In Malaysia, the government has warned that buying or selling LGBTQ-themed Swatch Watches could lead to prison terms of up to three years. The country's Interior Ministry stated that these watches promote the LGBTQ+ movement, which is not accepted by the general public. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, with punishments of up to 20 years in prison and/or whipping. The government has previously raided Swatch stores and confiscated watches with "LGBT elements," leading to a lawsuit by Swatch. This ban comes ahead of elections in several states, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity coalition government facing criticism for not protecting Islamic values.

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