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.”

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Until today, I still don’t know what’s the link Starbucks and McD with Israel 😆

They don’t understand franchising kah?

So how is McD linked to Israel?

Blackrock don't care lah. They are just investment funds and only interested in profits.

Only clueless people think they are Israeli.

You tell me. How is McD linked to Israel?

You understand what is franchising or not?

Malaysian McD donates to Palestine. If McD supports Israel, do you think this can happen. Understand what is franchise ownership lah.

McDonald's Malaysia donates RM1mil to Palestine Humanitarian Fund in PM's Department
https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2023...tarian-fund-pms

Do you think the master franchiser can just simply break contract ? You know how much they need to compensate the franchisee owner in Israel? McD is listed on NY Stock Exchange and is a global company.

Alasan or permikiran rasional?

I think KFC problem is not really from boycott. I think they already facing problems before boycott.

Remember all the complains about the size of their chicken?

Understand the difference. McD in every country are run independently. They pay franchise fees to the owner only.

That’s why it’s stupid to boycott McD in Malaysia as they are run by local companies. You only hurt Malaysian companies and not Israel. They only pay franchise fees to the franchise owner which is a global company listed in NY stock exchange and got nothing to do with Isreal.

The guy is correct when he said Israel won’t feel anything. It’s the local companies employing local workers who kena. Understand the difference?

Of course it’s up to people to decide but when people make stupid decisions that shoot themselves in the foot, the guy is right to voice up his opinion on why the boycott is not doing anything.

You do know that McD is a fast food restaurant chain, right. You expect McD to solve Israel Palestine issues?

Like I say before, do you understand franchise and McD stand is they are against violence. So they are similar to most global companies are only doing biz and politics is not for them to solve.

Then it’s not boycott but it’s just avoiding for health reasons.

Like I say before, McD is a global company and their stand is against violence. They can’t take sides. If they condemn Israel, shouldn’t they condemn Palestine or Hamas too for 7 Oct. Then the list don’t stop there. What about Saudi Arabia for bombing Yemen? That’s why companies are apolitical especially on international conflicts.

Nobody is asking you to turn a blind eye lah. You can support which side you want but boycotting McD is not supporting Palestine or hurt Israel. It just your own economy which is stupid and the guy is right.

You stop eating unhealthy food is different boycotting for a cause. Are those people who boycott really going healthy or just go more cheese meleleh?

This is a forum to give opinions, right? So, if no arguments, then what’s the point of coming to k? Ukeke threads? He got sus already!

You think if big global brands like Starbucks, McD, KFC, etc. leaves Malaysia won’t affect us economically kah? You’re not concern about the impact kah?

Ask yourself honestly, has the boycott achieved anything other than shiok sendiri?

Like what the guy say, has it even affected Israel at all?

You guys really think McD is an Israeli company? LOL

Nobody in denial but some people just want to find a target so that they feel they have done something and shiok sendiri

Like I repeatedly say before, nobody is stopping you from boycotting but like I also repeatedly say before the boycott is nothing more than for some people to feel shiok sendiri thinking they are sending a message when in reality it does not affect Israel at all but it affects your own country and economy more.

You can continue to believe you’re doing the right thing as that’s your right but if you think you’re really contributed anything, then you’re just plain delusional. LOL

It’s not affecting Israel but affecting McD franchise. McD is not an Israeli company. It’s a global company hq in America. McD close down all over the world also won’t affect Israel at all. Understand?

That’s why the guy is correct when he said all the boycott got stop Israel? Heck, it does not even slow them down. Why? McD got nothing to do with Israel. At the end it’s our own companies affected and our own people losing their jobs.

That’s why it’s a shiok sendiri movement because people need a target and they can’t target Israel directly and create fantasies about some companies to make themselves feel good for doing something.

LOL! You think the free meals will affect Israel?

Like I say, its just shiok sendiri to think it will make any difference.

Ask yourself honesly lah. Those who boycott McD eat more heathily?

Still don't understand what franchising kah? You think McD Malaysia is not local eateries?

Of course war is going to affect the country but the question here is how boycotting McD in Malaysia is going to have any impact