Agong says displeased and disappointed over socks with ‘Allah’, wants stern action
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim expressed his disappointment and displeasure today over the incident of socks printed with the word “Allah” found for sale at a convenience chain.
(MMO) – He said stern action must be taken against any party found to be responsible for the controversy, regardless of intent.
Sultan Ibrahim also said he had just spoken about the importance of preserving racial unity and respecting each other in his inaugural royal address in Parliament prior to this controversy.
“Whether it was intentional or not and whether (the socks) were imported or produced locally, I want the authorities to investigate this matter and take strict action in accordance with existing laws to ensure such incidents are not repeated,” Sultan Ibrahim told the Royal Press Office (RPO) today.
The Agong was commenting on convenience store chain KK Mart, which is under investigation over this issue.
Sultan Ibrahim also said it did not make sense for a company staffed by Malaysians to be insensitive to such matters.
“We have been living in a multiracial country for a long time.
“Such mistakes involving religious and racial issues cannot be accepted nor is it allowed to be repeated again,” he said.
