PETALING JAYA: McDonald’s Malaysia has expressed concern over the recent spate of vandalism against the fast food chain’s premises across the country amid calls for a boycott against American companies following Washington’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
McDonald’s Malaysia managing director Azmir Jaafar said acts of vandalism targeting their signboards, billboards and numerous restaurants nationwide have “escalated in frequency and severity”.
“These actions cause significant harm and distress to our crew members as well as the surrounding community.
“While I respect the rights of individuals to express their views, I appeal to everyone to refrain from actions that damage property,” he said in a statement.
On April 24, FMT reported that a McDonald’s billboard in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was vandalised in the latest such incident against American companies following Washington’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
The signboard announcing an upcoming McDonald’s drive-through facility was found spray-painted with the phrases “Boikot pembunuh (Boycott killers)”, “Darah Palestin di tangan kamu (Palestine’s blood is on your hands)” and “Bebaskan anak Palestin (Free Palestinians)”.
McDonald’s has become the target of a boycott since its franchisee in Israel, Alonyal, announced that it would donate free meals to the Israeli military amid the Gaza war.
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