Debunking Lies and Slander: A message from McDonald's Malaysia

McDonald’s Malaysia is disappointed that there have been calls for a boycott against our restaurants, in retaliation to a recent announcement by President Trump.

As Malaysians, we understand the outrage and anger felt by Muslims across the globe over this issue. Let us join hands and focus on fighting the right fight, and also say a prayer for those who are directly affected by this recent development.

The accusations levelled against McDonald’s for allegedly channelling funds to Israel is untrue, a blatant lie and slanderous. The claims made by irresponsible parties in WhatsApp messages are also totally unsubstantiated.

It’s important to note that Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd operates the McDonald’s business in Malaysia, and we are a locally-owned company. We also do not support or engage in any political or religious conflicts in any part of the world. 

McDonald’s has always been a part of the Malaysian community. Corporate Social Responsibility is key priority for us and this year alone we have spent more than RM2.5 million in engaging Malaysians through more than 5,000 community activities.

We consider the unwarranted accusations to be slanderous and will not hesitate to take action against any irresponsible parties who continue to spread lies on social media platforms and any other channels.

Please help us to get the truth out by sharing this message with your circle of friends and family members.

Yours Sincerely,

Azmir Jaafar

Managing Director & Local Shareholder

Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn. Bhd.