Kuala Lumpur: McDonald’s Malaysia has sued Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia over a boycott of its burger chain.
BDS in a statement said that it had recently received a writ of summons from McDonald’s Malaysia for allegedly defaming the company.
“We categorically deny this. We have therefore decided to let the court decide on the matter,” said BDS via a statement posted in social media platforms.
BDS said that it has engaged the services of legal firm Raja Riza and Associates to assist in the legal proceedings.
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The Malaysian Insight reported today that local McDonald’s franchisee Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR) is seeking RM6 million in damages for the harm incurred due to actions by a group promoting boycotts against major international brands in response to the Israeli invasion of Gaza.
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