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Threats to KK Mart over ‘Allah’-printed socks only sow division, says DAP’s Yii | Scoop
DAP’s Dr Kelvin Yii has said the owner of KK Mart had told him the matter was due to a misunderstanding with the supplier. – Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen Facebook pic, March 18, 2024
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Threats to KK Mart over ‘Allah’-printed socks only sow division, says DAP’s Yii

Bandar Kuching MP says many other matters require urgent attention, such as economic issues

Borneo Post Online
Updated
4:45 PM MYT

 

KUCHING – Escalating the KK Mart “Allah” sock controversy or making excessive threats against the convenience store chain is not productive and will only serve to divide the country and hurt the local economy, said DAP’s Dr Kelvin Yii.

The Bandar Kuching MP said there were many other issues requiring urgent attention, and all parties should work together and prioritise the economy and welfare of the people regardless of background.

“We need to find a way forward that is best for all parties, addressing the misunderstanding and sensitivities of all parties,” he said in a statement.

Dr Yii said he had spoken to the owner of KK Mart to get a better understanding of the controversy, and was told the matter was due to a misunderstanding with the supplier.

“The owner was not even aware the socks sent to his shops were designed that way. Upon realising the matter, he took immediate steps to rectify the matter including making a public apology.”

KK Mart founder Datuk Seri K.K. Chai was earlier reported saying that an inspection of the chain’s 800 outlets nationwide found only 14 pairs of socks in three stores had the word “Allah” on them.

In issuing a public apology, he explained the socks were a consignment from a vendor, who had since been asked to give an explanation.

Meanwhile, in response to Umno Youth urging Muslims to boycott KK Mart outlets, Dr Yii said one should not be reactive to any issue; rather as young leaders, they must look at bringing mature politics and policies that integrate and promote social integration rather than threats that divide people.

“Let us take the opportunity during the holy month of Ramadan to learn to find ways to build bridges between one another and strengthen our resolve to focus on the needs of the people and country.”

Some 36 police reports were lodged against convenience store chain KK Super Mart’s socks with the word “Allah”, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah had said earlier.

He added that police opened an investigation paper on March 14 under Section 298A of the Penal Code (insulting any religion) and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (misuse of network facilities).

Shamsul told the Dewan Rakyat today that checks by enforcement officers in all KK Mart outlets found that the socks were no longer being sold at the premises. – March 18, 2024

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