Which premises can sell alcohol under current MCO rules?

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Licensed Premises Permitted to Sell Alcohol Under MCO Rules

Premises that sell essential services such as food and beverages, including supermarkets, mini markets, and convenience stores, are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages provided they hold the necessary liquor selling licenses and adhere to specific guidelines. The sale is restricted to these types of establishments and excludes specialised liquor stores.
Essential Service Premises Allowed Sales

Supermarkets, mini markets, and convenience stores that have obtained a liquor selling license are allowed to continue selling alcoholic beverages. These outlets are permitted to do so as part of their operations selling essential services like food and beverages, as confirmed by the Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid.
Adherence to Guidelines is Mandatory

Any premises selling alcohol must comply with stipulated guidelines, which include respecting religious sensitivities and enforcing age limits for customers purchasing alcoholic drinks. These rules are in place to ensure responsible sales practices within the permitted outlets.
Exclusion of Specialised Liquor Stores

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has clarified that the sale of alcoholic beverages is strictly confined to convenience stores and supermarkets. Specialised shops solely dedicated to selling liquor are not permitted to operate their alcohol sales during this period.
Broader Context of MCO SOPs

The allowance for these premises to sell alcohol is also contingent on not violating the National Security Council’s (NSC) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Movement Control Order (MCO). Items like cigarettes, which are also sold in these permitted premises, are allowed as long as their sale does not breach the NSC’s SOPs.

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