Students grateful to caterers offering reasonably priced food

Many university students in Johor Baru are relieved to have access to affordable meals to counter the rising cost of living. Divyasri R. Krishnan, a 25-year-old student at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), expresses her gratitude to caterer Vinesh Shenthil Kumar for offering affordable home-cooked Indian food. She explains that it is not easy to find such food near the university, and even when available, the prices are high. Divyasri also appreciates that Vinesh delivers the food to the campus without any additional charges. While affordable meals priced between RM5 and RM6 can be found at cafes on campus, Divyasri notes that they do not taste like home-cooked food. For her, it is not just about the price, but also about being able to have a taste of home while being away from family (Divyasri is grateful for the affordable home-cooked Indian food delivered by Vinesh.).

Melvin Low Rui Yi, a 22-year-old UTM student, has also found several caterers, including home-based ones, selling affordable meals. He explains that food is expensive near the university due to its proximity to Singapore. Additionally, it is challenging to find a hearty and healthy meal outside campus at a low price. The caterers Low discovered offer meals priced between RM3.50 and RM6, including delivery. He expresses his gratitude for such businesses as they allow him to save money and reduce the time spent on deciding what to eat (Low has found several operators selling affordable meals outside campus.).

Low highlights that he learned about these eateries from his friends and through social media. He emphasizes the importance of having a balanced meal and appreciates the availability of affordable options. Engineer Siti Nur Aishah Azman, 28, expresses her gratitude for the Menu Rahmah initiative. She believes that saving money has become increasingly difficult due to the rising prices of goods, including necessities. Although she can still manage for now, she acknowledges the value of affordable Menu Rahmah meals, especially for those who are working and do not have much time to cook. Siti Nur Aishah mentions that she has her meals at a restaurant in Bandar Baru Uda that occasionally provides Menu Rahmah as a way to help patrons save money.