Drunkards beware: MHA opens public consultation on liquor sale curbs

Feedback from stakeholders urged.

The Ministry of Home Affairs today launched the second phase of public consultation on proposals to control liquor sale and consumption in public places.

The first phase of the consultation was carried out between 29 October and 31 December 2013, via the REACH portal and focus-group discussions.

83% of the respondents agreed to designate no-alcohol zones in public places, while 76% of respondents supported the proposal to shorten retail sale hours of alcohol for off-premise consumption.

The respondents generally stated their preference for such retail sale of alcohol to end by 12am in residential areas and 2am in entertainment districts.

Licensed retail outlets are currently allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, except at commercial zones where there are some residential units, where sale is only allowed up to 3am.

The second phase of MHA’s public consultation is aimed at examining various options available to put the two measures into effect.

The consultation will be open starting today, 16 June, until 31 July 2014. Interested citizens may send their concerns to reach@reach.gov.sg.

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