Singer Mark Adam addresses online backlash over the high cost of his satay sets sold at a recent food festival.
Philippines-born singer and actor Mark Adam , who is married to a Malaysian, has responded to online criticism regarding the 'premium pricing' of his satay sets, which were sold at a recent food festival. This comes after a video by a food vlogger showed the 45-year-old artiste explaining the prices. The satay, priced between RM19.90 and RM24.90 per set, includes three sticks and a blue lemon drink. The pricing sparked debate on social media, with some netizens labelling the satay as overpriced.
Critics compared the cost to typical street food prices, questioning why Mark's satay was significantly more expensive. Others accused him and other food vendors at the event of charging 'unreasonable' prices. Mark's satay was even mockingly referred to as 'luxury satay' by some. The backlash extended to Mark's employees, who reportedly felt demoralised by the negative comments. In a TikTok video posted on his official account, Mark defended the pricing, providing a detailed breakdown of the satay's costs According to him, the satay is made with premium meat sourced from a well-known supplier that also provides to restaurants, hotels, and a renowned chef. Mark did not name the chef or the supplier. He claimed that his satay is 'not like the regular satay you find elsewhere'. 'My beef satay set, which includes three sticks and a drink, costs RM21.90. Let's calculate together to see my costs,' he said while outlining the breakdown. - Premium satay meat: RM7.50 for three sticks - Large blue lemon drink: RM3 - Logistics: RM2 per set - Wrapping: RM1 - Staff wages: RM
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