Old Town White Coffee denies having any links to DAP

PETALING JAYA: The Old Town White Coffee restaurant chain has denied having any links to DAP following allegations made by Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
"We would also like to clarify once again that Old Town White Coffee is not affiliated with any political party, or any politician as recently alleged by a certain public figure, nor does the company have any political interests," the company's chairman, Ahmed Tasir, said in a statement today.
According to a Malaysiakini report, he stressed that Old Town is a public-listed company on Bursa Malaysia's Main Board, and that none of its board members are active members of any political party.
Meanwhile, Perak DAP adviser Ngeh Koo Ham said he never owned any shares in Old Town White Coffee café franchise as claimed by Ismail Sabri.
He was quoted by Malaysian Insider as saying he wants Ismail Sabri to retract his remarks within 48 hours, adding that he would be lodging a police report against the minister today.
Meanwhile, Ahmed also reportedly gave an assurance that the restaurant's halal certification remained valid, and that claims to the contrary are untrue and misinformed.
"Old Town White Coffee does not serve any non-halal food products or alcohol, and all our food and beverages are prepared in a halal manner."
"We will continue to work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure that all our outlets in Malaysia remain halal-certified," he said.