At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor
Police arrested four people over sale of illicit liquor and seized 200 litres of the methanol-mixed alcoholic drink, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Tobacco, alcoholic beer smuggling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
Issues on the rise in child abuse cases in child care centres throughout the country will also be brought up during today's sitting.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Suspected burglar held after falling asleep in complainant's house
The suspect was believed to have fallen asleep after consuming alcoholic drinks belonging to the complainant.
Tue Jan 24 2023
[COLUMNIST] Moving away from price controls and subsidies
Since April 2022, the food and non-alcoholic beverages category has risen from 4.1 pct to 5.2 pct in May and was 6.1 pct in June.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Govt does not intend to revoke liquor licence policy for eateries - Tengku Zafrul
The existing policy stipulated that the retail sale of alcoholic beverages on premises must be licensed under the Excise Act 1976.
Thu Dec 09 2021
PBTs have power to ban alcohol sales to Muslims - Idris
Local Authorities (PBT) have the power to enforce the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks to Muslims in the country.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Idris agrees with Penang Mufti's call to address issue of 'Timah' whiskey branding
Local alcoholic beverage company urged to immediately change its 'Timah' brand and the picture used on the bottle.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Man detained for feeding baby with alcoholic drink
Police have arrested a man to assist in the investigation over a viral video showing a baby being fed with alcoholic drink on social media today, believed to be at a flat in Teluk Bahang.
Tue Jun 22 2021
'Buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious': a sneak peek of Harry Potter's butterbeer in NYC
The bottled butterbeer which is non-alcoholic, came in a vegan version.
Thu May 13 2021
Indonesia backtracks on allowing alcoholic drinks investments for foreign firms
However, the regulations were still met with criticism from Islamic groups.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Govt to consider suggestions to review law on alcohol sale
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is prepared to consider suggestions to review laws on the sale of alcoholic.
Tue Jun 02 2020
Restaurant ordered to close for not complying with SOPs
An operation dubbed Ops COVID-19 at 6 pm also found that the restaurant, which also sells alcoholic beverages, did not comply with the social distancing rules.
Mon Jun 01 2020
Free of spirits, I faced flak from friends
At a recent dinner party, I asked a bartender for a spirits-free drink: "Sparkling water, no ice, lime, please." It threw the fellow for a loop.
Mon Mar 06 2017
Sale of alcoholic beverages only to those aged 21 and above from Dec 2017
Come Dec 1, 2017, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to people above 21 years of age from the current 18, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Surabaya to ban alcohol beverages
Surabaya will ban the production, distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Sun May 15 2016
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024