![At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718791281_wineandbeershop.jpg)
At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor
Police arrested four people over sale of illicit liquor and seized 200 litres of the methanol-mixed alcoholic drink, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665391185_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674542824_SerembanTidurSel.jpg)
Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house
The suspect was believed to have fallen asleep after consuming alcoholic drinks belonging to the complainant.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Moving away from price controls and subsidies [COLUMNIST] Moving away from price controls and subsidies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604927323_pasaraya.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Moving away from price controls and subsidies
Since April 2022, the food and non-alcoholic beverages category has risen from 4.1 pct to 5.2 pct in May and was 6.1 pct in June.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![Govt does not intend to revoke liquor licence policy for eateries - Tengku Zafrul Govt does not intend to revoke liquor licence policy for eateries - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637749291_TBZAFRULjpg.jpg)
Govt does not intend to revoke liquor licence policy for eateries - Tengku Zafrul
The existing policy stipulated that the retail sale of alcoholic beverages on premises must be licensed under the Excise Act 1976.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41636028635_TBidrisahmad.jpg)
PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris
Local Authorities (PBT) have the power to enforce the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks to Muslims in the country.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Idris agrees with Penang Mufti's call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding Idris agrees with Penang Mufti's call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634631519_TBidrisahmad.jpg)
Idris agrees with Penang Mufti's call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding
Local alcoholic beverage company urged to immediately change its 'Timah' brand and the picture used on the bottle.
Tue Oct 19 2021
![Man detained for feeding baby with alcoholic drink Man detained for feeding baby with alcoholic drink](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624350719_bayi.jpg)
Man detained for feeding baby with alcoholic drink
Police have arrested a man to assist in the investigation over a viral video showing a baby being fed with alcoholic drink on social media today, believed to be at a flat in Teluk Bahang.
Tue Jun 22 2021
!['Buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious': a sneak peek of Harry Potter's butterbeer in NYC 'Buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious': a sneak peek of Harry Potter's butterbeer in NYC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620887013_LYNCH.jpg)
'Buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious': a sneak peek of Harry Potter's butterbeer in NYC
The bottled butterbeer which is non-alcoholic, came in a vegan version.
Thu May 13 2021
![Indonesia backtracks on allowing alcoholic drinks investments for foreign firms Indonesia backtracks on allowing alcoholic drinks investments for foreign firms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51606751022_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesia backtracks on allowing alcoholic drinks investments for foreign firms
However, the regulations were still met with criticism from Islamic groups.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591082258_alcoholarakwine.jpg)
Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is prepared to consider suggestions to review laws on the sale of alcoholic.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![Restaurant ordered to close for not complying with SOPs Restaurant ordered to close for not complying with SOPs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81590967928_BUTTERWORTH.jpg)
Restaurant ordered to close for not complying with SOPs
An operation dubbed Ops COVID-19 at 6 pm also found that the restaurant, which also sells alcoholic beverages, did not comply with the social distancing rules.
Mon Jun 01 2020
![Free of spirits, I faced flak from friends Free of spirits, I faced flak from friends](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480600291_alcoholarakwine.jpg)
Free of spirits, I faced flak from friends
At a recent dinner party, I asked a bartender for a spirits-free drink: "Sparkling water, no ice, lime, please." It threw the fellow for a loop.
Mon Mar 06 2017
![Sale of alcoholic beverages only to those aged 21 and above from Dec 2017 Sale of alcoholic beverages only to those aged 21 and above from Dec 2017](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81463472929_Arak.jpg)
Sale of alcoholic beverages only to those aged 21 and above from Dec 2017
Come Dec 1, 2017, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to people above 21 years of age from the current 18, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said.
Wed Jun 01 2016
![Surabaya to ban alcohol beverages Surabaya to ban alcohol beverages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81463291155_Wine.jpg)
Surabaya to ban alcohol beverages
Surabaya will ban the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Sun May 15 2016