With the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, many International brands are currently being boycotted by Malaysians in solidarity with Palestine. A Malaysian content creator and social activist, however, recently revealed that he is done boycotting McDonald’s, and he’s back as a loyal customer.

In a viral TikTok post by @thaqibshaker, Thaqib pointed out that his return to the fast food chain as a customer is in no way a form of support towards Israel.

“Ask yourself, has the boycott ever worked in stopping the genocide?”

With a McDonald’s meal placed in front of him, Thaqib told everyone to reflect for a moment and think if the boycott movements had ever worked in putting an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and who suffered the biggest consequences from all the boycott – the local employees.

“The boycott movements that you all have been doing are only affecting the local workers, not Israel. Just look at Israel. Are they going backward? They’re acting more like gangsters today.”

Thaqib also said that if the boycott movements are taking place in European or Western countries, the affected employees can easily look for a new job, but he couldn’t say the same about Malaysian employees.

“Every time I pass by MacDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC, I see all affected local employees. So, I’m returning to McDonald’s to support our local staff to make sure they can at least make some money.”

Thaqib then highlighted again that the ongoing boycott movements are not affecting Israel in any way but our local employees are suffering the consequences.

“If you want to criticise me for going back to McD, I welcome you.”

https://worldofbuzz.com/the-boycott-is-not-...r6g7y1fai5IA6wA

tak tahan cakap tak tahan jer.

alasan banyak

I think Malaysia is probably the only Muslim country officially criticizing Israel today. The rest all quiet. So why be a busy body?

You living in cave?

Alasan or permikiran rasional?

You living in cave?

Alasan or permikiran rasional?

You means, the other Muslim countries like Saudi Egypt etc are living in cave? They are very quiet.

You see so many denials above. Mekdi is still doing well, maybe just maybe not roaring as before, but still well enough and it’s not due to increased nons support. None of your boycott make sense when people are still buying (drive thrus). Just ask the workers manning those drive thrus la…you don’t see the crowd at their restaurants doesn’t mean the boycott is working. Deliveries should be included too.

Only mekdi i think can survive coz not many good alternatives to mekdi and kids still loving it

But for kfc and starbucks are doomed..even after the ceasefire, ppl will never going back especially starbucks coz so many good alternatives and cheaper as well