First spotted by a few netizens over the past few days, have become the subject of discussion on social media. Was it photoshopped? Is it a practical joke? A prank perhaps? Evidently not, as this is an official change, with a deep history behind it.
The localisation of the acronym McD is not without a cause, rather it’s done in conjunction with our upcoming Merdeka day, and celebrating the fact that the Bukit Bintang outlet was also the first McDonald’s outlet to open in the country back in 1982.
McDonald’s Malaysia vice-president and Chief Marketing Officer, Melatu Abdul Hai had this to say, “For the past 37 years, Malaysians have helped develop McDonald’s brand to what it is today. As an appreciation for their continuous support, we’ve decided to use the friendly nickname ‘Mekdi’, which is now synonymous with our brand.”
Also in celebration of our local culture, the fast-food retailer has also included Nasi Lemak into the menu, just because. A good nod to a little bit of historical significance, right in the heart of KL.
