Kedai Kopi Seng Thor

Kedai Kopi Seng Thor, a famous coffee shop in Penang, has apologised for publicly shaming an elderly man, and debunked rumours of closure.

He added that there was no reason for them to resort to such publicity stunts or close as their business is doing fine. He also declared that he had shut down the shop’s page. [China Press](https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=3354647), he emphasised that the coffee shop was not closing down. He apparently even challenged them by asking what they were going to do about him not ordering a drink. They have apparently also given free food to beggars. [Sin Chew Daily](https://www.sinchew.com.my/20230321/%E7%8B%AC%E5%AE%B6%E8%8B%A5%E5%A4%A7%E4%BC%97%E4%B8%8D%E7%88%BD%E6%84%BF%E9%81%93%E6%AD%89-%E8%8C%B6%E5%AE%A4%E4%B8%9A%E8%80%85%EF%BC%9A%E5%85%B6%E5%AE%9E%E5%B0%8F%E4%BA%8B/), the coffee shop owner clarified that he was not behind the new account and that it was an impersonation. [China Press](https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=3354647), he also denied allegations that he set up the new account for more attention. He shared that the coffee shop currently has no intentions to start a new Facebook page. Word emerged that the “Seng Thor Coffee Shop” Facebook page is a fake account not actually run by the coffee shop. [China Press](https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=3354792), the owner apologised and acknowledged that his actions were disrespectful to the elderly man. [shaming](https://mustsharenews.com/man-shames-delivery-riders/) a man for not ordering a drink despite their coffee shop rules. [China Press](https://www.chinapress.com.my/?p=3354792), the owner’s wife even went up three times to ask if he wanted to order a 15-cent (RM0.50) cup of hot water, but he continued to ignore her.