by certain quarters that the nomination of Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's daughter to contest the deputy president post amounts to nepotism. He argued that logically, it was a democratic contest and not an appointment. "If Nurul Izzah were appointed by her father, then yes, that would be nepotism. But this is a party election for deputy president; she is contesting, not being appointed. "We have 30,000 members, party leaders representing three races to decide who becomes deputy president, vice-presidents and members of the Central Leadership Council (MPP). So to me, the issue of nepotism doesn't arise because she'll be elected, if she wins," he said. He added that more than two-thirds of PKR's 222 divisions have supported her candidacy, reflecting the party's grassroots democracy. "To me, this represents the grassroots' wishes. Based on what I've seen, more than 150 divisions, or two-thirds, have nominated her," he said. Ramanan also said he submitted his nomination form to contest the vice-president post on Wednesday (May 7). ON Wednesday, Nurul Izzah, who is a PKR vice-president, said she would make the best decision regarding calls from grassroots members and party leaders for her to contest the deputy president post in the 2025-2028 term. In a Facebook post, Nurul Izzah, who is also Penang PKR chief, said the decision must balance consensus, camaraderie and meaningful reforms for all party members. Nominations for the 2025 PKR central leadership elections, including for Youth and Women's Wings, are being held online over two days starting Thursday. The PKR National Congress would be held from May 21 to 24 in Johor Bahru. – Bernama
