Malaysian court orders return of 172 rainbow Swatch watches seized in LGBTQ+ crackdown.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur ordered the return of 172 Swatch "Pride Collection" watches to Swatch Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, ruling the seizure unlawful. The rainbow-themed watches, symbolic of the LGBTQ+ community, were seized in a previous crackdown. The court also allowed Swatch to quash the seizure notice and claim compensation if the watches were damaged. The Home Affairs Ministry respects the ruling but will seek a full report on the judgment.

November 25, 2024
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