Alcohol Ban Private Beaches Pubs Still Allowed N Sembilan Exco

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A Negeri Sembilan state executive councillor has assured that the consumption of alcohol is still permitted on private beaches.
J Arul Kumar, who holds the local government development, housing, and transportation portfolio, said this amid the state government’s alcohol ban in public recreational areas.
He maintained that the ban was reasonably justified on safety grounds and affirmed that the public is not prohibited from consuming or purchasing alcohol on private beaches or at restaurants, cafés, and pubs.
“We are not prohibiting anyone from consuming alcohol. There are cafés, bars, restaurants, and venues at private beaches all serving alcohol, which you can freely consume.
“There should be no issues in purchasing or consuming alcohol from hotels and restaurants with their own private beaches, or if you want to purchase alcohol to consume at home.
“This ban only applies to four types of public spaces, which are public beaches, playgrounds, recreational parks, and fields,” said Arul (above) at a press conference in Seremban.
Port Dickson beachHe lamented that the state’s local councils frequently received complaints from residents concerning shattered glass and empty liquor bottles around public parks, playgrounds, and beaches like Port Dickson.
He added that residents are also affected by loud noises made by drunkards at night, who often play loud music and get into fights at parks and playgrounds.
“This is a safety issue, not a religious issue. This is not a matter of prohibiting non-Muslims from purchasing or consuming alcohol, and it should not be politicised or used as a scapegoat,” he added.
“Just last week, there was also another incident in Nilai where a group of drunkards were fighting in a public park, leaving shattered glass behind and raising safety concerns among residents,” said the Nilai assemblyperson.
The Negeri Sembilan state assembly announced yesterday that alcohol would be banned with immediate effect in public recreational spaces such as parks, fields, playgrounds, and beaches.
Offenders risk being fined up to RM2,000 under this new law enforced by local authorities and state police.
Arul also reminded the public that the state government has already set aside zoning for specific entertainment venues which freely allow alcohol consumption, and that no restrictions have been imposed on excise licences. - FMT

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