The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government feedback arm
Reach have launched a public consultation to seek views on proposed
measures to designate no-alcohol zones at some public places and
shorten the sale hours of alcohol at retail outlets.
In a statement on Monday, MHA said these measures aim to curb
alcohol intoxication, and protect the public from "safety threat
and dis-amenities caused by drinkers congregating at public
places".
MHA said that some Members of Parliaments and residents living near
congregation hotspots such as Robertson Quay and Little India have
raised concerns in the media about these issues. It added that
excessive alcohol consumption and intoxication give rise to law and
order problems such as disorderly behaviour and fights, as well as
public nuisance such as noise pollution and littering.
"In view of the above, MHA is looking at upstream measures to
holistically tackle the problems of alcohol intoxication and public
drinking in the long term," said the statement.
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