COMMENT | Why breweries should not be allowed to fund schools
COMMENT | There is a reason why there are severe restrictions or a complete ban on promoting activities such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and gambling - they have deleterious effects on the social fabric because of the harm they cause to society.
All developed countries have taken extensive steps to stop the promotion of such activities to ameliorate social ills and health hazards.
Smoking is the number one cause of preventable health disease, alcohol addiction has ripped apart families of all races.
Gambling is a severe addiction among many which brings untold harm to many families where the head of the household squanders income going up to the hill to make some money or buys sheaves of lottery tickets, squandering thousands each month.
In the long run, he loses because the odds are stacked against him.
Gambling in Malaysia is not merely recreational in nature. Many families have one or two members who have lost a lot of money in this insidious, addictive practice.
So bad is the reputation of the “sin” sector that ethical funds worldwide - and that is not restricted to Islamic funds - do not invest in these sectors and others which cause considerable environmental damage.
It is right that schools should not be allowed to receive funding from...
If activities like smoking, drinking alcohol, and gambling are as hazardous as you've described, then logically, the government should impose a total ban on them. These industries wouldn't be allowed to operate if their products caused such widespread harm. However, these are legitimate businesses because, when consumed in moderation and for recreational purposes, their impact isn't as severe as some might exaggerate it to be. Society should be able to self-regulate in terms of consumption/engagement, they have been doing so and should remain so. Your perspective seems outdated. In today's well-connected-fast-changing world, perils such as easy access to pornography, addictive gaming, and negative social media influences present more pressing dangers to the society. The presence of a "sin sector" logo on an event or a mock check pales in comparison to these real concerns facing Gen Z. Donation from brewery should be the least of your concern.