Swatch sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches
The watches come in a choice of six colours, matching those on the Pride flag. Pic: Swatch
"Without a doubt, the seized watches did not and are not in any way capable of causing any disruption to public order or morality or any violations of the law," Swatch said in the lawsuit. Swatch is seeking damages and the return of the watches, saying its ability to do business in the country has been"greatly jeopardised" by the seizures.Malaysia's home ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The seizure and lawsuit come ahead of crucial regional polls that will pit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's progressive coalition against a mostly conservative ethnic-Malay, Muslim alliance.
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