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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.
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