It is naive to suggest that Malaysians favour Thailand over Hong Kong primarily because of halal food availability. Thailand offers a wealth of attractions such as white sand beaches, island-hopping and diverse family-oriented activities, as well as overall affordability in terms of food, transport and accommodation.
These factors contribute to its appeal to tourists beyond just halal food. Therefore, instead of solely focusing on expanding the number of halal eateries, Hong Kong should also prioritise building an ecosystem of amenities which pay dividends. This should include modest but important initiatives such as encouraging hotels in Hong Kong to offer halal toothpaste, providing small prayer rooms at key tourist locations and organising female-friendly tours and activities run by locals.
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Where to eat in Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong’s iconic building of diversity
Where to eat in Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong’s iconic building of diversity
