Aegis Malaysia uploaded a video advertisement to Youtube criticizing Philippines for having several reasons detrimental to global investors.
The video ad that went viral on social media sites enumerated reasons why it is better to invest in Malaysia than in the Philippines.
Aegis Malaysia, a global business process outsourcing (BPO) company, cited that Philippines has inadequate infrastructure, unfriendly climate, less security, and lack of government support. Aside from these, the country’s very geographic location (being in the Pacific Ring of Fire) is also among its reasons why it’s better to invest in Malaysia than in the Philippines.
After criticizing Philippines, the video then continues on to highlight the advantages of choosing Malaysia for investments as the country offers global investors ‘a stable governance’ and a perfect tropical climate which makes it a ‘safer zone’.
According to the video, Malaysia is ‘rich in diversified cultures, natural resources, competitive talent pools and leisure lifestyles’ so it is ‘the perfect balance of business and pleasure’.
The company took down the online video ad after it flooded with criticisms.
Filipino netizens described the ad as “offensive,” “unethical,” “racist” and “worst marketing strategy.”
A comment from David Furgueson said: “I can just laugh with this crappy propaganda. It shows how they drool to the numerous projects being outsourced to us. We have one of the best human resources that’s why everywhere you go in the world, there is a Filipino worker. Don’t you realize that people leave the Philippines to become OFW’s is because our people are highly qualified? Not because they are desperate job seekers. So do not get affected.”
Watch the full video below:
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