Malaysia bans LGBTQ-themed Swatch products, offenders face jail time
- Malaysia has banned all Swatch products with LGBTQ elements, including watches, wrappers and boxes.
- Possession of banned Swatch products can result in up to three years in prison or a fine.
- Malaysia already criminalizes homosexuality with punishments including caning and long prison terms.
- Swatch contests the ban, stating their products promote peace, and has sued the Malaysian government.
- Authorities have raided Swatch stores and seized over 160 watches from the Pride collection.