Trade groups: Blanket ban on ‘negative’ habits in Malaysia not good for economy, may encourage ‘unsafe’ consumption

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — A recent survey which said the majority of Malaysians wants the government to ban alcohol, sugary beverages and nightclubs as well as smoking and vaping has been criticised by trade groups.

He added that cigarette smuggling is already very rampant in Malaysia — a Nielsen study showed that illicit cigarette incidence hit 58.4 per cent in March 2022 as opposed to 54.6 per cent in December 2021 — and the government is already losing billions in revenue. Another 79 per cent purportedly want the government to ban entertainment outlets such as pubs and karaoke joints.

Restaurants, Bars and Entertainment Operators Association pro-tem committee chairman Datuk Sivakumaran Nair believes that a ban on these products and activities would infringe on the rights of the public, especially non-Muslims.

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