Malaysian shoemaker apologizes for high heels with logo that some say resemble Arab writing for God
Malaysian shoe company apologizes for logo resembling Arabic script for the word God, reigniting religious sensitivity issues in a predominantly Muslim nation.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A Malaysian shoe company, Vern’s Holdings, has issued an apology and stopped selling some footwear after receiving backlash from Muslims who believed the logo resembled Arabic script for the word God. The company admitted to design flaws and halted sales, offering refunds. This incident follows a recent controversy involving socks with the word “Allah,” leading to legal actions against a convenience store chain’s owners. In Malaysia, where most of the population is Muslim, issues related to religion are sensitive. The company is under investigation as tensions persist.