Govt may review sale of alcohol at grocery stores


KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry said there was a need to review existing regulations that allowed alcohol to be sold in grocery stores.

According to Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Mutalib, this was because the sale of alcohol in grocery stores brought about more negative than positive effects on society.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Only five areas with�unhealthy API�readings
A bow to the past, a promise of peace
472 foreigners detained in Lebuh Pudu ops
The cost of getting it wrong
EC to review electoral boundaries after Parliament nod
Pall of gloom hangs over Dr Ainul’s burial
Printing services owner loses almost RM316,000 to tender scam
Fighting back against scams in Sabah
Far from home, close at heart
Don’t use amateur�security guards, resident groups urged

Others Also Read