Planet Hollywood comes to KL

PLANET Hollywood, a world famous theme restaurant chain, is set to open its doors in Kuala Lumpur by the end of August. Industry sources tell Earwitness that several of the restaurant's directors and its franchise holder, Singaporean Ong Beng Seng, were in the federal capital in June to scout for premises. It is understood the most likely location would be at Jalan Ampang. Ong holds 50 per cent of the Planet Hollywood franchise for 17 Asian countries including Malaysia through Planet Hollywood Holdings. The remaining stake in the Asian franchise is held by Planet Hollywood International Inc, which is 25 per cent controlled by Ong. Sources say Ong is going ahead with his plans to open in…