Sultan Ibrahim, who granted an audience to KK Super Mart founder and executive chairman Dr Chai Kee Kan, reiterated that neither side should exploit the difficulty, including to incite others.
“I do not want this matter to drag on,” Sultan Ibrahim decreed on the Royal Press Office.
During a 15-minute audience on the Istana Negara (national palace), Chai asked the king for forgiveness and apologized to him for selling socks with the word “Allah” printed on them.
Chai also apologized to the Muslim community.
King warns Malaysians against exploitation following ‘Allah’ sock scandal attacks.
King warns Malaysians against exploitation following ‘Allah’ sock scandal attacks.
Sultan Ibrahim also warned all parties, including KK Super Mart, to be more careful with the products they sell, especially imported goods, to avoid a reoccurrence of the issue.
“All parties must show greater responsibility. This shouldn’t occur again. I hope that is the last time I actually have to emphasise this,” Sultan Ibrahim said.
The chain has been in controversy since March 13 following the invention of controversial socks at a Bandar Sunway store near Kuala Lumpur.
Chai and his wife Loh Siew Mui were charged with two counts of intentionally hurting the religious sensitivities of Muslims in reference to the distribution and sale of socks.
The couple pleaded not guilty.
Anwar also warned that racial and spiritual differences shouldn’t be used to disrupt order within the country.
Inspector General of Police Razarudin Husain said strict motion can be taken against those vandalizing KK Super Mart and that investigations were underway to discover the perpetrators, warning the general public against taking matters into their very own hands.
