KUALA LUMPUR: Film director Syamsul Yusof, 37, has expressed his opposition over Malaysia producing its own brand of alcoholic drink.
Commenting on the recent brouhaha over the name of locally-distilled whiskey and the new sale guidelines of alcoholic beverages issued by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), he said that the issue was not about banning the sale of alcohol, but the indignation arising from the locally-produced beverage, which confused many Muslims.
"What kind of idiocy is this, it's as if there's no alcohol beverages available in the market here now? Do we need another one, and a local product with a rather confusing name too?
"I don't know, who am I to argue? But I've said my piece now," wrote Syamsul in an entry on Instagram.
The actor and director of Munafik also disagreed with a netizen who opined that should there be a restriction on the sale of alcohol, it would be unfair to fellow Malaysians who are non-Muslim.
Syamsul's post attracted many of his fans and followers, including preacher Syamsul Amri Ismail a.k.a. Syamsul Debat, who agreed with the filmmaker's stand.
