Anthony: 'Meeting with Pizza Hut positive'

Astro Awani
October 30, 2013 19:10 MYT
Following the incident where disabled Petaling Jaya Councillor, Anthony Thanasayan claimed he was discriminated against when he wanted to dine at an eatery in Mid Valley Megamall.
He now says the Pizza Hut has vowed to fight discrimination against disabled people, according to his Tweet posting today.
A meeting was held between Pizza Hut and Anthony, where according to him was very positive and Pizza Hut has promised to never let such an incident from happening again.

DEAR ALL. Pizza Hut meeting has been positive. They promised to never let the incident happen again and vowed to fight discrimination...

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA expected to issue press release on my meeting with them this morning. Good news for disabled anticipated.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA said the manager of Mid Valley outlet has been placed "on leave" and will undergo counselling.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA says dey have no policy dat discriminates wheelchair using customers - incl in Mid Valley MegaMall. Deeply regrets incident.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA was told that the voices of Twitter and Facebook demand their apology N measures to stub out discrimination.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA has unequivocally apologised for the incident. Will ensure it never happens again. Doesn't tolerate discrimination.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA was told incident NOT about Anthony Thanasayan but about all disabled persons in Malaysia 2 B free from prejudice.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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PIZZA HUT MSIA urged to put wheelchair logo signs "We love wheelchairs" in all outlets in country 2 lead in fight against discrimination.

— Anthony Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) October 30, 2013
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Upon visiting the eatery two days ago, Anthony claimed that he had intended to sit at a particular corner but instead was denied by a staff.
Anthony, who is wheelchair bound said, he was concerned his wheelchair would cause a hindrance to other patrons if he was seated at the area directed to him.
He then requested for a different area but was denied by a manager.
Meanwhile, in a statement, Pizza Hut Malaysia clarified that they did not have a policy which discriminated its customers with special needs.
It said, its staff had offered to seat Anthony in an area where it was more comfortable and convenient for him. This, it said, was by no means an intended act of discrimination by Pizza Hut staff and to deny its customers their request in seating positions.
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