The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the Ministry of Home Affairs must return the 172 rainbow-themed Swatch watches, determining that their seizure was illegal because it lacked a search warrant.
Swatch claimed the watches promoted peace and love, emphasizing that they do not encourage sexual activity, in a lawsuit against the government after confiscation.
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution stated that the government respects the court's decision and will wait for the full judgment before considering how to proceed.
The case highlights Malaysia's stringent laws against LGBTQ activities, illustrated by previous crackdowns on events and public figures, causing international concern over human rights.
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