Controversial academician Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has penned on the dangers posed by pork and the "ultra kiasu" to Muslims.

In his argument, the lecturer also gleaned from his experience of rearing pigs and consuming pork before embracing Islam.

Ridhuan's column in Sinar Harian , which was published today, comes in the wake of claims that porcine DNA was found in two Cadbury chocolate products, which has since been proven false .

The Chinese convert blamed the "ultra kiasu" - a reference he uses for Chinese, especially those who are pro-opposition - for the Cadbury imbroglio, which sparked off outrage among Muslims.

Disagreeing with the calls by some to torch the Cadbury factory, Ridhuan suggested that its licence be revoked, arguing that it would not bankrupt the

nation.

'Ultra kiasu will become bolder'

"This is important to serve as a lesson to others. If not, the ultra kiasu will become bolder. I am worried that in future, we will consume pork even though not in the form of real pork.

"This is because, the ultra-kiasu are producers and we are consumers. In short, as long as we are not producers, it will be difficult to get the true meaning of halal," he added.

Ridhuan, who teaches ethnic relations at the Malaysian Defence University, also agreed with former Perlis mufti that the accidental consumption of pork is not as great a sin as corruption.

In a reminder to Muslims, he said Muslims must not be too excited about food produced by the "ultra-kiasu".

"Look for Islamic food where halal is guaranteed. The question of taste is only when food enters the throat. When it enters the stomach, the taste is gone.

"I am perplexed with Muslims who are keen in fraternising shops of the ultra-kiasu when there is no halal certification, such as yong tau foo outlets, kopitiam and cake shops that use alcohol. Don't we have a choice?

"Be careful of the ultra kiasu. They know the legal requirements regarding the halal certification. They know the procedure and how to obtain halal certification..." he added.

Based on his experience of "rearing pigs and eating pork", Ridhuan also claimed that pork lard is one of the best ingredients to add shine and flavour to food.

"If there are food which shine, such as noodles, cakes and others, it is possible that it is mixed with this forbidden food," he said.