Malaysia store attacked over 'Allah' socks

KK Super Mart chain in Malaysia faces backlash over sale of socks featuring the word "Allah" during Ramadan.

  • Bilawal Riaz
  • 1 min read

The KK Super Mart chain in Malaysia has issued an apology after facing backlash for selling socks featuring the word “Allah.” The contentious sale led to widespread anger among Muslims, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Following the controversy, the chain’s executives were charged with hurting religious sentiments. Subsequently, the store was targeted with a Molotov cocktail, though no injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation, with potential links to the sock controversy being considered. In response to the uproar, the chain has ceased selling the socks, and legal action has been taken against the supplier.

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