JOHOR BARU: Food lovers can delight in a large spread of hawker foods during the upcoming 1 Malaysia Food Festival to be held here from Dec 3 to Dec 4.
State Tourism and Domestic Trade committee chairman Hoo Seong Chang said that more than 200 hawkers would be participating in the state level festival this year with a wide spread of food items. “The festival organised by the Tourism Ministry is aimed at promoting unique local dishes to tourists and will include signature Malay, Chinese and Indian local food items,” he said. He was speaking to reporters during a press conference held at the South Johor Mobile Petty Traders Association office in Taman Johor Jaya here yesterday.
Hoo said that the stalls would be located at Johor Jaya and will operate from 4pm to 12 pm. “The stalls will also be divided to halal and non-halal sections to make it easier for patrons to enjoy their favourite dishes with peace of mind,” he said. He added that the event was expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors and the festival would also be officiated by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen on Dec 3.
“The whole area along Jalan Dedap 13 will be temporarily closed to make way for festival and residents are advised to take not of the closure,” he said. Hoo said that the road would be closed on Dec 2 from 6am to 10pm, Dec 3 from 3 pm to 12pm and Dec 4 from 3pm to 5am the next day.
“Other than offering a large array of food, the festival would also include special choir performances, dances and even a magic show to keep visitors entertained,” he said. Those who have quiries about the event or require additional information are requested to contact the festival organiser at 019-771 4649.
-thestar online.
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