A&W Malaysia brings back drive-in bays and onion rings in December relaunch
A&W Malaysia restored its classic drive-in service and reintroduced onion rings at the Damansara Jaya outlet in mid-December 2025.
Source: MUI Group · August 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 6 AUGUST 2026 —
A&W Malaysia restored its classic drive-in service and reintroduced onion rings at the Damansara Jaya outlet in mid-December 2025.
Market Impact
The return of the drive-in bays marks the first time in years that customers can order from their cars and have meals delivered to their vehicle. The relaunch coincides with the reappearance of onion rings, a long-missing menu item absent from A&W’s Malaysian menu for several years.
Andrew Khoo, Chairman and CEO of MUI Group, which owns A&W Malaysia, hosted the event alongside Adam Jang, CEO of A&W Malaysia. The evening doubled as a charity fundraiser, with a RM5,000 donation presented to a local charity.
Khoo said the drive-in bays and the onion rings rollout reflect customer demand for heritage experiences. “Families have told us they miss the drive-in and the onion rings,” he said. “Today we bring both back.”
The event also celebrated A&W’s centenary with 100th anniversary glass mugs handed out to guests. The heavy glass mugs echo the brand’s mid-century American diner aesthetic and were a staple in Malaysian homes for decades.
Coca-Cola, Mamee and Kellogg’s supported the launch with branded activations and product giveaways, reinforcing A&W’s ties to Malaysian households since the 1960s.
The restored drive-in service is available exclusively at the Damansara Jaya outlet, where signage and staff guidance direct vehicles to the designated bays. Orders are taken via intercom and delivered by carhops in retro uniforms.
A&W has not disclosed whether the drive-in service or onion rings will expand to other branches. A company spokesman said further details remain under review.
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