McDonald’s Malaysia denies funding Zionists in Israel – Bernama
McDonald's Malaysia today denied channelling revenue from sales, profits or franchise fee from its restaurants to support any form of political campaigns, violence or oppression.
"There is no truth in the claims to the contrary," a statement issued by the fast food chain from the US on its website.
The statement was issued following postings on websites in the country saying that the top management of the company in the US was headed by Jack Greenberg, who allegedly is a Jew, and that the company was funding the Zionists in Israel.
The issue cropped up following the Israeli attack on Gaza since last Friday, which had so far killed more than 80 Palestinians.
Greenberg is no longer the chief executive officer of McDonald’s Corporation in the US, and he left the organisation more than 10 years ago, said McDonalds Malaysia.
"One of our core values is that we conduct business in an ethical manner and we adhere to these principles," it added.
It said that in Malaysia, the company felt proud to be part of a community that offered opportunities for local franchisees, employment to more than 12,000 Malaysians, and supported programmes to help the less fortunate people. – Bernama, July 11, 2014.
