Swatch has sued the Malaysian government over authorities’ seizure of watches celebrating LGBTQ+ pride. In a lawsuit filed with the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, the Swiss watchmaker is seeking compensation and the return of 172 watches seized by officials over their alleged LGBTQ+ elements. Swatch said in the filing that the seizure of the watches, valued at $14,232, had no legal basis as well as including items that had no connection to LGBTQ+ activism. Malaysia, which is about 60 percent Muslim, criminalizes sexual activity between members of the same sex, imposing penalties that include caning and imprisonment.
Malaysia Faces Lawsuit From Swatch After Seizure Of Pride Watch Bands
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