THE Shah Alam Sessions Court today dropped the charge of intentionally wounding the religious feelings of others against KK Mart Group founder and executive chairman Dr Chai Kee Kan and his wife Loh Siew Mui.
Three directors of the sock supplier company, Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, were also given a discharged and acquitted order after the prosecution decided to not proceed with the charges for all five individuals.
The couple’s company, KK Supermart and Superstore Sdn Bhd, was earlier fined RM60,000 for the offence. Xin Jian Chang was also fined RM60,000.
Lawyer Rajpal Singh, representing Chai, 57, and Loh, 53, told the court that they have submitted representations to the Attorney-General’s Chambers over the charge against them In late April.
In March 26, Chai and Loh, as directors of the company, pleaded not guilty to the charge of intentionally wounding the religious feelings of others over the sale of socks bearing the word “Allah”, as seen by a 32-year-old customer.
They were charged with committing the offence at their KK Mart outlet in Bandar Sunway, at 6.30am on March 13.
The charge was framed under Section 298 of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to a year or a fine, or both, if convicted.
Also charged were the three directors of Xin Jian Chang - Soh Chin Huat, his wife, Goh Li Huay, and their daughter, Hui San.
Soh, 61, Goh, 62, and Hui San, 36, were charged with conspiring to intentionally wound the religious sensitivities of Muslims in the issue of socks bearing the word “Allah”, at the same place, time and date.
They were charged under Section 109 of the Penal Code, read with Section 298 of the same law, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of one year or a fine, or both, if convicted. – July 15, 2024.
