Mad in Malaysia

Malaysians, led by the Malaysian Muslim Consumer Association (MMCA), are boycotting in great numbers US products for the United State's support of Israel in the Gaza conflict.  

Coca-Cola has been pulled from many grocer's shelves and more than 2,000 Muslim restaurant menus.  A spokesman for Coca-Cola said, though deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza strip, the boycott would do little more than hurt the local Malaysian economy.  The company employs 1,700 Maylasians, 60% of which are Malay Muslims.  

"A boycott is the best way for us to protest Zionist cruelty . . . as consumers (we) can weaken the economy of countries like Israel and its ally the U.S.," said a MMCA leader.  Good luck on that last one, guys.  

Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has called for sanctions on Israel.