"Malaysian Shoemaker Vern's Faces Backlash Over 'Allah' Logo on Shoes"
TL;DR
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.
- Vern's apologizes after controversy over shoe logo some say resembles the word 'Allah' The Associated Press
- Malaysian shoemaker apologizes for high heels with logo that some say resemble Arab writing for God Yahoo! Voices
- Malaysian brand Vern's under investigations for shoes purportedly stamped with 'Allah' logo design CNA
- Jakim to determine if Vern's design is shoe graphic or 'Allah' calligraphy Malaysiakini
- First 'Allah' socks, now outrage over shoes as Malaysia's Islamists drive outcry South China Morning Post
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