Not too long ago, Chloe Tong, the wife of Grab’s co-founder Anthony Tan, stirred up a huge storm online after she shared photos of her trip to Israel on her Instagram story.
It didn’t take long for Malaysian netizens to express their anger towards her posts, where they publicly called for the company to be “cancelled” and deleted the app from their phones.
She later clarified by saying that the trip was before the Israel-Palestine war took place and that the posts were “taken out of context”, adding that she hopes to see a ceasefire soon.
However, it did little to quell public anger, prompting Grab Malaysia to issue a public statement saying that it “stands on the side of humanity and hopes for peace and a ceasefire”.
Grab Malaysia donates RM1mil aid to Gaza
Following the controversy, Grab Malaysia announced yesterday (Nov 6) that it would be donating RM1 million of humanitarian aid to support those affected in Gaza in collaboration with MERCY Malaysia.
Grab Malaysia is deeply saddened by the plight of the communities affected by the conflict in Gaza and condemns any act of violence that threatens humanity.
“Therefore Grab Malaysia is joining forces once again with MERCY Malaysia to extend crucial aid and humanitarian support to those in need through its Palestine Relief Fund, aiding a community that MERCY has been actively supporting since 2008,” it said.
Grab added that it has partnered with MERCY Malaysia since 2021 in providing humanitarian fund aids, including flood relief funds and disaster management.
Grab users who wish to donate to the fund can do so either via GrabPay or convert their GrabRewards to support the efforts of MERCY Malaysia.
The company also said that the amount users donate through GrabRewards will be matched to MERCY Malaysia’s Palestine Relief Fund between November 8 and May 8, 2024.
“Grab also aims to meet the critical needs of those impacted by helping provide access to medicine, food, water supply and more, ensuring that their well-being is prioritised.
“(Grab Malaysia) firmly emphasises its commitment to humanity and peace and unequivocally opposes any violence that threatens these basic human rights.”
Read the statement here:
Grab Malaysia Menyumbang RM1 juta kepada Program Bantuan Kemanusiaan Gaza @MERCYMalaysia pic.twitter.com/nRJdCo2zQr
— Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) November 6, 2023
Read about the incident that started it all here:
