Event: McDonald’s Celebrates Malaysians’ Love for Ayam Goreng McD™ at its largest Facebook Live Unboxing Event in Malaysia

Over 2,500 Share Boxes of Ayam Goreng McD Unboxed Simultaneously at McDonald’s Restaurants Nationwide

Fried chicken lovers rejoice! McDonald’s Malaysia has today paid tribute to Malaysians’ enduring love for its Ayam Goreng McD™- a classic customer favorite since 1987 - in the biggest Live Unboxing event on Facebook, in Malaysia. Over 2500 Share Boxes of Ayam Goreng McD™ was unboxed simultaneously across all of McDonald’s restaurants nationwide.

“Although the classic McDonald’s experience is synonymous with our burgers and french fries, our Ayam Goreng McD™ has long held a special place in our customers’ hearts and appetites – particularly here in Malaysia. It is encouraging to know of the favorable inclination our customers have, especially for Ayam Goreng McD™ spicy – based on feedback gathered from our different customer feedback channels. There is really no comfort more enduring than that delivered by a piece of perfectly cooked ayam goreng,” said Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director of McDonald’s Malaysia.

“Here at McDonald’s, we know that good food goes beyond simply good taste. We pride ourselves on using fresh, high quality ingredients that are sourced responsibly from suppliers complying with our global food standards. And the proof of that lies in the medley of sensations offered by the Ayam Goreng McD™; a perfectly balanced experience of freshness, flavor, crunch and tenderness that keeps our customers coming back for more,” added Azmir.

The Ayam Goreng McD™ is made from chicken delivered fresh daily with every individual piece seasoned and hand-battered upon each order. Meticulously prepared and cooked according to McDonald’s standards, the Ayam Goreng McD is always served hot and ready to satisfy.

To share the unbeatable Ayam Goreng McD™ experience with even more Malaysians, McDonald’s is also asking its customers to be part of the #mostawesomebite challenge from 20^th March - 23^rd April 2017. To participate, customers must convey their enjoyment for the Ayam Goreng McD™ using only their facial expressions and body language in a video below 60 seconds in length.

What’s more, from 20 March 2017 the Ayam Goreng McD™ will be available nationwide in two new “Share Box”– choose between a 5-piece (RM 23.50) or 9-piece (RM 39.95) sharing meal option. For more information about the new Ayam Goreng McD™ and the #mostawesomebite challenge, visit: http://www.mcdonalds.com.my/.