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No room for repeat of 'Allah'-printed socks mistake: Zahid | Scoop
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urges that the issue be resolved immediately to avoid being misinterpreted and manipulated by unscrupulous parties. – Alif Omar/Scoop pic, March 19, 2024
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No room for repeat of ‘Allah’-printed socks mistake: Zahid

DPM urges supermarkets to recognise gravity of situation, stressing that religious sensitivities cannot be overlooked or taken lightly

Bernama
Updated
11:41 PM MYT

 

SLIM RIVER – Supermarkets in Malaysia are reminded not to repeat the mistake caused by the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” by KK Mart, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He added that such sensitive matters are classified under the 3Rs (religion, royalty, and race) and should not be taken lightly, even though KK Mart has issued an apology.

“This isn’t just a religious issue but a responsibility that cannot be taken lightly,” he told reporters after a breaking fast event at the Trolak Mara junior science college here tonight, adding that the matter needed to be resolved immediately so that it would not be misinterpreted and manipulated by unscrupulous parties.

“We welcome Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim’s stand in reminding all Malaysians to preserve national harmony and not to play up sensitive issues involving religion, race and royalty,” he said.

KK Mart issued an apology last week after its Bandar Sunway branch was found to be selling the offending socks. – March 19, 2024

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