IGP looking into claims ‘Allah’ word seen on shoe sole, store denies claim

PETALING JAYA: Police will look into an allegation that the word "Allah" in Arabic script has been found on the sole of a shoe. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, when contacted, said police are looking into the matter. “I’m checking,” he said briefly on Sunday (April 7). Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh had said...

Socks issue: Akmal’s hardline stance invites extreme behaviour, says Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh's hardline stance over the “Allah” socks issue has triggered extreme behaviour by others, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The PKR vice-president urged the Umno Youth chief to ease off on the controversial issue. "He continues to play on the issue of the socks with the word 'Allah' written on them as...

Socks issue: Tight security outside Shah Alam court ahead of charges

SHAH ALAM: The atmosphere at the Shah Alam Court Complex was a hive of activity as police personnel stood guard at the entrance of the premises on Tuesday (March 26). Two companies and their directors will be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this morning over the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah”. The Attorney-General’s...

‘Wrong shop bro’: Sock issue protesters mistake 99 Speedmart for KK Super Mart

KUALA LUMPUR: Protesters demonstrating over the "Allah" socks issue became a laughing stock online when they were found protesting outside the wrong supermarket. The group's mistake was caught on camera in a 13-second video posted by user "Mesinbasuh" on Reddit. The protest was also being carried out after the store had closed for the day, although the...

KK Mart, vendor issue public apology for controversial socks on store shelves

PETALING JAYA: The convenience store chain that had socks with "Allah" on them for sale on its shelves and the vendor involved have made a public apology, saying that the goods were sold on a consignment basis. "The company does not have any intention to disrupt public harmony. "As such I humbly apologise to all Malaysians, especially...