What does the Ampang move mean for the family business?

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The Ampang move marks the family business’s expansion from Penang into the Klang Valley through a planned food truck and mall outlet starting in August.

Alan Uan, the current owner of Apong Guan, said the roadside stall’s final day in Penang is June 26, after which he will move to Kuala Lumpur the next day to prepare an Ampang food truck operation. The shift is part of a broader expansion plan that begins with a food truck and an outlet at Selayang mall expected to start in August, while later steps include a central kitchen, halal certification, and frozen apom production.
Penang operations end as the Klang Valley push begins
Apong Guan’s iconic roadside stall on Burmah Road will run until June 26, with Alan packing up and heading to the Klang Valley immediately after. The stall operates daily from 9am to 4pm except Wednesdays and Sundays, and June 26 is set as the final day before relocation for the next phase.
A food truck in Ampang is the first expansion step
Alan plans to start his food truck business in the Ampang area once he receives the necessary permits from the city council, with a target of mid-August. The food truck is being modified to include facilities required for licensing, including a freezer, water tank, sink, and other equipment.
A Selayang mall outlet is also expected to open in August
Alongside the Ampang food truck, an Apong Guan outlet at Selayang mall is expected to begin operations in August with help from a business partner. Alan said he will prepare the batter for that outlet and deliver it, while the partner has developed electric griddles to regulate cooking temperatures for consistent apom quality.
The move supports long-term growth and diversification beyond one stall
Alan’s long-term vision goes beyond the two initial locations, including establishing a central kitchen, obtaining halal certification, and eventually producing frozen apom products through a largely automated process. He also framed diversification as securing the future of the business founded by his father, Uan Cheng Guan, more than 50 years ago, by creating additional income streams rather than relying only on one working location.

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