Penang cops checking with NSC if premises selling alcohol as part of business may operate


GEORGE TOWN: Police are in the process of getting clarification from the National Security Council (NSC) as to whether or not premises selling alcoholic beverages as part of their business are still allowed to operate.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said based on the current standard operating procedures set by the NSC, stores that sell alcoholic beverages are not allowed to operate.

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