DBKL should reconsider restrictions on liquor sales, says former licensing board chairman


KUALA LUMPUR City Hall (DBKL) should reconsider its decision to restrict the sale of liquor as it could spur the sale of illegal cheap alcohol online, says former Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Excise Licensing Board (ELBKL) chairman Datuk P. Gunaseelan.

The former DBKL Advisory board member has expressed concern over the relentless promotion of binge drinking online.

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