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PETALING JAYA: The possibility that the ruling to curb the sale of liquor spill over to other states is unnecessary and ridiculous, says the National Association of Patriots (Patriota).
Its chairman, Brig-Jen (Rtd), Datuk Mohamed Arshad Raji, said that non-Muslims had been frequently assured that they would not be subjected to regulations related to Islam and Islamic affairs, including the Hudud issue.
“Non-Muslims were told that they could consume non-halal food as long as their religion allowed it.
“As such, Patriot would like to remind Prime Minister Ahmad Marzuk Shaary’s Deputy Minister of the Department and PAS leaders not to scoff at his words. Otherwise, public perception of his hypocrisy will only worsen,” he said in a statement Sunday. (November 22th).
This is in response to comments made by Ahmad Marzuk that the government had not ruled out expanding the Kuala Lumpur liquor ban on grocery and sundries stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores to other states.
The deputy minister said he welcomed the decision of the Federal Territories, through the Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL), not to allow the sale of spirits in these stores from October next year.
Mohamed Arshad said that Malaysians have been living in a multi-racial and multi-religious country, living in tolerance, understanding and mutual respect between the three main races.
“If the slowing down of liquor sales is due to drunk driving, there are better ways to address the problem. The focus should be on a comprehensive consultation that includes the business community, not just a select group of show producers. .
“If health is the issue, surely they should know that there are many other foods and beverages that are worse for health compared to beer and soft liquor,” he said.
He added that while it is not Patriot’s business to promote any alcoholic beverages, uphold social justice and the value of righteousness, encourage fair business practices and speak out against intimidation tactics are within the group’s business limits.
“Politicians must remember the ramifications of their decision to curb the sale of spirits and not issue licenses. These include jobs, small businesses, transportation, restaurants, hotels, tourism and national income,” he said.
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