Datuk Seri Ramesh Rao Krishnan Naidu, who was recently appointed as the special officer in charge of Indian affairs to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the government to ban the sale of alcohol after 10pm in all 24-hour premises. He added that this measure would have a better long-term effect on the community and families because each individual will be protected from the worrying dangers of the influence of alcohol.
According to Bernama, Ramesh Rao further elaborated that the consumption of alcohol late at night would usually be taken excessively. As a result, the risk of incidents such as road accidents, fights and even crimes would be increased.
Ramesh Rao, who is also the president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Pertubuhan Minda dan Sosial Prihatin asserted,
“Apart from this, the ban would protect the younger generation from engaging in activities that are not beneficial, pointless as well as harmful to them,”
The Indian affairs special officer to the DPM proposed that initial measures on this matter can be in the form of local authorities imposing a ban on alcohol sales after 10pm in retail premises that operate for 24 hours in their regulated areas. With this initiative being implemented, Ramesh Rao hopes that the quality of social life in the community for people from all walks of life would be improved and that Malaysians can live healthier and more harmonious lives.
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