Iconic “insta-worthy” Fries Crosswalk at Bukit Bintang by McDonald’s Malaysia

Have you ever crossed the busiest scramble crossing in Shibuya, Japan? I have, and it was a fantastic experience! But today, I am so excited to share with you that Malaysia also has a similar one at the heart of Kuala Lumpur - a cuter version, which is the iconic “insta-worthy” McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk at Bukit Bintang!

McDonald’s Malaysia launches the McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk at Bukit Bintang, creating an iconic “insta-worthy” landmark in the city.

This March, McDonald’s Malaysia has made its mark in the heart of KL by illustrating its world-famous French Fries onto the Bukit Bintang crosswalk, creating an iconic “insta-worthy” landmark in the city. As our borders are reopening soon, this installation would ignite excitement amongst Malaysians and become a must-see destination for visitors, both local and international.

Located directly in front of the first McDonald’s restaurant that opened its doors in Malaysia 40 years ago, back in 1982 - the McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk leads visitors straight into the two storey legendary McDonald’s Bukit Bintang outlet.

I was honoured to be part of the launch event held at McDonald’s Bukit Bintang. All of us were so excited to take pictures and videos at the McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk. Now, we don’t have to travel far for the insta-worthy crossing posts, all thanks to McDonald’s Malaysia.

From left to right, YBhg. Datuk Seri Mahadi Bin Che Ngah, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur; YB Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Bin Alias, Deputy Minister of Federal Territories; YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Shahidan Bin Kassim, Minister of Federal Territories; YBhg,. Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner McDonald’s Malaysia; and YBhg. Datuk Sulaiman Bin Mohamed, Executive Director of DBKL officially unveiled the McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk on 15 Mar 2022.

Officially unveiled by YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Shahidan Bin Kassim, Minister of Federal Territories, as well as YBhg. Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner of McDonald’s Malaysia, at McDonald’s Bukit Bintang on 15 Mar 2022, the McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk is in line with the initiatives by Ministry of Federal Territories in encouraging sustainable development of the city, which involves physical, social, economic, and environmental aspects, making Kuala Lumpur a more prosperous city by 2030.

The McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk is in line with the initiatives by Ministry of Federal Territories in beautifying the city.

McDonald’s remains committed to contributing to the nation’s economic recovery, as it announced its five-year business expansion plans earlier this month. As part of its Vision 2026, McDonald’s Malaysia will be investing RM1.35 billion over the next five years to open 205 new restaurants, as well as offering more than 50,000 career opportunities for Malaysians by the year 2026.

In April 1982, McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in Malaysia at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, and has been expanding throughout the country ever since. With 40 years of presence in Malaysia, McDonald's now serves over 13.5 million customers a month at more than 300 restaurants nationwide. McDonald's employs more than 15,000 Malaysians in restaurants across the nation, providing career, training, and development opportunities.

The McDonald’s Fries Crosswalk installation aims to ignite excitement amongst Malaysians and become a must-see destination for visitors, both local and international.

To find out more about McDonald’s Malaysia, please visit the official website at https://www.mcdonalds.com.my/