"Religious Tensions Flare in Malaysia Over 'Allah' Socks Controversy"

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A convenience store chain in Malaysia, KK Super Mart, faced public outrage and legal charges after selling socks with the word "Allah", leading to a Molotov cocktail attack on one of its stores. The incident sparked anger among some Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan, and the chain's top executives were charged for hurting religious feelings. The chain's founder and his wife, along with three representatives from the supplier, pleaded not guilty and were released on bail. The supplier claimed that the controversial socks were part of a larger shipment ordered from a company in China.
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