Customs Dept ordered not to proceed with liquor licences


KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry has directed the Customs Department not to proceed with the enforcement of licensing on the sale of alcohol in restaurants and coffee shops.

According to a circular dated Dec 9, the ministry ordered the enforcement of liquor licensing to be discontinued.

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