Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh among Malaysian public figures on Gaza war ‘block’ list

Malaysian actresses Anna Jobling, Michelle Yeoh, and Neelofa were among the names on a list of celebrities targeted in an online boycott movement. SINGAPORE: Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and other Malaysian public figures are among those on a recent “blockout” list over their perceived silence on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, or their continued support of brands tied to Israel.

According to the Associated Press, participants say the movement is a protest as the celebrities either have not spoken up or have not said enough against Israel’s actions in Gaza during its war with Hamas. Mdm Yeoh has not been vocal on the war, though on Mar 11, she spoke to AP news agency, describing protests calling for a Gaza ceasefire around the Oscars ceremony as “worrying.”

The US has sent aid to Israel throughout the war in Gaza, with Reuters reporting on May 15 that the State Dept was moving US$1 billion weapons aid for Israel to congressional review, according to American officials. Those words are often attributed to the Queen of France during the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette. They refer to leaders so far removed from people's everyday struggles, they would suggest people eat cake when they do not even have bread.

The militants also seized about 250 hostages, 128 of whom Israel estimates remain in Gaza, including 36 the military says are dead.

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