KUALA LUMPUR: The company involved in the controversy surrounding the distribution of socks bearing the word Allah, Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, today refuted reports claiming that their operating licence had been revoked.
In a statement, they clarified that Batu Pahat Municipal Council presented their representatives with a notice alleging non-compliance with the terms of their business licence during a meeting yesterday.
However, they were given a month to submit a written statement on the matter, and their licence will remain valid during this period.
"With the same notice, the MPBP has given us 30 days from March 20 to submit a written statement before making any decision regarding our licence.
"Therefore, our business licence remains valid until the Council considers our written statement. Media reports stating that our business license has been revoked are inaccurate," the statement read.
The company also said they seek legal advice to protect their interests.
Earlier, it was reported that the Batu Pahat Municipal Council (MPBP) had revoked the operating license of Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd, the company involved in the controversy over the distribution of socks bearing the word Allah.
This action by MPBP is in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 (2) and Section 49 (2) of the Small Licensing, Business and Industry Licensing (MPBP) Act 2016.
The local authority, in a statement, informed that this was done after the company was found to have violated the terms of the approved business licence activities, namely for shoe storage and distribution.
The notice was handed over by the Yang Dipertua MPBP, Ezahar Abu Sairin, to the company's managing director, Soh Hui San, at the MPBP Tower, Jalan Rugayah, here yesterday.
On March 13, social media erupted with images of socks bearing the word Allah being sold at KK Mart in Bandar Sunway, sparking anger among Muslims in the country.