Recently, social media users expressed surprise upon learning that Ramly patties are not permitted for sale in Singapore. Widely regarded as a Malaysian culinary staple, the patties have been a beloved street food for decades, making the ban all the more shocking to many.
In 2015, Singaporean businessman Mohamed Dawood tried smuggling 105 packets of Ramly beef patties worth RM400 from Johor into Singapore. Hoping to profit during Ramadan and support his 10 children, he hid the patties under a spare tyre in a rented BMW and fled Tuas Checkpoint, sparking a two‑hour manhunt.
Ramly Patties “Banned” in Singapore?
Since Ramly patties are banned due to beef sourcing issues, he dumped them in a drain before being caught. A year later, Dawood was jailed nine months, fined RM27,000, and banned from driving for three years.
Social Media Users Call The Alleged Ban Discrimination
An X user claims that if the brand changed its name to something more westernized, it would receive an approval immediately. Others said if beef from countries like Australia are used in these patties, it would then definitely be allowed to enter.
Some argue that Malaysia restricts certain Singaporean food companies from operating locally.
In response, others point out that Singapore continues to import a wide range of fresh produce and raw materials from Malaysia. Numerous Malaysian exports — from vegetables and seafood to processed goods.
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