US EditionSwatch files lawsuit against Malaysian government over seizure of watches from Pride collection
- Swiss watchmaker Swatch has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government and Home Ministry officers after the seizure of its Pride collection watches, claiming compensation and the return of 172 watches. The watches were confiscated due to the inscription of the letters "LGBTQ" on their faces.
- Swatch argues in its lawsuit that the Home Ministry's officers acted illegally, irrationally, and with procedural impropriety. The company states that the seized watches did not cause any disruption to public order or morality and did not violate any laws.
- Malaysia criminalizes same-sex sexual activity and is increasingly intolerant of sexual minorities.
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Swiss watchmaker sues Malaysia for seizure of rainbow-coloured 'Pride' watches
Swiss watchmaker Swatch takes action against the Malaysian government for confiscating rainbow-coloured watches that celebrate LGBTQ rights, in an act the company says has damaged its reputation.
Swatch, the Swiss watch company, has sued the Malaysian government for withdrawing 172 color watches from its local retailers
Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has sued the Malaysian government over seizing rainbow-colored watches celebrating LGBT rights, a move the company says has damaged its reputation.
Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government for confiscating rainbow-coloured watches that celebrate LGBT rights, in an act the company says has
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