BATU PAHAT, April 13 — The Johor State Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAINJ) seized 11 floor mats bearing images of the Kaabah from a supermarket in the district on Tuesday.
State executive councillor for Islamic affairs Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said the floor mats were confiscated following complaints from the public.
He said the supermarket management had been called up to provide explanation and warned to exercise caution over the products they sell to avoid offending sensitivities.
“The supermarket was inspected and monitored on the eve of Aidilfitri (Tuesday) after we received complaints from the public. It also went viral on social media.
“From our inspection, we found 11 floor mats with images of the Kaabah in the supermarket, and they were seized. Monitoring is ongoing throughout Johor,” he said when contacted today.
Fared said no statement about the matter was issued earlier out of respect for the Aidilfitri celebration and to alleviate public concerns.
— Bernama
