Nga: No change in alcohol sale policy


A stroke of culture: Nga with his ‘masterpiece’ after trying his hand at calligraphy during a visit to upgraded Canning Garden market in Ipoh. — Bernama

IPOH: There will be no changes to the policy on the sale of alcohol, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

“Right now, it’s status quo. Full stop, there are no issues,” he told reporters when asked if local governments have the authority to ban the sale of alcohol after visiting the upgraded Canning Garden market here yesterday.

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