KUALA LUMPUR – The income and livelihoods of local employees, thousands of retailers, distributors and suppliers throughout Coca-Cola’s supply chain in Malaysia will be hurt if the boycott against its products is carried out.
Although Coca-Cola is a global brand, its bottling operations are local and made here in Malaysia.
According to the company, Coca-Cola is operating in over 200 countries and territories around the world, with different political systems, religious background and histories.
“We operate across 14 markets in the Middle East and another six in North Africa.
“In fact, Coca-Cola and our local bottler NBC, have a long-standing commitment to the Palestinian market, having begun production in 1998 and we are today one of the largest employers in the territories,” it said in a statement today after the company received information that some individuals are calling for a boycott on its products based on false information and rumours.
It also said that Coca-Cola Malaysia remains deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in Israel and in Gaza and its severe impact on communities in the region.
Like everyone of good will, we want to see peace in the Middle East and everywhere else.
The company’s heritage in Malaysia goes back more than 85 years. According to the company, it has and will continue its strong commitment to give back to the community.
“Our business is refreshment for everyone. We do not support or oppose religious causes or favour one country over another anywhere in the world,” it said. –MalaysiaGazette
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