There is hot demand for items bearing the flag and logo of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis) in Malaysia. – Reuters pic, January 9, 2015.Unperturbed by the threat of action from authorities, a shop in Bandar Baru Bangi is doing brisk business selling militant merchandise, The Star reported today.“I am doing this for Allah and if I am doing it for Him, I should not be afraid," the shopkeeper, who declined to be named, told the daily.From the outside, the shop appears nondescript, belying the controversial items sold within.Filled with militant-themed flags, T-shirts and caps, the shop sells items bearing the symbols of militant groups, especially the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Isis) and Taliban.The shopkeeper said he has been operating for three months, with the items made and imported from Indonesia.The Star reported that the shop seemed to be a hub for militants and their supporters would go there to equip themselves with the latest Isis paraphernalia.Isis T-shirts are retailing at RM59, while stickers with Isis and Taliban logos are going for RM5 to RM10 each.Some of the T-shirts were emblazoned with phrases like “Mujahideen cyberspace" and “We declare war against the Zionists".“There is a high demand for the merchandise and business is picking up since the store opened three months ago," the shopkeeper was quoted as saying.“Others asked us whether we were worried about having this business in view of the negative news of late.“However, I was assured by my brother that we are doing this in the name of Allah and there’s nothing to be afraid of," he said.He said the shop was a family business. – January 9, 2015.
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