Strict law enforcement better than suspending alcohol sales, says business group

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Malaysia-Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors' General Association says the penalty for drink driving should be enhanced and the law strictly enforced. FMTNews DrunkDriver

The aftermath of the accident which killed a man in Kuantan yesterday. The man was hit by a driver going against traffic, believed to have been driving under the influence.

He said stricter enforcement coupled with heavier punishments would serve as a deterrent and make drinkers think twice before breaching the law. Even for a first-timer, he said the punishment should be a RM100,000 fine, a two-year jail sentence or both, in order to make drinkers aware of the gravity of the crime.

It suggested that the Customs Department and local councils suspend the issuance of licences to sell alcohol and stop the sale of liquor at 24-hour convenience stores.

 

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Guns in the hands of the righteous protects the people, in the wrong hands, it is a weapon for murder. Alcoholic drinks, drank responsibly is a drink of celebration and toast but when abused, again it is very likely a cause of manslaughter. Law and enforcement is needed to remind

In the first place why such things are happening? In the first place did our enforcement agencies did the enforcement strictly with the existing laws? Do any severe or any other drastic measures will bring any good in the first place?

Both should be responsible. The seller is part of the problem.

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