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Grocery and sundries stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores in Kuala Lumpur will not be able to sell hard liquor starting October 1 next year.
However, pure or mixed liquor products in traditional medicine will be exempt from this rule and beer can still be sold in these locations from 7 am to 9 pm and beers must be placed separately from other beverages.
According to the new Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL) guidelines on the criteria for applications for liquor licenses, sundries stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores that sell hard liquor can only renew their license of liquor until September 30 of next year.
“Commercial premises that sell liquor cannot be in front of police stations, places of worship, schools and hospitals either.
“The venues and activities that allow the sale of liquors include restaurants, pubs, bars, hotels, shopping complexes, warehouses, supermarkets, hypermarkets as well as promotional activities that serve liquors.
“Pubs, bars, lounges and restaurants can sell liquor from 10 a.m. until midnight, while an additional request can be made to extend the sale of liquor until 2 a. M. Depending on the hours of entertainment allowed of the venue or the approved time limit for venues in entertainment areas.
“Meanwhile, the sale of liquor for wholesalers and various stores is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., while breweries can sell liquor from 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. midnight, “the guidelines stated.
Venues that allow diners to drink on the premises will need to display a blue liquor license, while those that only allow liquor to go will display a yellow license.
As of December 15 this year, the production, sale and consumption of Samsu, a cheap intoxicating liquor, is illegal in Kuala Lumpur.
The full guidelines can be viewed at https://elesen.dbkl.gov.my/elesennew/Forms/GP%20LMK%20Press%20Release2020.pdf
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