00:00The Cabinet has unanimously decided to exempt Chinese vernacular school halls from the ban on serving alcoholic beverages at events, says a report by Sin Chu.
00:11This means alcohol can still be served at weddings, cultural functions, and fundraising dinners held in these schools.
00:18According to the Chinese Daily, the Cabinet decided that it will maintain existing education ministry regulations without adding new restrictions.
00:25It quoted DAP's Transport Minister Lok Siu Fook as confirming the matter.
00:31Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament that alcohol must not be served in schools, including at events held after school hours, adding that the Education Ministry is reviewing its regulations on the matter.
00:43Several Chinese ministers, including Lok, Nga Korming, Chang Likang, and Tiongking Singh, reportedly objected to expanding the ban to Chinese schools during today's Cabinet meeting.
00:54Several Amno ministers were also said to have expressed understanding, acknowledging that renting out their halls helped these independently-run schools raise funds.
01:04Natasha Bust, FMT.
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