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KFC Malaysia Hit by Pro-Palestine Boycott: Over 100 Outlets Closed

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KFC Malaysia is facing a significant setback with the closure of over 100 outlets due to ongoing boycotts. Find out more!

KFC Malaysia is in the spotlight as it shuts down over 100 outlets across the nation following a prolonged pro-Palestine boycott. The fast-food giant, QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, has taken the drastic step to temporarily suspend operations amidst the growing pressure from the boycott movement. What started as a localized protest has now escalated into a nationwide phenomenon, impacting the accessibility of KFC's popular menu items for Malaysian customers.

The boycott, which has been active for about six months, has caused a ripple effect, forcing KFC to rethink its business strategy in Malaysia. Customers are expressing mixed reactions, with some supporting the boycott in solidarity with Palestine while others lamenting the inconvenience of losing access to their favorite KFC meals. The company's decision to close down such a significant number of outlets reflects the strength of the ongoing movement and its impact on a well-established brand in the country.

In a surprising turn of events, the boycott has not only affected KFC's financial standing but has also sparked conversations about corporate responsibility and international relations. As the closure of over 100 outlets makes headlines, it raises questions about the power of consumer activism and the interconnectedness of global issues. The repercussions of this boycott extend beyond KFC's operations, highlighting the influence of social movements on businesses in the modern age.

Despite the challenges faced by KFC in Malaysia, the company remains optimistic about finding a resolution to the ongoing boycott. With customers eagerly awaiting the reopening of their beloved KFC outlets, the situation serves as a reminder of the complexities involved in balancing business practices with societal values. As KFC navigates through this tumultuous period, the impact of the pro-Palestine boycott continues to reverberate throughout the fast-food industry in Malaysia.

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KFC shutters over 100 restaurants in Malaysia amid pro-Palestine ... (The Straits Times)

KUALA LUMPUR - KFC has reduced its operations in Malaysia, shuttering more than 100 restaurants temporarily after months of a persistent pro-Palestine ...

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Boycott causes over 100 KFC outlets to suspend ops, report says (The Edge Markets MY)

QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd is suspending over 100 KFC outlets temporarily nationwide after about half a year of boycott movement, Nanyang Siang Pau ...

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Over 100 KFC outlets temporarily closed due to ongoing boycott ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 100 KFC outlets have temporarily closed across the country following boycotts which have run for about six months now, according to a ...

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KFC shuts over 100 outlets in Malaysia over pro-Palestine boycott (Daily Sabah)

American fast-food chain KFC has temporarily shut over 100 restaurants in Malaysia as U.S.-linked businesses around the world face battering amid boycotts.

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General Atlantic and CVC halt south-east Asia deals as Gaza war ... (Financial Times)

US brands including Starbucks, KFC and Pizza Hut are being targeted over Washington's stance on Israel.

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KFC faces battering over Palestine in Malaysia, over 100 units shut (Middle East Monitor)

American fast-food chain, KFC, has shut more than 100 units, as US businesses around the world face battering over Palestine, Anadolu Agency reports.

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Over 100 KFC outlets operations suspended due to boycott (The Sun Daily)

PETALING JAYA: QSR Brands which owns and operates the KFC fast-food franchise in Malaysia is suspending the operations of over 100 KFC outlets nationwide ...

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KFC operator says outlets closed to manage increasing costs (Free Malaysia Today)

QSR Brands says employees from the affected stores are offered the opportunity to relocate to busier outlets.

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