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2024 - 3 - 18

KK Mart Socks Controversy - What Really Happened?

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Discover the latest on the "Allah" socks issue at KK Mart and the ongoing investigations. Find out what authorities are saying!

The recent controversy surrounding KK Mart and their sale of socks with the word "Allah" printed on them has sparked a heated debate. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has called for calm among Muslims and urged them to let the authorities handle the situation. KK Mart Group's quick response with a public apology was well-received but the Home Ministry will continue to investigate the matter.

Umno Youth has demanded that KK Mart display apology banners in all stores, adding pressure on the convenience store chain. DAP Youth chief has also weighed in, advising against escalating the issue further. Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah confirmed that the police have inspected KK Mart premises and the socks have been withdrawn.

In a surprising turn of events, the controversy has not only sparked discussions about religious sensitivity but also highlighted the importance of cultural awareness in retail. As investigations continue, the public is keen to see how KK Mart will handle the aftermath and rebuild trust with the community.

The sale of the "Allah" socks at KK Mart has not only raised questions about religious respect in retail but has also shed light on the power of social media in amplifying such controversies. It serves as a reminder for businesses to be vigilant and culturally sensitive in their product offerings, avoiding inadvertent offenses to any communities.

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Keep calm, let authorities probe KK Super Mart socks issue ... (The Straits Times)

The convenience store chain had sold socks with the word "Allah" printed on them. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Keep calm, let authorities probe socks issue, says Religious Affairs ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has urged Muslims to keep calm and let ...

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KK Mart group's quick move over controversial socks well-timed ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUANTAN: KK Mart Group's swift action to issue a public apology to the Muslim community across the country over the “Allah” socks blunder was described as ...

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Investigations into KK Mart will continue over sale of 'Allah' socks ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Home Ministry will continue its investigation into convenience store chain KK Mart, over the its sale of socks with the word ...

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Umno Youth demands KK Mart to display apology banners (The Sun Daily)

The Umno youth chief wants convenience store chain KK Mart to set up apology banners in all stores.

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No need for 'Allah' socks issue to escalate, Yii tells Akmal (Free Malaysia Today)

The DAP Youth chief urges his Umno counterpart to find a middle ground and way forward that would not lead to division.

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Socks controversy: Home Ministry says police investigating KK Mart ... (Malaysiakini)

Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the police have inspected KK Mart premises nationwide and found that the socks have been withdrawn. "The Home ...

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Home Ministry probing KK Mart socks issue (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will continue its probe into the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” at KK Super Mart convenience stores, ...

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Escalating KK Mart sock issue will divide country, hurt economy ... (The Borneo Post)

KUCHING (March 18): Escalating the KK Mart 'Allah' sock controversy or making excessive threats against the convenience store chain is not productive and ...

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Malaysia mart's 'Allah' socks blunder sparks backlash from Muslims ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs Mohd Na'im Mokhtar has called for calm following a business blunder that has sparked anger and ...

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KK Mart 'Allah' Socks Fiasco: What Happened And 3 Facts You ... (SAYS)

UMNO Youth Chief Dr Akmal Saleh has called for a boycott to teach KK Super Mart "a lesson".

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Socks with the word 'Allah' on them were imported from China (New Straits Times Online)

Soh Chin Huat, the owner of Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, which brought in the socks, said his company was given the opportunity and space to sell its products at KK ...

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Police to call up KK Super Mart reps (The Star Online)

He said the investigation is being conducted under Section 298A of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. A total of 42 ...

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KK Mart draws ire after controversial sock issue, Religious Affairs ... (Marketing Interactive)

KK Mart's brand sentiments have plummeted from 38% positive and 13% negative to 0.4% positive and 37.7% negative after it put socks featuring the word ...

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MCA criticises Umno Youth and DAP over KK Mart 'Allah' socks issue (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has criticised Umno Youth and DAP for their stance on the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” at KK Mart.

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Don't exploit KK Super Mart issue for political mileage, says MCA's ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Politicians should refrain from exploiting the latest controversy over the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah” for political mileage and ...

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Cops seize KK Mart vendor's controversial socks from Batu Pahat ... (The Star Online)

BATU PAHAT: Police have conducted checks at the factory which was the vendor that supplied the socks sold at convenience store chain KK Super Mart.

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Stop KK Mart boycott, Zaid tells Anwar after 'Allah' socks controversy (Free Malaysia Today)

Zaid Ibrahim says the prime minister must 'speak up' about the boycott threatened by his unity government partner Umno.

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'Bring it on': Umno Youth chief claims call to boycott KK Mart despite ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has today reaffirmed his stance on boycotting KK Mart despite the store issuing an apology ...

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