Why legalise the sale of alcohol in Malaysia in the first place? Could it because the tax revenue is so lucrative for the Government not to collect? Just wonder where the Government park this income under the National GDP? Even if the Muslims are caught drinking alcohol in public places, it is actually the total failure of JAIS to “dakwah” those Muslims right from the beginning of their religious education. By the way, what kind of religious education system that we have currently? Isn't corruption and looting the peoples' money is more heinous crime than some poor souls having alcohol drinks that are easily available anywhere in Malaysia?

(The Star) - Controversial PAS leader Datuk Dr Hasan Ali joined a rare raid on drinking spots at Mutiara Damansara and Petaling Jaya, which saw the arrest of 41 Muslims.

Among those nabbed in Ops Mungkar were 18 people who were caught taking alcohol, an offence under Selangor's syariah law.

They include six women.

Dr Hasan said the Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) has strong evidence to charge them for alcohol consumption under the Syariah Criminal Enactment 1995, which provides for a jail term of up to two years and a fine of not more than RM3,000, or both.

Unlike other states, Selangor does not whip offenders caught drinking alcohol.

Dr Hasan said the other 23 pub goers caught in the raid, including 13 women, would be required to attend counselling sessions.

“They will have to give their statements on Jan 11 and 12, before Jais fixes the dates for counselling,” he said at the Jais office here yesterday.

He said the raiding party, which included the Bukit Aman police, was led by Jais director Datuk Marzuki Hussin following a tip-off. Those arrested were aged between 18 and 58.

“We could see there was entertainment going on and the drinking (of alcohol),” said Dr Hasan, who is in charge of Islamic affairs in the state executive council.

He refuted suggestions that the operation was connected to the recent controversies surrounding him.

Dr Hasan, the former Selangor PAS commissioner, is embroiled in a feud with the leadership over the party's policy switch from an Islamic state agenda to a welfare state.

In August, he defended the Jais checks on the Damansara Utama Methodist Church and had also locked horns with the state over the sale of alcoholic beverages at convenience stores and the mushrooming of massage centres.

Comments (16)...

written by Chavin, January 01, 2012 14:56:48

This fool really saboing Pakatan plan of retaining Selangor. ...

written by arazak, January 01, 2012 14:11:20

Hello Hassan,

Please also raid UMNO's office throughout the country. Tell me Hassan. . ., isn't corruption and looting the peoples' money is more heinous crime than some poor souls having drinking binge?

If you want to be "Mat Sekodeng", then resign from your ADUN's post! ...

written by syd, January 01, 2012 14:10:01

we have to thank the sultzn of selangor for creating and encouraging this kind of raid.

next time, kindly raid hard rock cafe premises and conord hotel. ..

written by durianbesar, January 01, 2012 14:00:06

someone should fcuk this fcuker up.... very badly like kicking onto his balls very very hard....

people are enjoying and having some clean fun what's the issue about some people celebrating at a pub....

this nonsense from Jais or Thaik have to STOP.... put a contract on this mother fcuking assshole...... ...

written by SiHangChai, January 01, 2012 13:16:33

Big deal, Hasan Ali. Luckily I was not there if not, I will do a Khir Toyo and present you a penyapu to clean your own bloody and sickening atitude. Why go and catch these Muslims? Why not you go and catch all those UMNO ministers who drinks and womanising? I'm sure you know who are these ministers! ...

written by Liberian, January 01, 2012 13:12:23

Hassan Ali already know that PAS will not offer him any seat next GE so he is now undergoing a short course with Jais ! I have attended many High Society partis held by our country leaders where alcohol drinks flows! Once a Raja Muda held his birthday bash in one of the famous hill station. Cold drinks (non alcohol) was served until the 'do a ' ceremony after that the Kadi was sent home by the Raja Muda ADCs. Then alcoholic drinks were served! There was no Hassan Ali and if he interrupt , he would get slap! ...

written by astroace, January 01, 2012 12:29:42

PAS should get rid of hassan ali for good. He is trying to show that PAS is an extremist party as compared to umno and instigate peoples' anger towards Selangor government. Why he is there during the raid is anybody's guest. He represent PAS as a councillor and jais is not under the Selangor government control anymore.

Every religion is good and is personal, but when one practice extremism to others it becomes harmful to that religion. Everything happens for a reason. ...

written by NottyMaus, January 01, 2012 11:09:15

Durians, when very ripened, also have a trace of alcohol in the durian flesh, adding to the fine taste.

Haram-lah, is the king of fruit to the malays because of the alcohol content; yet malays indulge in durian eating !

Ptui ! Hyppopotamuskritters ! ..

written by vhari, January 01, 2012 10:52:04

Tapai ,favourite dish,has alcohol(arak)in it. ...

written by Merdeka, January 01, 2012 10:45:09

Hasan Ali, why don't you also go after those who are corrupted and bribery and abused of power? ...

written by fireduck, January 01, 2012 10:43:00

Political career-wise, this guy's is as good as over. He will probably even lose his deposit if he contest. Everyone has a chink in the armour .... accounting guys, banking employees, IT personnel .... if you can do a background search on this guy's activities & sources of income. Check on his history, his younger days, even his teenage years .... .

written by ZamZamAlaKazam, January 01, 2012 10:32:39

...Hasan, please look into some parties held or attended by royalties too. Uh-huh, you are not invited are you? I thought you are their champion... .

written by jokersland, January 01, 2012 10:02:21

The new chosen one Taliban of Bolehland. Hassan Ali, since you are holier-than thou, I dare you to cast the first stone if you have not sinned before. ...

written by SoundMan, January 01, 2012 09:07:23

Hassan Ali beloved of his god ! A most stupid exercise for his god...cheeeeze ! PAS best rid us all of this type of hypocrite....i recall a certain Malaysian Ambassador to the USA going beyond a quiet drink..hehehehehehe ! ...

written by malchindian, January 01, 2012 08:32:46

New job description - head of jais? ...

written by NottyMaus, January 01, 2012 08:23:09

Happy Kafir New Year, oh Hasan Ali, god of malaysia !

Hope your superior god endows you with a little bit more grey matter, this 2012 !