McDonald's Malaysia Takes Legal Action Against Israel Boycott Movement For Defamation: Report
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McDonald's Corporation's Malaysian licensee, Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), has filed a lawsuit against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement for defamation, seeking 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million) in damages. BDS Malaysia is accused of making false statements that allegedly led to reduced profits, job cuts, outlet closures, and shortened operating hours for McDonald's in Malaysia. BDS Malaysia has denied the allegations and is leaving the matter to the court. McDonald's stock (MCD) saw a slight increase of 0.07% to $296.73.
January 02, 2024 | 4:06 pm
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McDonald's is involved in a legal dispute in Malaysia where its licensee is suing BDS Malaysia for defamation, which could potentially affect its reputation and operations in the region.
The lawsuit in Malaysia may have a limited impact on McDonald's overall global operations, but it could affect the company's reputation and business in the Muslim-majority market. The slight increase in stock price suggests a neutral market reaction in the short term, as the legal outcome is uncertain and the financial implications are relatively small compared to McDonald's global revenue.
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