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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Aisyah Llewellyn

In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks

Starbucks is one of a number of international brands that has been embroiled in controversy in Southeast Asia [Aiysah Llewellyn/Al Jazeera]

Medan, Indonesia – Ordinarily during the holy month of Ramadan, entrepreneur Putra Kelana breaks fast with his family and friends at several different food outlets across his city in North Sumatra.

 But this year, one outlet will not be on the menu: McDonald’s.

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