Decision to impose blanket ban made without prior discussions, says stakeholders

Outlets like this Chinese medicine shop in Kuala Lumpur have until end of September to clear its stock of hard liquor. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

There is less than two months to go before Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) imposes new regulations banning the sale of hard liquor in sundry shops, convenience stores and Chinese medicine halls in the capital city.

Affected businesses have not given up hope that the authorities will rescind the decision.