Accelerating Growth in Sabah with Goal to Launch 36 New Restaurants by 2030, Creating Job Opportunities and Expanding Community Initiatives
TUARAN, 30 OCTOBER 2024 – McDonald’s Malaysia marked another significant milestone in its expansion across Sabah with the grand opening of its latest outlet, McDonald’s Tuaran Town Drive-Thru restaurant. The opening ceremony was graced by the Chief Minister of Sabah, Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji bin Haji Noor.
The new restaurant underscores McDonald’s Malaysia’s commitment to its vision of opening 36 outlets in Sabah by 2030. To date, McDonald’s operates 22 restaurants across the state, employing a workforce of 800 local staff. Currently, there are 370 McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.
“We are thrilled to be opening our latest restaurant in Sabah. We sincerely hope that this new outlet will strengthen our efforts to provide ‘Delicious Feel-Good Moments’ to our customers, further establishing McDonald’s commitment as the preferred brand for the local community. As a locally operated company, we are committed to ensuring that our business positively contributes to the welfare, skills development, and economic well-being of the community,” said Dato’ Haji Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia.
During the event, McDonald’s Malaysia also presented a business zakat contribution of RM100,000 for 2024 to the Sabah Islamic Religious Council (MUIS) to support underprivileged communities across the state.
Additionally, McDonald’s Malaysia, through its charity of choice – Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia (RMHC Malaysia), donated 1,300 Back-to-School Packs to primary school children from underprivileged families in Sabah.
Since 2017, the Back-to-School Pack initiative has benefitted over 6,000 children in Sabah. The programme aims to ease the financial burden of low-income families while motivating students to embark on the new school year with confidence.
Furthermore, RMHC Malaysia has established its fourth Ronald McDonald House at the Sabah Women and Children’s Hospital (HWKKS), providing accomodation to nearly 100 underprivileged families since its opening last year. This facility is the first of its kind in Sabah and East Malaysia.
In addition, RMHC Malaysia will be extending a medical grant of RM100,000 to HWKKS to support medical treatments, equipment, and other essential needs for children in need.
“With the opening of our new restaurant in Tuaran, we have a direct opportunity to engage with and uplift the local community. This aligns seamlessly with our core values, which focus on fostering well-being and creating a positive impact in society,” added Dato’ Haji Azmir Jaafar, who also serves as President of RMHC Malaysia.
