KK Mart Group founder and wife acquitted over ‘Allah’ socks fiasco

15 Jul 2024 • 1:53 PM MYT
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PETALING JAYA: KK Mart Group founder and executive chairman Datuk Seri Dr Chai Kee Kan and his wife, Datin Seri Loh Siew Mui, were discharged and acquitted (DNA) by the Shah Alam Sessions court, today (July 15) on charges of intentionally wounding the religious feelings of others following the sales of the socks bearing the word “Allah” at its retail chain.

According to New Straits Times, three directors of the sock supplier company, Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, were also given DNA after the prosecution decided to not proceed with the charges for all five individuals.

The couple’s company, KK Supermart and Superstore Sdn Bhd, was fined RM60,000 for the offence.

Xin Jian Chang was also fined RM60,000.