Hyderabad, April 30 -- Amid a prolonged economic boycott linked to the ongoing conflict in war-torn Gaza, the American fast-food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has reportedly been forced to temporarily close over 100 of its outlets in Malaysia.

The closures, which affect approximately 20 per cent of KFC's restaurants in the country, come as a result of a mass-level boycott, especially in Muslim-majority countries targeting US-linked businesses in response to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza.

The owner and operator of KFC in Malaysia, QSR Brands decided to suspend operations at 108 outlets nationwide, citing "challenging economic conditions" and the need to manage increasing business costs.

The impact of the boycott has been p...