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Why the difference in treatment between this and KK Mart? Are you saying KK Mart intended to insult Islam? Or are you now trying to do some damage control so that you don't go to jail for sedition, if charged and convicted?
Dr Akmal accepts explanation by company selling shoes with contentious logo
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PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has accepted the explanation by the company involved in the controversy concerning the shoes with a logo said to resemble the word "Allah" in Arabic script.
Verns Holdings Sdn Bhd, in a statement Sunday (April 7), said that the logo was actually a stylised depiction of a high-heeled shoe with straps.
According to Dr Akmal, the misunderstanding had been cleared and it is not the word "Allah" in Arabic script but a logo depicting a shoe.
"The company has also halted the production of the shoes in question.
"I would like to thank the company for their explanation. This has provided relief to all Muslims," he said in a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday.
Verns Holding had apologised in a statement Sunday evening for offending any sensitivities.
"We had no intention of creating a logo that undermines or insults any religion or belief and we are hoping to be given the opportunity to explain its design.
"Our management would like to humbly apologise to all and we are hoping for a chance to correct the oversight," read the company's statement.
According to Verns Holdings, it has taken immediate steps to cease the sales of the shoes affected and will offer refunds to customers who have purchased the shoes.
It said the logo was "100%" inspired based on the silhouette of a high-heeled shoe.
"However, we admit that there are flaws in the logo design that may result in it being misinterpreted and thereby offending others," added the company.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain told The Star earlier Sunday (April 7) that the police would look into an allegation that the word "Allah" in Arabic script had been found on the sole of a shoe.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said he had instructed Jakim to summon all relevant parties involved in the controversy to explain themselves on Monday (April 8). - The Star
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Vern’s apologises for shoe logo resembling Arabic text for ‘Allah’
-07 Apr 2024, 06:21 PM
The company acknowledges that there are shortcomings in the logo’s design that could offend Muslims.
Vern’s Holding Sdn Bhd said it has taken immediate steps to cease the sale of the shoes and is prepared to refund customers who have purchased them. (X pic)
PETALING JAYA: Vern’s Holding Sdn Bhd has apologised for selling shoes with a logo resembling the word “Allah” in Arabic printed on the soles.
In a statement, the company’s management said the logo was inspired by the image of interconnected lines resembling the strap of a high-heeled shoe.
“The management would like to humbly apologise and seek forgiveness. We hope for compassion so we can rectify this mistake,” it said.
The company’s management explained that the logo was inspired by the image of interconnected lines resembling the strap of a high-heeled shoe.
“We acknowledge that there are shortcomings in the logo’s design that could lead to misinterpretation, thereby offending the feelings of many parties.
“We have absolutely no intention of designing a logo aimed at belittling or insulting any religion or belief.”
It said it has taken immediate steps to cease the sale of the shoes and is prepared to refund customers who have purchased them.
Vern’s said the incident is a valuable lesson for the company to be more careful when making any decisions.
Earlier today, religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar said the Islamic development department (Jakim) would investigate a company that purportedly sold shoes with their logo resembling the word “Allah”, in Arabic, printed on the soles.
He also called for all parties to remain calm and provide space for Jakim and the authorities to investigate the matter.
In a Facebook post that went viral earlier today, a man said he bought the shoes from the company’s outlet in Kuantan.
He shared a video showing the shoe and its sole after taking it out of the packaging.
The police report he lodged into the matter at the Kuantan police station this afternoon states that the case is being probed under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998
Section 298 of the Penal Code deals with intentionally wounding the religious feelings of others while Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act cites misuse of network facilities to cause offence.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh continues to stir religious bigotry and hatred to threaten national unity and harmony.
Jakim ordered to probe ‘Allah’-brand shoes
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7, 2024: Is the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) feeling the heat to mend its image as an unfair entity?
Religious Affairs Minister Na’im Mokhtar says Jakim has been instructed to investigate a retailer which purportedly sold shoes with their logo resembling the word “Allah”, in Arabic, printed on the soles.
No News Is Bad News is wondering whether this is a new case or the same that was exposed in 2017.
