‘Block Out’ movement spreads to Malaysia; Michelle Yeoh among celebs targeted for Gaza stance

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Some netizens have slammed the movement for straying from its intended purpose.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is among several Malaysian celebrities and influencers targeted by the local "Block Out 2024" movement.has put about 30 influential names – such as Academy Award-winning star Michelle Yeoh and actress Neelofa – on lists of local celebrities to be blocked on social media.

One list in a TikTok post on May 12 has garnered over 782,000 views in three days. Another list posted a day later on Facebook has received 5,600 shares. On May 12, singer Naim Daniel – whose name was not on the boycott list – posted on X criticising the movement.“May we not be among the ‘most extreme’ group,” said the 27-year-old. The post has since been deleted, following criticism from netizens.

 

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