McDonald’s Malaysia sued for 6 million ringgit (about 44.7 million baht) in damages from a group of Israel boycott activists. states that these people have “Spreading false slanderous information” to the point of affecting the company’s business
Malaysia, which has a majority Muslim population It is one of the countries that actively supports Palestine. And as in many Muslim countries, there was a campaign to boycott Western fast food brands. to express dissatisfaction with Israeli military operations against the Gaza Strip
Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), the operator of McDonald’s restaurants in Malaysia has filed a lawsuit against the activist group Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia after it posted social media messages accusing McDonald’s and other companies. being linked to “the Israeli army’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza”
According to the summons dated December 19, Gerbang Alaf Restaurants claims that BDS Malaysia is trying to encourage the public to boycott McDonald’s. This causes the company to lose profits. Workers must be dismissed. and other damage has occurred Due to branch closures and reduced business hours.
A statement released by the company on Friday (December 29) said: “McDonald’s Malaysia would like to confirm that it has filed a lawsuit against BDS Malaysia to protect the company’s rights and interests.”
BDS Malaysia said it “absolutely denies” the allegations. that McDonald’s Malaysia has filed a lawsuit Ready to ask the court to make the final decision.
BDS Malaysia is an activist group campaigning for international support to stop supporting the “Oppression of the Palestinians” by Israel and join in calling for pressure on Israel to abide by international law.
Source: Reuters
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