00:00 Police have arrested a man over a Facebook posting deemed insulting to Islam concerning
00:08 the sale of socks bearing the word "Allah."
00:11 Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Shuhaili Zain said the 35-year-old
00:15 owner of the Facebook account Chokwai Lung was arrested in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
00:22 The case is being investigated under Section 298A of the Penal Code for causing disharmony
00:27 on grounds of religion and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for
00:32 improper use of network facilities.
00:35 The controversy arose after photographs of the socks, sold at KK Mart's Bandar Sunway
00:40 store, appeared on social media last Wednesday, earning the ire of the Muslim community and
00:45 sparking calls for a boycott by UMNO youth.
00:48 On Saturday, the company apologized and expressed regret over the incident.
00:56 Danny Schroeder-Rizzo, FMT News.
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