KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim mentioned negotiations have been underway between affected events relating to the ban of liquor gross sales at sundry outlets, comfort shops and Chinese language medication outlets within the federal capital.
He mentioned he had heard views and opinions from liquor distributors and sellers, in addition to the Federal Territories Representatives Council (MPPWP), and hopes to reach at an amicable determination relating to this challenge by the tip of October.
“We’re nonetheless negotiating with the related events concerned and can come to an settlement on the phrases whereas retaining in thoughts the Keluarga Malaysia method.
“It can be crucial that we now have a civil dialogue to resolve this challenge,” he informed a press convention after officiating a key handing-over ceremony for Residensi Wilayah Keluarga Malaysia (RWKM) Desa Satumas Residence right here on Friday (Oct 22).
Importantly, Shahidan mentioned those that buy liquor have to be above 21 years of age, non-Muslims and the locations which bought the liquor couldn’t be close to hospitals and locations of worship, in addition to residential areas.
On Nov 16, 2020, Kuala Lumpur Metropolis Corridor (DBKL) issued new tips on the factors for liquor licence purposes and that current sundry outlets, comfort shops and Chinese language medication outlets that bought exhausting liquor may solely renew their liquor licence till Sept 30 this yr.
One of many new tips additionally banned the sale of liquor by companies positioned close to police stations, locations of worship, faculties and hospitals. Though the brand new tips have been supposed to begin on Oct 1, DBKL postponed the ban on liquor gross sales till Oct 31 to permit for additional discussions.
