Boat Noodle, BananaBro founder Tony Lim passes away
Tony Lim, the founder of popular Malaysian F&B chains Boat Noodle and BananaBro, has passed away. The brands announced his death on social media, honoring his contributions to the local food industry.
Why it matters
Lim was a significant figure in the Malaysian culinary scene, credited with popularizing Thai street-food concepts and modernizing traditional banana leaf dining.
PETALING JAYA: Tony Lim, the entrepreneur behind popular local food and beverage (F&B) chains BananaBro and Boat Noodle, has passed away.
His passing was announced through condolence messages posted by both brands on social media on Monday (Nov 2).
In a statement, BananaBro honoured Lim for his vision of taking Malaysian banana leaf dining global and his dedication to his staff and partners, reported Sinar Harian.
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