^{Also present during the Memorandum of Intention session between AKH and Lemana Group were Dato’ Maheran Mohd Salleh, Executive Director of Lemana Group (left), along with Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Chairman of AKH (center) and Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin, Chairman of Pernas}


DOHA, May 16 (Bernama) -- In an unprecedented collaboration, Aspire Katara Hospitality (AKH) Lemana Ventures Sdn Bhd  (Lemana) and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS) are proud to announce  the first-ever historic collaboration to bring CHAPATI & KARAK into Malaysia.
 
AKH has been proud of hosting & managing events and hospitality for over 20 years both on local & global spectra. This strategic alliance not only signals a new era of international cooperation but this is the 1st time the Gulf F&B brand will step into Malaysia. We believe that the shared cultural affinity, the close relationship, and the strong bond between Malaysia and Qatar will propel Chapati & Karak to excel not only in Malaysia but also across South East Asia.
 
Lemana is a Malaysian company, established in 2011 have more than 20 years of experience in downstream industry especially in oil and gas sector, Fintech, IT and providing cutting edge solutions and technologies to Malaysian and global market.
 
“This strategic alliance not only signals a new era of international cooperation, but this is the 1st time ever the Gulf F&B brand will step into Malaysia. We believe that the shared cultural affinity, the close relationship, and the strong bond between Malaysia and Qatar will propel CHAPATI & KARAK to excel not only in Malaysia but also across Southeast Asia”,  said Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Chairman of Aspire Katara Hospitality.
 
"At Lemana  we are honored to partner with Aspire Katara Hospitality in this historic endeavour," said Dato’ Maheran Mohd Salleh, Executive Director of Lemana Group. "Together, we are poised to redefine the F&B landscape with a brand that celebrates diversity, creativity, and collaboration."
 
PERNAS, a Malaysian company owned by the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc) and under the supervision of The Ministry of Entrepreneur & Cooperatives Development, is with the mandate to lead the development of Malaysia’s franchise industry; by increasing the number of franchise entrepreneurs through its expertise in providing quality services and products in areas that include training, financing, development and more. 
 
"We're proud to join Aspire Katara Hospitality and Lemana Ventures in this historic collaboration. It's a testament that shows the exciting possibilities in the F&B industry"  said Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin, Chairman of Pernas.
 
The collaboration between Aspire Katara Hospitality and Lemana Ventures not only marks a new chapter in the F&B industry but also strengthens the relationship between Qatar and Malaysia. As two nations with rich culinary traditions and a shared passion for innovation, this partnership highlights the limitless possibilities that arise when cultures come together to create something extraordinary.
 
SOURCE:  Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PERNAS)
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Aspire Katara Hospitality
Name: Yasser Ghaoucha
Email: YGhaoucha@akh.com.qa
 
PERNAS
Name: Hazia Mohamad
Email: Hazina.mohamad@pernas.my
 
Lemana Ventures Sdn Bhd  
Name: Yusra Khaliesah
Email: yusra@lemanaventures.com

--BERNAMA