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No total ban: Deputy minister clarifies that retailers can sell alcohol
- UPDATED 10.58PM | Included a clarification by deputy minister Rosol Wahid on alcohol sale restrictions.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Rosol Wahid has come forth to correct his earlier statement about a blanket ban on alcohol sales during the total lockdown period.
In a statement tonight, he clarified that the restriction was limited to liquor manufacturers and liquor stores.
Convenience stores, mini markets and supermarkets are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages provided they have a valid licence...
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