In the Gaza Strip, the terrible Israel-Gaza conflict has already resulted in needless deaths, and there are no immediate indicators that it will cease. However, the fight has also affected this side of the globe, as Grab has fueled debate of its own in a nation whose position in the battle is unquestionable.

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Following the social media virality of Grab CEO Anthony Tan's wife's Instagram Stories, Malaysians have started to uninstall the super app and demand a boycott. Chloe Tong said in them that she was "praying" and that she had "fallen completely in love with Israel" after travelling there twice this year. She added that the kid of the pair wished to discuss the trip during his presenting exam.

Many Malaysians who support Palestine in the conflict have widely condemned the posters, which were perceived as being pro-Israel.

Grab's Response

Grab responded by sharing a statement from Tong, referred to by the firm as just "the individual." Tong stated that she had posted the aforementioned Stories "weeks ago," prior to realising the full scope of the situation between Israel and Gaza.

In addition, Grab stated in its nonpartisan statement that it "does not support any form of violence" and that it "stands on the side of humanity and hopes for peace and a ceasefire." Additionally, it said, "We respect the protection of human rights and are aligned with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as participants." Most importantly, it didn't offer assistance to either side involved in the conflict.