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Ikim DG: Stern action needed over sale of controversial socks
An academic has called for stern action to be taken against the management of KK Supermart & Superstore Sdn Bhd (KK Mart) if it is proven that the mart was careless over the sale of socks bearing the word Allah.
The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) director-general Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil said this will serve as a lesson for all to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
An academic has called for stern action to be taken against the management of KK Supermart & Superstore Sdn Bhd (KK Mart) if it is proven that the store was careless over the sale of socks bearing the word Allah.
The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) director-general Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil said this will serve as a lesson for all to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
“It is not the first time such an incident has happened. Ikim urges the Malaysian community to understand the sensitivities that are allowed or prohibited in any religion.
“Even the Constitution provides freedom of religion but Islam is the religion of the Federation under Article 3(1). It also emphasises that other religions can be practised in peace and harmony throughout any part of the Federation,” he said.
He was speaking during an exclusive interview broadcast through the Malaysia Petang Ini programme, produced by Bernama TV yesterday, when touching on the topic involving the sale of the socks at a KK Mart outlet.
Earlier, photos of the socks being sold at a KK Mart in Bandar Sunway went viral, drawing criticism from social media users, with some even calling for a boycott of the chain.
Azam said such an incident should not have taken place, more so during a time when Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan.
“If such an incident happened abroad in a country where the majority of the population are Muslims, I am sure very stern action will be taken.
“For example, if Jesus was humiliated in a country like England where the majority are Christians, action can be taken under blasphemy laws,” he added.
However, he urged everyone to stay calm and not take matters into their own hands, and to allow the authorities to investigate the case and follow through with the necessary action.
- Bernama
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