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Grab donates Rp 3.5b for Gaza after boycott calls over Israel trip fiasco
Grab faces boycott over perceived Israel support due to cofounder's wife's social media posting about a trip to Israel. The company clarifies its stance on human rights and donates Rp 3.5 billion (US$224,215) for Gaza relief.
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Grabbed. The ride-hailing service provider announced on Sunday a Rp 3.5 billion (US$224,215) donation for humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip after facing boycott calls over its perceived support of Israel. (Shutterstock.com/findracadabra )
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ide-hailing service provider Grab and e-wallet Ovo announced on Sunday the donation of Rp 3.5 billion (US$224,215) for humanitarian relief efforts in the Gaza Strip, which is being indiscriminately bombarded by Israeli forces.
The donation was made after Grab faced protests and calls to boycott the company as netizens expressed concerns over perceived support for Israel by Chloe Tong, the wife of one of its founders, Anthony Tan.
The controversy began when Chloe shared moments from her family vacation in Israel, expressing her fondness for the trip online. The post quickly led to accusations from netizens, who believed that Chloe's fondness for the trip implied support for Israel on the part of Grab, given her marital connection to one of the company's founders.
The controversy prompted Grab to release an official statement addressing the situation.
Grab Indonesia managing director Neneng Goenadi emphasized that the company did not support any actions that ignore humanity and justice.
"We do not take a neutral stance in protecting the absoluteness of human rights and support efforts to create real and just peace," said Neneng.
Neneng hoped that the assistance would alleviate the suffering of those affected by the Israeli strikes on Gaza.
