New envoy says boycotts only hurt M'sians, not US or Israel

An ongoing boycott movement against local US-linked chains will ultimately hurt Malaysian employees, said the new US ambassador.

At the same time, Edgard D Kagan noted that people have a right to express their views peacefully, including through boycotts and protests.

“I’m grateful that boycotts (in Malaysia) have been peaceful.

“I think it is unfortunate because...