Why Carlsberg? Probably because it is a Danish firm, and it was in Denmark that those infamous cartoons of Muhammad were published a few years ago. To the Islamic State, that’s blasphemy, and blasphemers must be murdered. Note also that the reach of the Islamic State appears to go well beyond Iraq and Syria.
“Isis planned a terror attack against Carlsberg,” The Local, August 11, 2014:
Danish brewer Carlsberg was on the target list of the Islamist militant group Isis, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.
The outlet reports that a Carlsberg facility in suburban Kuala Lumpur was among the attacks Isis planned to carry out in Malaysia.
The South China Morning Post reports that Isis, or the Islamic State (IS) as it is now known, has expanded into Malaysia and Indonesia, picking up local followers inspired by its declaration of an Islamic caliphate. At least 19 Malaysians suspected of being linked to the terror organization have been arrested this year.
“During questioning, they [the suspects] admitted one of their main objectives was to attack the government,” Ayub Khan, a senior official for Malaysia’s Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division, told the South China Morning Post. “They also discussed planning attacks against a disco, pubs in Kuala Lumpur and a Carlsberg factory in Petaling Jaya.”
Carlsberg is the biggest beer brand in Malaysia with a more than 50 percent share of the local market. The Danish company has been brewing locally in Malaysia since 1972.
mariam rove says
Carlsberg is actually a real good beer. Those Jihadists should try one and soon they will change their minds!!!!!!!!!! M
John C. Barile says
But beer is so, so . . . haram, Mariam!
bernie says
What does the Carlsberg beer company have to do with the Jyllands-Posten cartoons of Muhammad back in 2006? Well, they’re both Danish I suppose. So, because some Arab Muslims have persecuted Christians and Jews, and said offensive things against Christianity and Judaism, should Christians and Jews plan terrorist attacks against Panda cheese (I think it’s Egyptian)?
They (Muslims) shouldn’t even plan violence against Jyllands-Posten or the cartoonists; they should peacefully protest and boycott if they wish. That’s why Denmark’s a civilized country, because it’s a democracy.
John Spielman says
Non violence is NOT in the vocabulary of Islam because Muhammad pbuh( perpetual banishment unto hell ) was a vile mass murderer thief liar misogynist and demon possessed pedophile false prophet
bernie says
It’s not just real good…..It’s probably the best beer in the world (TM).
Denmark makes a lot of great stuff….a few years back in Newsweek magazine (I think it was the 2010 ish), there was a list of the Top 100 countries of the World, and the Danes made the number 10 spot, if I recall correctly.
Jay Boo says
Such a control-freaky religion
Islam is all about submission. Its followers must not only submit they must learn to willingly submit and then they must flaunt their willing submission with arrogant pride.
What dip-shits.
Jovial Joe says
Yes, they are the strangest mix of submissiveness and sanctimony; head down, ass in the air one minute, Allahu akbaring and threatening to behead you the next. A real pathological psychology wherein the one feeds the other.
John C. Barile says
Brand name rivalry. The IS wants to sell more T-shirts at the expense of infidel brand product lines.
You, too, can have a local or regional franchise of IS! If you are a pious Muslim of right standing, you may declare your fealty to Khalifah Ibrahim al-Husseini al-Baghdadi–may Allah preserve him from Predator missile–and be the IS representative in your area!
John C. Barile says
Typo. Should read, “–may Allah preserve him for Predator missile”–is not same thing.
Mark says
Probably, the best target in the world
Steffen Larsen says
Of course, there was the beer-can-with-halal-label incident which left a few clerics foaming.
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2014/01/malaysias-islamic-development-department-enraged-over-facebook-photo-of-beer-can-with-halal-logo
Mirren10 says
”Why Carlsberg? Probably because it is a Danish firm, and it was in Denmark that those infamous cartoons of Muhammad were published a few years ago.”
Yes, but also beer is **haram** !! Can’t have those filthy infidels enjoying a couple of cold ones …
bernie says
True. However, isn’t there also a Turkish beer company that makes a beer called “Efes”? I tried it once; it was okay, but not as good as Carlsberg.
Oliver says
BUT Wasn’t it the Malaysian P. M. who called for all Muslims to atatck Israel and kill Jews? I am sure that I saw that on JW recently.
And, so ISIS (which according to Abbas of the West Bank) is run by Israel/Zionists) is seeking revenge.
Note, it said also government targets.
That makes as much sense as Abbas and the Muslim theology and hatreds. And of the Useless Nations .
Sarah L Nield says
I don’t drink, never have done, alcohol clashes with my medications, but I’m going to buy a six pack of Carlsberg to give away to drinking friends and relatives.
Because if it annoys the Muslims, it’s all right by me!