Swatch sues Malaysia over seizure of Pride watches

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 17, 2023 7:00 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Swatch has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government for seizing timepieces from its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)-themed Pride collection, the Swiss watchmaker's lawyer said on Monday.

LGBTQ community members endure constant discrimination in Malaysia, where homosexuality is outlawed.

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