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1. De facto Religious Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad has called for an investigation over the brand name of Malaysian-made liquor, Timah.

The name has also caused a stir on social media, with some netizens claiming it resembles a Malay and Muslim name shortened from ‘Fatimah’.

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2. Idris says he has lodged a complaint with the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry and Home Ministry.

“Pendirian mengenai penentangan terhadap arak sentiasa konsisten kerana arak jelas di dalam Al-Quran adalah perkara yang haram,” the PAS vice president adds.

3. Meanwhile, the Consumer Association of Penang has urged Putrajaya to ban the Timah product immediately.

“Aside from containing alcohol, CAP could not understand how such a brand name and image are allowed in the first place, which will trigger an uproar among the people.”

4. The CAP adds that Timah’s advertisement gimmick is uncalled for by displaying a long bearded man with a skull cap resembling a religious person.

The association also fears the effect of the whisky product on consumers, as it contains 40% alcohol.

5. On Friday (Oct 15), liquor company Winepak Corporation clarified the name ‘Timah’ is a reference to the Malayan tin mining era during the British colonial days of Malaya.

It said the man depicted on the product was Captain Speedy, one of the men who introduced whisky culture.