This time, the shoes or sandals are sold by Muslims.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below what Na’im was reported to have said, and our previous posting on the same issue:
Jakim to investigate shoes allegedly bearing the word ‘Allah’
-07 Apr 2024, 04:22 PM
Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar has urged all parties to remain calm.
Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar said Jakim will summon the relevant parties tomorrow to clarify the matter. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar has instructed the Islamic development department (Jakim) to investigate a retailer which purportedly sold shoes with their logo resembling the word “Allah”, in Arabic, printed on the soles.
In a Facebook post which went viral earlier today, a man said he bought the shoes from the company’s outlet Kuantan and would be lodging a police report about the matter.
Na’im said Jakim will summon the relevant parties tomorrow to obtain clarification.
“All parties are urged to remain calm and provide space for Jakim and the authorities to investigate this allegation” he said in a statement.
“We will not compromise if any party is found to have insulted Islam.”
This comes as convenience store chain KK Mart has been mired in controversy after socks bearing the word “Allah” were found being sold at its Bandar Sunway outlet, after which it apologised.
KK Mart’s founder and director have been charged for intentionally wounding the religious feelings of Muslims.
KK Mart’s founder Chai Kee Kan has also apologised directly to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for the sale of the socks.
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Why the Allah-brand socks’ amok-like outrage today but not the Allah sandals in 2017?
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 27, 2024: No News Is Bad News reproduces below a LATEST MALAYSIA article on Monday (March 25).
Need we say more?
A Woman Caught Selling “Allah” Slippers in 2017, Netizens Now Asking Why Wasn’t Anyone Outraged?
BY ASIR FATAGAR
MARCH 25, 2024
Image screen shotted from X user @lady_bugg11
The controversial topic regarding the “Allah” socks being sold in KK Mart has sparked a national outrage among the Malay community. There are calls for boycotts and some didn’t even want to receive free items from these stores. However, a woman back in 2017 sold slippers with “Allah” printed at the sole but netizens claim the outrage back then wasn’t as big as it is today.
Woman sold “Allah” slippers in 2017
X users are saying that this issue is not about religion but rather a political one. They state that previously, Malaysians did not overreact as they’re doing today, especially on social media. However, with some political parties allegedly dividing the nation’s people, things are looking rather bleak.
Others state that the original poster on X should be asking for repentance as she is siding with non-Muslims. The sentiment related to this issue is rather mixed as some are questioning the reaction towards this while others are angry.
Image screen shotted from X user @lady_bugg11
Sunday 24 March 2024
Made-in-China Allah-brand socks insulting Islam? What about Allah sandals?
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Made-in-China Allah-brand socks insulting Islam? What about Allah sandals?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24, 2024: No News Is Bad News found the above image posted on Facebook.
And the image featured this comment:
And this was in Johore, sandals with the Allah word and no fuss about it.
It seems only they could say anything about their Allah. Non Muslims must have no say. After all, I respect all religions as my belief is there is only one True GOD - our CREATOR !
Prayers of worships and offerings may differ from race to race, religion to religion only!
I truly do not believe there are different Thien Kong , Allah, Samy , or Tuhan or GOD the Almighty or whatever names we named HIM differ from different race or creed !
No News Is Bad News is refraining from further comments. We let the images do the talking.
And, the following was also posted on Facebook:
As long as the word is not at the sole of feet, there is no disrespect.
So it takes wisdom to understand what is respect and disrespect.
Don’t insult any religion, minister urges netizens
-24 Mar 2024, 10:04 PM
Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar, citing the Quran, says Muslims are forbidden from insulting others or their faiths.
Na’im Mokhtar says every member of Malaysia’s multicultural and multi-religious society should actively work towards fostering unity. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Religious affairs minister Na’im Mokhtar has urged the public to refrain from making derogatory remarks about religion on social media, as this would create hostilities in Malaysian society.
He said it is important for every member of the nation’s multicultural and multi-religious society to actively work towards fostering unity. They should leverage social media for this purpose.
“In the context of the Quran and Islam, it’s expressly forbidden for Muslims to insult others or their religions,” he told the media after officiating a Ramadan event of the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council.
Na’im also urged the public to prioritise national security and prevent actions that may strain ties or incite anger among the different religious communities.
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