Dreamy Borneo

Customers can choose to boycott restaurants or retailers who charge exorbitant rates. Yes, we have the power to do that. On Wednesday, after more than a month of observing the price of nasi campur (mixed rice) go up, three of my friends and I decided we had had enough. We’ve stopped eating at Krishna Curry House in Asia City, and it was not an easy decision cause we’ve had lunch there almost everyday for more than 2 years. The final test was Milo O that we ordered on Wednesday at 6pm. It was literally “see through” and had no taste, so we asked Nani, a restaurant staff to add Milo. She returned a few minutes later, and our drinks did not taste any better.

When she came over to collect payment, she said our drinks were RM2 each because we had asked to add Milo. I argued that the drink was so “thin” it would be unfair to do that. So she said we can pay RM1.40 which is the regular price. I gave her RM2, and so did my friends. But we also told her we were not coming back. She admitted several customers had complained as well and explained that the price of petrol and diesel have gone up. All four of us were very quick to respond that fuel prices have come down twice in the last month or so. The poor girl started sweating and was very apologetic. We told her not to fret, as she was just doing her job. We then asked her to pass a message to the owner — that we, REGULAR customers (waitresses even know our names) were no longer going to eat there.

We now go to Pete’s Corner which serves excellent drinks and meals for a lot less, and to Fook Yuen. We are also going to venture out to Asia City Complex which has a number of food outlets.

Yes, we consumers, have the power to choose. And yes, we have spoken loud and clear. I am sticking to my decision, and I hope my friends do so too.