The majority of the eateries in Malaysia that are open for 24 hours are the mamak restaurants, along with several fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC).
During the early hours of the morning, Mr Mukthahir’s mamak store is frequented mostly by workers from the city’s 24- hours factories in the business park.  ,
” They come here before or after work, depending on their change. We accommodate that. He said,” We are obviously making a profit at the same time as we are providing a service, which is not true.”
Many people consider Mamak restaurants to be one of the pillars of Indonesian food because they offer a wide range of foods at any time of the day in a casual environment and at comparatively cheap rates.  ,
Indonesian favourites such as rice canai, nasi laksa, and dish goreng are among their staples. Modern restaurants now actually serve European and Thai cuisine.  ,
These restaurant are often found in metropolis- centres, near colleges and universities, as well as transport hubs. With some of the biggest fits being shown on major screens, they have grown to be a well-liked gathering place to watch late-night live football games.  ,  ,
Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, president of the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association ( Presma ), stated to CNA that these traits contribute to the development of the country’s culture in mamak restaurants.
Because of their conduciveness and accessibility, he said, adding that the restaurant provided spaces for people to discuss topics at any time of the day, people “do not only go to the mamak franchises to eat and drink, but also to socialize.”  ,  ,
He said that there were approximately 12, 000 mamak franchises all over the country, with about third of them operating 24 hours.  ,  ,
He also refuted claims that the country’s 24 hours restaurant are to blame for health issues, saying that other aspects like an individual’s life practices were also a factor.  ,
But, Mr. Jawahar stated that they were ready to discuss the matter with CAP and the Health Ministry and to take all ideas and suggestions.  ,
M. Kharan, a 24-year-old student at the university, told CNA that he almost always spent his days at a mamak after nightfall because it was the most suitable place to get food at odd times.  ,
He added that because of the much lower rates, a scholar like him could pay, the prices at the Mamak eateries were the best for watching sports together rather than at a table or restaurant.
‘ There is also a lot of variety of foods, “he added.