PAS minister wants gambling ban, control of liquor sale

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 11 Oct 2020 2:17PM · 17 Comments

PAS minister Khairuddin Aman Razali has called for gambling to be banned and the sale of alcohol to be restricted. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 11, 2020.

PLANTATION Industries and Commodities Minister Khairuddin Aman Razali wants PAS to push for the sale of alcohol to be contained and a ban on gambling.

The PAS lawmaker said this should be among its goals now that the Islamist party is part of the federal government.

He said the government under Muhyiddin Yassin’s leadership must not allow gambling because it is forbidden by each religion and causes trouble to humanity.

“No sane human who loves peace and harmony will like gambling.

“Gambling will end up causing fights, therefore, in the end we must stop gambling. That is the reality the world has to accept.

“It is different from alcohol, some religions allow the consumption of alcohol and we give them the right but not gambling.

“This is a lie and a manipulation towards human’s weakness to manage their finances,” he said in an interview on a Facebook page, TV Pertiwi last night.

Khairuddin felt that the sale of alcohol must be discussed to stop Muslims from purchasing and driving under the influence of alcohol.

He said Malaysia can take the example from Singapore where there is a strict regulation on alcohol consumption although the state is led by non-Muslims.

“Singapore is governed by non-Muslims, but they do not allow alcohol to be sold openly because they see it as a problem,” he stated.

He explained that PAS will still allow alcohol to be on the market but the sale will be monitored and need further discussion.

“If it is harmful, alcohol must be banned from the marker. Depending on each religion because that is their rights, we will allow that because that is the rights given by Allah to other religions.

“Alcohol for the non-Muslims but we need to know how to sell it. Now it is open, Muslims can buy it and people drive under the influence, that is harmful,” he said.

His comment on alcohol was made when he was asked on PAS’ agenda after being part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government for seven months.

PAS’ stance on alcohol is one of the issues is a mjor factor contributing to its unpopularity among non-Muslim voters.

Opposition to PAS in the issue erupted when the issue was raised by another member of the party last month, before the Sabah state election.

At that time, Pasir Puteh MP Nik Muhammad Zawawi Nik Salleh in a Dewan Rakyat sitting claimed that the Bible was distorted to allow alcohol consumption.

The statement drew widespread criticism from non-Muslim groups and religious leaders in Sabah, who challenged the party to participate in the September 26 state election.

PAS did not participate in the election but one of its leaders was appointed as an assemblyman in the Sabah state assembly following Gabungan Rakyat Sabah’s victory over Warisan Plus.

Khairuddin, however, is under the spotlight as he has not yet been charged in court for violating the mandatory quarantine order since returning from Turkey in July.

Khairuddin’s case is one of the matters pressing on Muhyiddin’s administration even though the prime minister has emphasised impartiality in such cases.

Anger over Khairuddin was widely seen on social media when several ordinary individuals were brought to court for similar offences. – October 11, 2020.

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  • Diamlah....hoooi

    Posted 5 years ago by Thomas Samuel · Reply

  • Sudah quarantine?

    Posted 5 years ago by [email protected] Thirunavakarasar · Reply

  • This minister is a disgrace to the country. He cannot follow simple rules and is still under police investigation for his trip to Turkey during The pandemic and yet he is trying to tell others what to do. He has no logical thinking. If you follow his logic, not only gambling but religion causes people to fight so if gambling is to be banned, the government might as well ban all religion!

    Posted 5 years ago by Loyal Malaysian · Reply

  • This hypocrite speaking through his rear. He should be kept behind bars as hypocrites like him should be banned for endangering the Rakyat.

    Posted 5 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • Orang yang tak ada akhlak macam Khairuddin lebih baik diam-lah.

    Posted 5 years ago by Rupert Lum · Reply

  • Talking nonsense. Judge not lest you be judged.

    Posted 5 years ago by Adrian Tan · Reply

  • Everything needs to be controlled. Then I hope you did not enjoy any of the tax coming from Genting, Toto, Heim etc,

    Posted 5 years ago by Geraldine Jambu · Reply

  • Give them an Inch and they want a Yard. These buggers are all bound to implemement Taliban Rules in this country. These Pas Diaperheads dont even know how to respect other religions and freedom so much so they want to railroad their belives onto others.

    Posted 5 years ago by Bobby Gill · Reply

  • Why is a fella who should be in jail talking cock still?

    Posted 5 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • No sane human who loves peace and harmony will like listen to an extremist law breaking nut job like you. What is your altenate for the income from this? Why so stupid?

    Posted 5 years ago by Alphonz Jayaratnam · Reply

  • Your contorted brain can only think banning gambling and alcohol but does your demented brain think of new ways to bring revenue???
    Maybe if they put you in jail then your white spongy mass inside your skull can come up with some ideas!!!!!

    Posted 5 years ago by Besaman Mucho · Reply

  • Now he agreed that consume alcohol is the right of Non Muslim, so what the fuss if gambling is the right of non Muslim as well. Money from taxes collected through liquor, gambling & endless sources are used to pay your damn salary, so why take it. Without it I think you fit to be a beggar in the street, understand dummy????

    Posted 5 years ago by CHAI TAN · Reply

  • I think the dirtiest of all is currency notes, it passed through hands of aids & NOW the popular Covid 19 patients, so why take it. Why don't go cashless & ban all world currencies circulating. Otak Udang, semua ini haram tahu?

    Posted 5 years ago by CHAI TAN · Reply

  • Helo YB Khairuddin, tolong bagi statistik:
    1. Berapa orang bayi baru lahir di buang (ada yang mati akibat dibuang) setiap tahun?
    2. Berapa kes bapa rogol anak sendiri?
    3. Berapa kes mat rempit (samseng jalanan) setiap tahun?
    4. Berapa kes disiplin disekolah-sekolah setiap tahun?
    5. Berapa kes rasuah yang melibatkan pegawai tinggi-tinggi?
    Bagi data mengikut kumpulan-kumpulan ethnik.

    Posted 5 years ago by Ravinder Singh · Reply

  • RU355 mana?

    Posted 5 years ago by Yoon Kok · Reply

  • we can talk about moral values after you served your jail term for not observing gurandine after your turkey trip that you claimed to have special right.......any update of new investment from Turkey?

    Posted 5 years ago by WK T · Reply

  • Before he can try to ban gambling and reduce sale of alcohol, Khairuddin needs to eschew telling lies, love his religion by speaking the truth and living with respect for other ethnic communities. If he can't do that, the rakyat will ignore him because he has no credibility.

    Posted 5 years ago by Panchen Low · Reply