Idris agrees with Penang mufti’s call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad (pic) agrees with Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor's call for a local alcoholic beverage company to immediately change its 'Timah’ brand and the picture used on the bottle.

Idris said such things should not happen as they are provocative while the use of the name could cause confusion to the community and religion.

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