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KFC Malaysia mulls legal action over controversial video featuring racial stereotypes

Fast-food chain says video was produced without its knowledge or approval, as backlash grows over its use of racial and cultural stereotypes

Indian stereotypes in advertisements must stop: MIC Youth, Pusat KOMAS after KFC backlash

Party wing says businesses and online users share responsibility for content that affects communities, while rights group calls for greater adherence to advertising guidelines

‘Old stereotypes are no longer welcome’: former MAA chief pans KFC ad over Indian portrayal

Claudian Navin Stanislaus says brands must better understand Malaysia’s multicultural sensitivities before using ethnic differences as humour

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

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