COMMENT | The issue of socks bearing the word Allah being sold at KK Mart’s Bandar Sunway outlet not only went viral on social media. Now, it seems it has become a national issue too, thanks to a public reaction by the Umno Youth chief.

To rub salt in the wound, the media also reported that the King and Johor regent have also urged the authorities to take strict action over the sale of the Miranosock product.

Being constitutionally tasked to protect and safeguard the sanctity of the religion of Islam, the reaction by the King on this hot-button issue would be, in my view, perfectly understandable.

Anyway, the police confirmed that investigation papers have been opened over the matter and the investigation would be carried out under Section 298A of the Penal Code for causing disharmony, disunity, or enmity on religious grounds and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper network facility use or service.

It is hoped the police will conduct the investigation professionally - without fear or favour.

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