Malaysian Authorities Seize Swatch Watches Promoting LGBTQ Pride

Malaysian authorities raided Swatch stores and confiscated 164 watches from its Pride Collection
The watches were seized because they "bore LGBT connotations"
Swatch CEO Nick Hayek Jr. strongly contested that the watches could be harmful and said they promote a positive message of joy in life
Malaysia criminalizes same-sex relationships and has a history of intolerance towards the LGBT community
Gay rights group Jejaka criticized the confiscation and urged the government to promote acceptance and understanding