Malaysia Case Watch
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KK Mart 'Allah' socks

Founder and wife acquitted; KK Mart and supplier Xin Jian Chang fined RM60,000 each after guilty pleas (Jul 2024).

Category
Religion & society
Since
13 Mar 2024
Last update
15 Jul 2024
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Timeline

  1. Socks bearing the word 'Allah' spotted at KK Mart Bandar Sunway; boycott calls follow.
  2. Founder Chai Kee Kan apologises publicly.
  3. Chai and wife Loh Siew Mui charged under s298; claim trial. Outlets in Bidor, Kuantan and Kuching later hit by Molotov attacks.
  4. Couple and three supplier directors acquitted; both companies fined RM60,000.