Owner and founder of the Kassim Mustafa chain of nasi kandar restaurants Salim Manshoor said he would discuss with his business partners if they wanted to press charges against the driver.
“I understand many are concerned about this incident.
“I cannot comment further as I have to discuss with my business partners on what to do next,” he said when contacted.
Yesterday, the driver of a Perodua Alza crashed into the restaurant after he reportedly tried to avoid a pedestrian crossing the road.
The car crashed into a few tables and chairs, narrowly avoiding a table filled with patrons.
Pictures showed broken plates and spilt dalcha (curry) all over the floor.
Police say the 26-year-old driver, who was alone in the vehicle, escaped injuries. Customers also scrambled to safety and nobody was injured.
Northeast district police chief ACP Anuar Omar said the driver was not drunk at the time of the incident.
He said the case would be investigated for reckless driving.
FMT went to check on the restaurant this afternoon and found workers replacing the broken tables and chairs with new ones.
Business for the buka puasa crowd was brisk, with many customers overheard talking about yesterday’s incident.
A patron, who wanted to be known as Ali, said it was a “one-off” incident and nothing to worry about.
“Penang is full of action of late, isn’t it?” the 24-year-old factory worker said.
Last month, a Hyundai i10 minicar reversed into an eatery at New Lane off Macalister Road, seriously injuring one and hurting several others.