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The Star
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
NS bans drinking in four public areas
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government has banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages along public beaches in Port Dickson. However, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said there is no drinking ban in private areas or other establishments along those beaches. He said his administration has also decided to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic drinks in public fields, children's playgrounds and recreational parks. 'The state exco at its meeting decided to ban such activities in these four public areas due to the high number of complaints from the people. 'Those who flout the regulations will be liable to a compound of up to RM2,000,' he told reporters yesterday, adding that all local governments in the state have been told to enforce the ruling within their respective jurisdictions. Aminuddin said the ban is necessary as those who consume alcoholic beverages often cause a nuisance, which then causes others to stay away from these areas. He said some irresponsible people would also break the bottles and cause a mess in public places. The authorities have also received reports of injuries sustained by members of the public due to broken glass and shards. 'There have also been reports of fights among those who consume alcohol in these places, and we want to put an end to this. 'All Malaysians should be allowed free access to these places at any time without having to worry about their safety or well-being,' he said. He said the state's bylaws do not specify that drinking alcohol in public places is an offence, and that policemen or local council officers who respond to public complaints can only advise those who do so to leave the place. Malaysian Public Service Society president Andrew Raju said the ban is timely as drinkers tend to leave trash behind. 'I've also heard stories of intoxicated people who would go for a swim after a few beers,' he said, adding that the ban should cover more public places. However, former Seri Tanjung assemblyman Datuk M. Ravi said there should not be a blanket ban since Port Dickson is a tourist destination. A resident suggested that the ban be enforced only after a certain hour.
Malaysian Reserve
14 hours ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Negeri Sembilan bans alcohol in public recreational spaces
SEREMBAN — Negeri Sembilan has banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public recreational spaces such as parks, playgrounds, fields and beaches with immediate effect. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the decision is aimed at respecting the sensitivities of the public who use these areas for leisure and recreation. Enforcement will be conducted by local authorities and police, with a maximum fine of up to RM2,000. 'We have received many complaints about individuals consuming alcohol in these areas and leaving behind bottles and other packaging. 'We are not prohibiting alcohol consumption entirely. People can still drink at shops or in private premises, just not in these public spaces,' he said after chairing the state executive council meeting today. Meanwhile, Local Government Development, Housing, and Transportation Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said complaints received included disturbances caused by noise, fights and discarded broken alcohol bottles. 'There have been incidents where children and members of the public were injured. We have many fields, playgrounds, parks and beaches meant for recreation and relaxation. But when these places are used as drinking spots, people no longer want to go there,' he said. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No booze in parks and beaches: Negeri Sembilan enforces alcohol ban in public areas
SEREMBAN, July 2 — Negeri Sembilan has banned the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public recreational spaces such as parks, playgrounds, fields and beaches with immediate effect. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the decision is aimed at respecting the sensitivities of the public who use these areas for leisure and recreation. Enforcement will be conducted by local authorities and police, with a maximum fine of up to RM2,000. 'We have received many complaints about individuals consuming alcohol in these areas and leaving behind bottles and other packaging. 'We are not prohibiting alcohol consumption entirely. People can still drink at shops or in private premises, just not in these public spaces,' he said after chairing the state executive council meeting today. Meanwhile, Local Government Development, Housing, and Transportation Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar said complaints received included disturbances caused by noise, fights and discarded broken alcohol bottles. 'There have been incidents where children and members of the public were injured. We have many fields, playgrounds, parks and beaches meant for recreation and relaxation. But when these places are used as drinking spots, people no longer want to go there,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
15 hours ago
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan bans alcohol in public recreational areas
SEREMBAN: Negeri Sembilan has enforced an immediate ban on alcohol consumption in public recreational spaces, including parks, playgrounds, fields, and beaches. The decision, announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, aims to address public complaints and maintain family-friendly environments. Enforcement will be handled by local authorities and police, with offenders facing fines of up to RM2,000. 'We are not banning alcohol entirely. Consumption is still permitted in licensed shops and private premises, but public spaces must remain safe and clean,' Aminuddin said after a state executive council meeting. Local Government Development, Housing, and Transportation Committee chairman J. Arul Kumar highlighted recurring issues such as noise disturbances, fights, and broken glass left behind by drinkers. 'Children and visitors have been injured. These spaces are meant for relaxation, not as drinking spots,' he added.
Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Straits Times
Alcohol consumption to be banned at Port Dickson beaches
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Alcohol consumption is set to be banned at the resort town of Port Dickson. SEREMBAN - Negeri Sembilan has decided to ban the consumption of alcoholic beverages along public beaches in Port Dickson, said the Malaysian state's Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun. He said his administration has also decided to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic drinks in public fields, children's playgrounds and recreational parks. 'The state executive council, at its meeting today, decided to ban such activities in these four public areas because of the high number of complaints from the people,' Datuk Seri Aminuddin told reporters after chairing the meeting at Wisma Negeri here on July 2 . 'Those who flout the regulations will be liable to a compound (fine) of up to RM2,000 (S$600) ,' he said, adding that all local councils have been told to enforce the ruling within their respective jurisdictions. M r Aminuddin said the ban was necessary as those who consumed alcoholic beverages often caused a nuisance, which caused others to stay away from these areas. He said some irresponsible individuals would also break the bottles and leave a mess. The authorities have also received reports of injuries caused by broken glass, he added. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade Singapore 3 out of 4 in Singapore cannot identify deepfake content: Cyber Security Agency survey Singapore Ong Beng Seng's court hearing rescheduled one day before he was expected to plead guilty Singapore Three hair salons raided in clampdown on touting, vice, drugs in Geylang and Joo Chiat Singapore The romance continues: Former 'Singapore girl', 77, returns to Osaka Expo after 55 years Singapore GrabCab, Singapore's newest taxi operator, hits the roads with over 40 cabs to be rolled out in July Singapore Police looking into claim by driver who caused teen's death that he was an NUS student Singapore 3 weeks' jail for man who touched himself on train, flicked bodily fluid on female passenger 'There have also been reports of fights among those who consume alcohol in these places, and we want to put an end to this. 'All Malaysians should be allowed free access to these places any time without having to worry about their safety or well-being,' he said, adding that some individuals feared going near these areas when they saw groups of people consuming alcohol. Mr Aminuddin said that at present, the state's by-laws did not specify that drinking alcohol in public places was an offence. He said policemen or local council officers who respond to public complaints are only able to advise those who do so to leave the area. 'This has caused certain public areas to be popular meeting points for those who consume alcoholic beverages,' he added. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
