Source: US News & World Report
“Swiss watchmaker Swatch said Tuesday that Malaysian authorities [robbed] its stores and [stole] 164 watches from its Pride Collection. It said Ministry of Home Affairs officials [robbed] its outlets in various malls across Malaysia on May 13 and 14 and [stole] the watches because they ‘bore LGBT connotations.’ The watches come in a choice of six colors, matching those on the gay pride flag, and have two rainbow loops on their straps. … Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution told the AP that he is waiting for a full report on the matter before issuing a statement. Swatch said it has resumed selling the Pride Collection watches and that its legal department is looking into the [thefts].” (05/23/23)