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Malaysian court charges Mini-Mart Executives over “Allah” written on socks
Malaysian court is reported to have charged local Mini-Mart Executives over “Allah” written on socks.
Photos of the socks went viral on social media, sparking public outrage in Malaysia where
Islam is the official religion, and Malay Muslims make up over two-thirds of the country’s 34 million people.
Some Muslims regarded the incident to be insulting, especially as questionable socks were sold during the fasting month of Ramadan.
Chai Kee Kan, 57, chief executive of local chain KK Super Mart, and his wife who serves as a company director, were charged with “deliberately intending to hurt the religious feelings” in the Muslim-majority nation, as per a charge sheet seen by AFP.
All pleaded not guilty to the charges and face a maximum jail term of one year or a fine or both on conviction.
As reported, the local mini-mart named KK Super Mart has apologised for the socks, saying it viewed the matter “seriously” and had taken action to stop the sale immediately.
On the other hand, the Chinese Supplier Xin Jian Chang also apologised, saying the “problematic socks were part of a larger shipment of 18,800 pairs ordered” from a company based in China.
It added that “only five pairs of socks” had a sensitive word.
On the other hand, Deputy Public Prosecutor Masri Mohamad Daud told reporters the next hearing will be on April 29.
Meanwhile, the five executives of the mini-mart were freed on bail.
