SHAH ALAM: Authorities have began tightening security measures around the Shah Alam Sessions Court to maintain order ahead of the scheduled hearing where several directors and vendors of KK Super Mart & Superstore Sdn Bhd are set to face charges today.
Police personnel were deployed strategically as early as 7.30am in front of the court's entrance to prevent any potential escalation of tensions.
It is expected that over a hundred protesters will converge at the court this morning.
The charges, slated to commence at 9am, stem from the sale of socks bearing the word 'Allah', at the convenience store which have sparked controversy and public outcry.
The Bukit Aman Classified Crimes Unit, in a media statement, said the suspects would be charged under Sections 298 and 109 of the Penal Code with intentionally wounding the religious feelings of others, as well as for abetment.
Police have to date received 178 reports nationwide regarding the sale of socks bearing the word 'Allah' at the KK Mart convenience store's Bandar Sunway branch.
News of the charge broke yesterday evening and drew a lot of attention not just among members of the press, but also Malaysians at large.
