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World

When banter backfires: What a backlash against an Indonesian grooming brand in Malaysia signals

Reported by Channel Newsasia 22 Oct 2026, 3:30 am IST 1 min read

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Kahf has faced boycott calls in Malaysia after a football meme was perceived as belittling the country and other regional neighbours.

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Section: World
First reported by: Channel Newsasia
Reporter: rashvinjeet s bedi
Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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