Mohd Yusri said police are tracking down individuals involved in the incident, adding that the case is classified under Section 427 of the Penal Code for causing mischief. The offence carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both upon conviction.
“We are still conducting investigations to track down the suspect and are reviewing footage from the closed-circuit television cameras of the store,” he said.
The sale of the socks had drawn a rare royal rebuke from Malaysia’s king, who called for an investigation and “strict action” against those who are found guilty.
Photos of the socks circulated quickly on social media, sparking public outrage as some Muslims regarded them to be insulting, especially as the incident happened during the fasting month of Ramadan.
KK Super Mart has apologised for what happened, saying it viewed the matter “seriously”. It added that it had taken action to stop the sale immediately.
Supplier Xin Jian Chang also issued an apology, and explained that the “problematic socks were part of a larger shipment of 18,800 pairs ordered” from a China-based company.
