In a Facebook post, the Umno Youth chief said he would give the police his full cooperation.

“Pray for everything to be facilitated. I will not move an inch from our stance,” he said.

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has confirmed receiving two reports on Akmal’s statements on the “Allah” socks issue, and that the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of network facilities.

He said in a statement that the investigation paper will be referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers once the probe is completed.

Razaruddin later confirmed that the Merlimau assemblyman was detained at Kota Kinabalu International Airport this morning, Bernama reported.

Meanwhile, Malay Mail reported Sabah police commissioner Jauteh Dikun as saying that Akmal will be released once he gives his statement to the police.

Akmal’s detention comes amid his heavy push for a boycott of convenience store chain KK Mart, which became the centre of controversy after socks bearing the word “Allah” were found being sold at its Bandar Sunway outlet.

He has continued to spearhead the movement against the chain, despite its immediate apology, the legal action taken against its founder KK Chai and director Loh Siew Mui, and a call from the king not to prolong the controversy.

Since the boycott started, three KK Mart outlets in Bidor, Perak; Kuantan, Pahang; and Kuching, Sarawak, have been attacked with petrol bombs.

Akmal’s actions meanwhile have drawn criticism from many quarters, with former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin urging him to stop.

KK Mart’s Chai also apologised directly to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for the sale of the socks. The king reiterated at their meeting his warning for all parties not to take advantage of the matter.