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The Negeri Sembilan state government has clarified that its new alcohol ban only applies to specific public spaces and does not affect private establishments or private beaches
At a press conference in Seremban, state executive councillor J Arul Kumar said the move was intended to address public safety concerns, particularly around noise disturbances and broken glass left at parks and playgrounds.
"This is a safety issue, not a religious issue. This is not a matter of prohibiting non-Muslims from purchasing or consuming alcohol, and it should not be politicised or used as a scapegoat," he said, according to Malaysiakini.
The new regulation, which took effect this week, prohibits alcohol consumption in four types of public areas: public beaches, playgrounds, recreational parks, and fields
According to Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, offenders may face fines of up to RM2,000
However, Arul emphasised that the law does not affect cafés, pubs, hotels, or restaurants with private beach access.
"We are not prohibiting anyone from consuming alcohol. There are cafés, bars, restaurants, and venues at private beaches all serving alcohol, which you can freely consume," he explained.
"There should be no issues in purchasing or consuming alcohol from hotels and restaurants with their own private beaches, or if you want to purchase alcohol to consume at home," Arul added
Arul also pointed to recent complaints from residents in areas like Port Dickson and Nilai, involving drunken fights and loud music at night.
One incident reportedly left broken glass strewn across a public park.
The state government has designated zoning areas for entertainment venues where alcohol remains permitted, and no changes have been made to excise licensing rules.
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