Guess who stopped over for lunch ?
E-hailing giant, Grab’s Co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Tan was in Penang recently.
He made it a point to visit the oldest Nasi Kandar Restaurant in town and also in Malaysia, Hameediyah Restaurant along Campbell Street which was founded in 1907.
On hand to welcome him was the restaurant’s owner himself, Ahamad Seeni Pakir Abdul Shukor. Also present was Hameediyah Restaurant director, Muhammad Riyaaz Syed Ibrahim.
Among the delicious spread was nasi biryani, fried chicken, lamb, curry fish, murtabak, dalca and more.
Hameediyah Restaurant was also recently recognised with the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) Heritage Award in the Cultural Continuity Recognition, (Platinum status) segment.
The restaurant had served tens of thousands of nasi kandar lovers over the years.
At a simple presentation ceremony, Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow was on hand to hand over a plaque.
Meanwhile, Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading mobile technology company focused on bringing transport freedom and financial inclusion to millions of lives in over 400 cities across eight countries in Southeast Asia.
Grab’s core product platform includes commuting solutions for drivers and passengers with an emphasis on convenience, safety, and reliability, its proprietary mobile payments platform, GrabPay, as well as food and package delivery.