The National Unity Government (NUG) announced in a statement on January 25 a list of nine businessmen who are helping the military junta as arms dealers.
Tiger Beer, BreadTalk and Ya Kun Kaya Toast among SG brands facing boycott in Myanmar Details 18 February 2021
Some Singaporean F&B brands have been called out for not taking a stand concerning the recent military coup in Myanmar. Graphics urging consumers to boycott Singaporean brands have been circulating online, especially on Facebook and Twitter.
The graphics said Singapore is the largest investor in Myanmar, adding that the country “is not respecting the voices of the Burmese. Singapore is supporting the dictatorship”. Accompanying these statements were the image of the Singapore flag and logos of Tiger Beer, BreadTalk, Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Beauty In The Pot, Crystal Jade Kitchen, and Ippudo being crossed out. The hashtags #BoycottSingapore and #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar were also included on the graphics.