Thirst for cheap liquor a dangerous trend


Health hazard: The high alcohol content in cheap liquor, which is available everywhere including at this convenience store in George Town, could result in alcohol poisoning. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: It was the last straw for a teacher when her husband asked their underage child to go out and buy cheap liquor for him.

After 15 years of marriage, she walked out on him.

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