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Johor establishes task force to address misuse of the word ‘Allah’

The Johor state government has formed a new task force to deal with the misuse of the word “Allah.”

‘Learning about each other’s cultures and religions crucial for racial harmony’, say youth

Amid escalating racial tensions across the country, young voices are advocating for a deeper understanding of each other's cultures and religions as a cornerstone for fostering racial harmony.

Vern’s shoe logo controversy: authorities to meet amid mounting criticism

The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) will meet with relevant authorities soon to coordinate their actions to address the issue of a Vern's shoe logo that allegedly resembles the word “Allah”.

‘Who will be held responsible for Vern’s losses?’

MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Wee Jeck Seng has questioned whether those who posted about local fashion company Vern’s shoe sole design will face legal action. 

Vern’s shoe logo does not match ‘Allah’ script in ‘khat’ art: experts

The logo on the soles of Vern's brand shoes, which allegedly resembles the word “Allah”, does not match the holy word in terms of the art of “khat” (a form of Malay-Arabic calligraphy), said Associate Professor Nor Azlin Hamidon.

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