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KOTA BHARU: The government has not ruled out the possibility of extending the ban on the sale of liquors in grocery and sundries stores, convenience stores and Chinese medicine stores, in other states, in addition to the Federal Territories.
Deputy Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (pix) He said he welcomed the latest decision by the Minister of Federal Territories Tan Sri Annuar Musa through the Kuala Lumpur City Council (DBKL), which banned the sale of spirits in these stores from October next year.
He said the matter not only involved religious lawsuits, but also received general positive feedback from civil society, including Muslims and non-Muslims.
“Currently, the ban is only applicable to the Federal Territories, but we do not rule out the possibility that it will be extended to other places.
“We also received positive comments and opinions from the community, although few expressed their disagreement,” he said.
He told the press after presenting a house key to a single mother Rashidah Semail, 48, at the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YaPEIM) ‘s Inspirational MyHaus Parang Program in Kampung Puting, Pengkalan Chepa here today.
Ahmad Marzuk said Malaysia is a bit behind in terms of controlling the sale of liquor.
“If we look at our neighboring country like Singapore, it has stricter rules that involve various restrictions. However, this is a very good start even though it has only been implemented in the Federal Territories so far.
“Therefore, this is part of the government’s comprehensive strategy that must be supported by all citizens regardless of religion, race, and political affiliation. This is not a political agenda, ”he said.
In another development, Ahmad Marzuk said that he supported the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Kelantan from today until December 6 and saw it as the best preventive measure to prevent the spread of the Covid infection. -19 in the community. -Called
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