A Local Business Has Been Facing Decades-Long Racist Attacks Due To Its Brand Name
PA Food Sdn Bhd has been in Malaysia for 35 years and has 70 certified halal products. But social media users often allege that the brand is not halal.
For over a decade, a Malaysian brand called Pau Ahmad has been a victim of boycotts over allegations that it's not halal, among other things
A simple 'Pau Ahmad' search on Google Images will show you several results on why you should boycott the brand.Pau Ahmad's posters are often covered with a big red cross. Other times, two big 'boycott' words will sandwich their company's visuals.
These posters with red crosses are often found in 'Sokong Produk Bumiputera Islam', 'Buy Muslim First', and 'Boikot Barangan Cina DAP' websites or social media groups.
"Pau Ahmad is Chinese-owned. It's not Malay. Don't be fooled," a headline of an undated blog post reads.
The blog post concocts the story of a businessman and an ustaz visiting the Pau Ahmad factory in the hopes of meeting 'Ahmad', a person they presumed is the owner of the company.
When they arrive at the factory, they are greeted by a woman who is wearing a headscarf. The woman then brings the duo on a tour around the factory where they meet a Chinese manager.
"We were shocked that why there is a Chinese manager in the factory. We were brought to the office. The ustaz and I then saw a Datuk Kong shrine and all of the employees were Chinese," the story continues.
"We asked the Chinese manager, 'Eh, Where did Ahmad go?' Slowly, she informed us that Ahmad took the boss out."
"We were even more confused. If Ahmad brought the boss out, then who is the boss? We asked again, 'what is the boss' name?'"
"Alamak, it's boss Ah Chong apparently. Actually, the 'Pau Ahmad' name was used for the brand because it's the name of the boss' driver."
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