In Johor, municipal council revokes business licence of Batu Pahat factory involved in 'Allah’ socks controversy

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JOHOR BARU, March 20 — The Batu Pahat Municipal Council (MPBP) has revoked the business licence and ordered for the indefinite closure of the factory involved in the controversy...

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The factory was recently identified as the supplier of the offending socks that triggered the “Allah” controversy. “This action is provided under the provisions of 13 and 49 of MPBP’s Trade, Business and Industrial Licensing By-laws 2016,” read the statement.The statement added that Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd‘s managing director Soh Hui San received the notice on her company’s behalf.

The closure was initiated as part of the company’s security initiative after personal information of their employees were published online. In addition, the premise had also received violent threats that include burning down the factory and endangering lives.

 

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