Rainbow Pride Collection prompts Malaysian authorities to raid Swatch stores

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Malaysia is facing another controversy following the recent uproar over Coldplay’s concert on November 22. Conservative political parties, who strongly oppose the band’s advocacy for LGBT rights and have called for their concert’s cancellation, are now expressing their dissatisfaction once again. The new controversy stems from raid conducted on May 13 and 14 at several…

. Conservative political parties, who strongly oppose the band’s advocacy for LGBT rights and have called for their concert’s cancellation, are now expressing their dissatisfaction once again.

The targeted stores included those in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, One Utama, Sunway Pyramid, Setia City Mall, Mid Valley Megamall, Southkey, Sunway Putra Mall, Sogo KL, Queensbay, Fahrenheit 88, and Suria Sabah. Additionally, five stores, namely KTCC , Aeon KB, Aman Central Kedah, City Square, and Viva City Kuching, received warnings.

“Swatch is proud of being the canvas on the wrist for all people worldwide and many artists working with us. Creativity and colours paired with Swiss-made quality is what we are loved for. We strongly contest that our collection of watches using rainbow colours and having a message of peace and love could be harmful for whomever.

Jejaka, a leading gay rights organisation in Malaysia, expressed its profound dismay and concern at the recent seizures.

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