"Malaysian Shoemaker Vern's Faces Backlash Over 'Allah' Logo on Shoes"

A Malaysian shoe company has apologized and ceased sales of some high-heeled shoes after facing backlash from Muslims who claimed the logo on the soles resembled Arabic writing for the word God. The company acknowledged the design's shortcomings and expressed no intention to insult any religion. This incident follows a recent controversy over socks printed with the word "Allah," which led to charges against a convenience store chain and supplier. Tensions remain high, with religious authorities and police investigating the shoe logo matter, while a nationalist party's youth leader faces investigation for calling for a boycott of the chain.