Race and religion: After fried chicken cools down, pizza heats up

 

Police are investigating a controversial message mocking Islam which appeared on the receipt of a popular pizza chain in Penang.

According to Barat Daya district police chief Kamarul Rizal Jenal, the case has been classified under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act.

“Police request the public not to make any speculations regarding this issue which can threaten public order,” he added.

Earlier, it was reported that Domino’s Pizza had filed a police report and taken “appropriate” action against the customer and staff involved.

“We are deeply disappointed that a customer made a hurtful and disrespectful comment when placing their order.

“We are also disappointed that one of our team members thought it was appropriate to share this online, including the customer’s personal information,” it told Free Malaysia Today.

Bayan Lepas assemblyperson Azrul Mahathir Aziz said he sought clarification from the pizza outlet.

“Many, like myself, misunderstood that the receipt was generated by the cashier.

“However, the receipt, which went viral, is for an online order which has the category ‘remark’ which was misused for the act of provocation,” he added on Facebook.

Calling for the perpetrator to be arrested, the assemblyperson also urged the public to remain calm.

On May 6, local restaurant Darsa Fried Chicken (DFC) landed in the limelight when its Facebook administrator made a comment which reeked of racism.

DFC, touted as an alternative to KFC which is reeling from a boycott in relation to the conflict in Gaza, later apologised and said that it had transferred the person responsible for the remark. - Mkini