PAS leaders take differing views on name of local whisky


Religious Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad (right) was among those calling for a name change, but PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the name was the Malay word for "tin".

PETALING JAYA: There have been calls to change the name of local whisky Timah, but others say it does not matter as long as Muslims do not consume it.

Religious Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad (pic), who is from PAS, was among those calling for a name change, but party deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the name was the Malay word for "tin".

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