'Taking one too many was never part of our culture,' says Topin on drinks during celebrations

KOTA KINABALU: Going overboard in alcohol or food consumption during celebrations and festivals was never part of the culture here, says Sabah Native Affairs Council president Dr Benedict Topin.

He said as unique as Sabah’s culture and "adat" or customs are, there was never a time when taking too much alcohol up to the point of getting drunk and causing trouble or even speaking the wrong things was allowed.