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KOTA BHARU: The government has not ruled out the possibility of extending the ban on the sale of liquor in grocery and sundries stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores across the country, following the measure in the Federal Territories.
The Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, said the matter had received positive feedback from civil society, including Muslims and non-Muslims.
Welcoming the latest ruling by the Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL), which will ban the sale of spirits at these outlets from next October, he said this was part of the government’s comprehensive strategy.
“This must be supported by all citizens, regardless of their religion, race or political affiliation. This is not a political agenda, ”he told reporters after handing over the keys to the house to a single mother, Rashidah Semail, 48.
The gift for the home was made under the MyHaus Inspiration Program of the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation in Kampung Parang Puting, Pengkalan Chepa, here.
Currently, Marzuk said the ban was only applicable to the Federal Territories, but did not rule out the possibility of it spreading to other places.
“We also received positive comments and views from the community even though there were some who expressed disagreement,” he said.
Marzuk said Malaysia was slightly behind other nations in terms of controlling liquor sales.
“Singapore has stricter rules. However, this is a very good start although it will only be implemented in the Federal Territories to begin with, ”he said.
