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Atheist Republic ✏ A major convenience store chain in Malaysia and its supplier are at the center of a controversy after a Malaysian court charged the store’s top executives and the supplier for hurting religious feelings after socks with the word “Allah” were found on sale in one of its shops.

After photos of the offending socks became viral on Malaysian social media and caused outrage, five people, including the CEO of KK Super Mart, Chai Kee Kan, and his wife, Loh Siew Mui, who was also a company director, were charged on March 26th with “deliberately intending to hurt … religious feelings.”

Aside from the KK Super Mart executives, three representatives from the supplier, Xin Jian Chang, were also charged for hurting religious feelings over the incident. KK Super Mart is also suing Xin Jian Chang for “sabotage” over losses and damages to the convenience store’s reputation.

All the defendants pleaded not guilty. They could face up to a year in prison, a fine, or both if convicted. The case also drew a rare royal rebuke from Malaysia’s king, who called for an investigation and “strict action” against any guilty party.

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The "Allah Socks" Blasphemy Scandal That Is Rocking Malaysia

Atheist Republic ✏ A major convenience store chain in Malaysia and its supplier are at the center of a controversy after a Malaysian court charged the store’s top executives and the supplier for hurting religious feelings after socks with the word “Allah” were found on sale in one of its shops.

After photos of the offending socks became viral on Malaysian social media and caused outrage, five people, including the CEO of KK Super Mart, Chai Kee Kan, and his wife, Loh Siew Mui, who was also a company director, were charged on March 26th with “deliberately intending to hurt … religious feelings.”

Aside from the KK Super Mart executives, three representatives from the supplier, Xin Jian Chang, were also charged for hurting religious feelings over the incident. KK Super Mart is also suing Xin Jian Chang for “sabotage” over losses and damages to the convenience store’s reputation.

All the defendants pleaded not guilty. They could face up to a year in prison, a fine, or both if convicted. The case also drew a rare royal rebuke from Malaysia’s king, who called for an investigation and “strict action” against any guilty party.

Continue reading @ Atheist Republic.
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