Aminah has kept her meals at RM1 for nearly a decade
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As food prices continue to climb, one Kelantan trader refuses to charge more, saying affordable meals matter more than bigger profits.
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MACHANG : As the cost of eating out continues to rise, one food vendor in Kelantan has held firm to a promise she made nearly a decade ago – to serve hot meals for just RM1. Aminah Awang, 58, says keeping prices low is less about business than making sure everyone – especially families and schoolchildren – can still afford a hearty meal.
She began selling food in 2016 after closing her grocery store – her second daughter, Ku Nur Ainna Atiera, suggested offering affordable meals to children and students in Kampung Raja.
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- Jul 26, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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