Hard liquor is going to be slightly harder to get in KL next year.

New guidelines by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has stated that sundry shops, grocery shops and convenience stores will no longer be allowed to sell the item starting 1 October next year.



According to a report by The Star, pure of mixed liquor products in traditional medicine will be exempted from the ruling.

Beer will also still be allowed but can only be sold at the said premises from 7am to 9pm.

Beers will also have to be placed in a different space as compared to the other non-alcoholic drinks.

Additional regulations

"Business premises that sell liquor also cannot be in front of police stations, places of worship, schools and hospitals.

"Premises and activities that allow liquor sale include restaurants, pubs, bars, hotels, commercial complexes, warehouses, supermarkets, hypermarkets as well as promotional activities that serve liquor.

"Pubs, bars, lounges and restaurants can sell liquor from 10am until midnight while additional applications to extend the sale of liquor until 2am can be made based on the allowed entertainment hours of the premises or the approved time limit for premises located at entertainment zones.

"Meanwhile, the sale of liquor for wholesalers and sundry shops are limited to 7am to 9pm while beer houses are allowed to sell liquor from 10am to midnight," the guidelines stated.



Another new ruling is that Samsu would be banned entirely.

Starting 15 December, the production, sale and consumption of Samsu is illegal in Kuala Lumpur.

Looks like a lot of new rulings are about to begin.

Take note and stay out of trouble by following the guidelines you guys.