"Malaysian Mini-Mart Targeted in 'Allah Socks' Controversy"

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A Molotov cocktail was thrown into a Malaysian convenience store following outrage over the sale of socks with the word "Allah" printed on them, leading to charges against the store's executives for hurting religious feelings. The incident reflects the sensitivity of religious issues in Malaysia, where the association of the word "Allah" with feet has sparked controversy. The store has been targeted in two separate attacks, and police are investigating the latest incident while the store has taken action to stop selling the socks and has sued the supplier.
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