01-10-2023, 03:01 PM
BUTTERWORTH – Permatang Pauh MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan has been criticised for purportedly “advising” Sunway Carnival Mall here against openly selling liquor, with two political rivals saying that the preacher overstepped his authority.
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Penang Warisan chairman Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun told The Vibes that premises permitted to sell liquor are regulated by the Customs Department and local councils.
“It is not the role of an MP to lecture or interfere in such matters, no matter how good their intentions may be. Why wasn’t such a visit forthcoming six decades ago, as it is the prerogative of non-Muslims to consume liquor?”
He also urged retailers and wholesalers involved in liquor sales, procurement, and marketing to not be intimidated by moral policing by MPs.
Fawwaz, who is also Penang PAS Youth head, posted on his TikTok account visiting a mall here and saying that he told the mall management that the sale of liquor should not be promoted.
There was also decor by a beer brand set up in the mall in conjunction with Chinese New Year.
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Penang Warisan chairman Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun told The Vibes that premises permitted to sell liquor are regulated by the Customs Department and local councils.
“It is not the role of an MP to lecture or interfere in such matters, no matter how good their intentions may be. Why wasn’t such a visit forthcoming six decades ago, as it is the prerogative of non-Muslims to consume liquor?”
He also urged retailers and wholesalers involved in liquor sales, procurement, and marketing to not be intimidated by moral policing by MPs.
Fawwaz, who is also Penang PAS Youth head, posted on his TikTok account visiting a mall here and saying that he told the mall management that the sale of liquor should not be promoted.
There was also decor by a beer brand set up in the mall in conjunction with Chinese New Year.
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