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Vern's Shoe Logo Apology: What Happened and Why It Matters

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Shoe company Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd issues a public apology over a controversial logo resembling Arabic text for 'Allah'. Find out more!

Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd recently found themselves in hot water over a controversial shoe logo that stirred up quite a commotion. The company was quick to issue both a clarification and apology after concerns were raised about the design resembling Arabic text for 'Allah'. Acknowledging the potential offense to the Muslim community, Vern's took a stand by stopping the sales of the shoes featuring the contentious logo.

The public outcry led to Umno Youth chief Dr. Muhamad Akmal Saleh accepting the company's explanation, bringing a sense of resolution to the issue. Despite the apology, the incident serves as a reminder of the sensitivity surrounding cultural and religious symbols in product design. Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd's response highlights the importance of cultural awareness and the impact of unintentional cultural insensitivity in the business world.

In the world of fashion and branding, every detail matters. The controversy surrounding Vern's shoe logo emphasizes the need for thorough scrutiny and cultural sensitivity in product development. Companies must tread carefully to avoid unintentional offenses and uphold respect for diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Vern's apologises, explains controversial shoe logo (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd has issued a clarification and an apology over a shoe logo which has become a source of controversy.

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Vern's clarifies, apologises for shoe logo (Daily Express)

PETALING JAYA: Shoe company Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd has apologised for the logo design of a line of high-heeled shoes which the company said could be ...

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Vern's apologises for shoe logo resembling Arabic text for 'Allah' (Free Malaysia Today)

The company acknowledges that there are shortcomings in the logo's design that could offend Muslims.

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'Allah' shoe logo issue: Vern's issues public apology, stops sales of ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Shoe company Vern's issued a public apology today over its logo that allegedly resembled the word 'Allah' on the sole of one of its ...

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Shoe company Vern's apologises over controversial logo (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (April 7): Shoe manufacturer Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd has apologised over the logo that appears on the soles of some of the shoes sold by the ...

Dr Akmal accepts explanation by company selling shoes with ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has accepted the explanation by the company involved in the controversy concerning the shoe with the ...

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Vern's clarification reasonable, says Dr Akmal [NSTTV] (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh has described Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd's clarification over the shoe logo with an alleged 'Allah' inscription which went ...

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Shoe logo issue: Police seize 1145 pairs of shoes from Vern's ... (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 1000 pairs of shoes from Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd have been seized by the police as part of its probe into a contentious shoe logo that ...

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Vern's Takes Shoes Off Shelves Over “Allah” Logo Concern (The Rakyat Post)

A man claimed the outsoles of high-heeled shoe he bought in a Vern's outlet in Kuantan bore the Arabic script for the word “Allah.”

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Shoe logo issue: Vern's Holding rep arrives at Jakim office (The Star Online)

PUTRAJAYA: A representative of Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd arrived at the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to give an explanation over the contentious shoe ...

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Police seize 1145 Vern's shoes amid alleged 'Allah' logo ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized a total of 1145 shoes from Vern's Holdings Sdn Bhd (Verb's) following allegations of its shoe logo resembling the word ...

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Vern's founder gives statement to JAKIM over logo resembling word ... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd today gave its statement to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) regarding the issue of the logo resembling the ...

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1145 pairs of shoes seized from Vern's shops (Free Malaysia Today)

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says the shoes were seized from shops in Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang and Kedah.

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Malaysian brand Vern's under investigations for shoes purportedly ... (CNA)

SINGAPORE: A footwear company in Malaysia has landed in hot soup after its logo – which purportedly resembles the Arabic script for “Allah” – was seen on ...

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Vern's founder gives statement to Jakim over logo resembling word ... (Malay Mail)

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd today gave its statement to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) regarding the issue of the ...

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Jakim issues stern warning to shoemaker Vern's [NSTTV] (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has warned Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd to be more vigilant and sensitive to religious and ...

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1145 Vern shoes seized from Vern's outlets (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: 1,145 shoes have been seized from Vern's Holdings Sdn Bhd following the controversial shoe logo that some claim resembles the Arabic script ...

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