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YOUR OPINION | “When raising issues like gambling and alcohol, you can expect massive support from the faithful …”
Khairuddin calls for a ban on gambling and a crackdown on alcohol consumption
Bobby0: Here we go around the mulberry tree again. This statement on the banning of gambling and the crackdown on alcohol consumption by the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Khairuddin Aman Razali, is another departure from the Covid-19 debacle that is already sinking our economy.
Why bet? Let’s shut down all the pubs, nightclubs, 4-digit establishments, the Genting Highlands casino, and every other sinful place in this nation.
With all these outlets closed, the government will raise fewer billions. The PAS leaders have no economic sense in their heads. It’s no wonder Kelantan has to rely on federal aid to pay its officials.
With these people in position, the nation appears to have a bleak future. This is what happens when religion is involved in the decision-making of the nation.
Sixth generation immigrant: Khairuddin is citing Islam based on its principles of prohibiting gambling and drinking, which he upholds, and yet he himself is unable to adhere to a simple and temporary social principle regarding social practices during a universal pandemic. .
Isn’t he really already a living and typical example of a hypocrite? And aren’t you picking up your four month salary A gamble in itself to deflect the rakyat’s fury against him who breaks simple laws (leave the Quran alone for lying)?
He (as gear of our government) must and must first acknowledge before administering any spiritual and governmental good to others.
IndigoKite6964: There are many ways to play. Some are high risk and gambling, which has been the ruin of many lives.
However, is this a “welfare lottery” game? The money collected there goes to support the poor. Is it a game of chance? Is the game “buy something and you have a chance to win”? Is taking a drive down the road in your car a gamble? Or go out to vote in the Sabah elections playing with your life due to the spread of the virus?
Any activity that involves a random event and a favorable outcome that results in a win or prize is gambling.
I guess PAS was trying to make Malaysia a less immoral society. However, before they should even try to do that, how about PAS put their own house in order first?
For example, start by stopping lying and adhering to laws such as motion control order (MCO) standard operating procedures (SOP).
Why should we be listening to an alleged criminal? I did not prejudge it here. He has already admitted it by paying a supposedly retroactive fine and giving away his salary. I guess it’s a gamble to stay out of jail … but jail still calls us.
GreenTurtle6724: In fact, define what the game is. Can you draw a line between taking potential “lose it all” risks and harmless entertainment?
As for alcohol sales being reviewed to prevent Muslims from buying it, they already know (or should know) that they should not buy or consume it, and they take the initiative not to.
Therefore, this prevention is not a problem and is irrelevant. When it comes to driving under the influence, laws already exist to address it.
At the end of the day, all laws and rules can be abused, even with strict supervision and enforcement. It is more useful to change people’s attitudes by imparting useful and relevant information and providing relevant education.
New day: Khairuddin, it’s good to read your position on all things that should be banned. You are clearly stating your position from your religious perspective. That is your right to hold such opinions.
I do not agree with you, as I have the right to do so. We are not a religiously governed society, but under secular laws designed to accommodate our multicultural mix.
Cyclone: I do not understand why Khairuddin, as Minister of Plantations and Commodities, is making these remarks.
Perhaps all of these loud barks are to deflect an imminent consequence of your past misconduct and in the process to gain support in the hopes of mitigating any action from the authorities.
Politicians like him do not make any valuable contribution to the system; conversely, they burden us with their cost and diverting valuable government resources to do more beneficial work for us.
Vijay47: This is a true tragedy of biblical proportions – if I could only attach four numbers to Khairuddin, it would be the curse of Magnum 4D with my wins in every draw, he is so predictable.
But the confusion is the paradox that Khairuddin offers us, that game and the occasional ‘yam seng’! they are the real challenges facing the Muslim community.
Eliminate these two vices and voila! is “Next station – Sky. Please mind the gap!”
Obviously, Kelantanese do not suffer adversities such as unemployment, drug addiction, child neglect, and incest; even if they do, they can fall under that useful category of “God’s Test.”
Fortunately, such mishaps can be forgotten with the caress of a smooth Mercedes Benz; In any case, crossing Sungai Golok to acquire a young Thai girlfriend or two can be even more enjoyable, ‘sawadeekap’. Or is that ‘sawadeeka’?
Khairuddin’s brilliant cunning is surely to be applauded. By raising issues like gambling and alcohol, our inveterate traveler can expect massive support from the worshipers – eating turkey for dinner and breakfast and ignoring the annoyance called corona SOP can be put on the back burner. After all, this defender of religion single-handedly brought back RM82 billion from Turkey.
The only thing left now is to send a transcript of his interview to the designated PAS member, Aliakbar Gulasan, as the young novice will undoubtedly need a helping hand in his early days in the Sabah Assembly.
Hell, send a copy to the Kitingan brothers too.
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