Local Coffee Spot Takes Down Space To Foil Property Owner’s Takeover Attempt

In a surprising twist of business and wit, a Malaysian coffee shop owner faced a tough challenge when a new property owner tried to grab their successful business. The story unfolded as the property’s new boss not only hiked the rent three times, but also tried to snoop around and take over the well-loved café.

This coffee spot, known for its ‘hip’ vibe meant to cater for late-night hangouts, hit a roadblock when the property changed hands. The new owner, who used to be a regular, jacked up the rent, causing stress for the coffee shop owner who had recently spent big on renovations.

According to the kukubesi manipulasi Facebook page, after reluctantly agreeing to the crazy rent increase, the coffee shop owner got hit with more bad news when the new boss refused to renew the lease. The plot thickened as the property owner started asking staff about suppliers and even trying to sneak into restricted areas: