PETALING JAYA: KK Mart, which courted controversy over the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah”, today explained to the Islamic development department the steps it has taken to avoid a repeat of the incident.
The company also cleared the air over the fiasco that took place, Jakim’s director-general Hakimah Yusof said.“KK Supermart and Superstore Sdn Bhd also agreed to review and update the company’s SOP,” she said in a statement.SPONSORED CONTENT Sabah revenue hits RM6.
“At the same time, we advise all parties against raising past issues related to race, religion and royalty and leave this matter to the authorities.”The controversy arose after photographs of the socks, sold at KK Mart’s Bandar Sunway store, appeared on social media last Wednesday, earning the ire of the Muslim community and sparking calls for a boycott.Earlier today, the vendor of the convenience store chain said it was considering legal action for negligence against its supplier in China.
Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, a local company based in Johor, said it had contacted its supplier for an explanation, and that the supplier had admitted that the socks were included in stock purchased “by mistake”.* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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