PETALING JAYA: The founder of the convenience store chain KK Super Mart has been summoned to and issued a warning by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
Jakim said that it issued the warning to Datuk Seri Dr KK Chai on Monday (March 18) over the socks controversy.
"KK Super Mart has given an explanation and will take action to prevent it from recurring," said Jakim chief Datin Paduka Hakimah Mohd Yusoff in a statement on Tuesday (March 19).
She added that KK Super Mart had agreed to review and update its procedures.
"Entrepreneurs, manufacturers, suppliers and importers should be cautious with sensitive issues regarding religion and race to maintain harmony in our society," she said.
Meanwhile, she advised that everyone should also leave 3R (religion, royalty and race) issues to the authorities.
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