Alcohol poisoning: Three premises in Sungai Buloh closed - Exco

SUNGAI BULOH, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Three premises selling hard liquor in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh were ordered to be closed for not having a valid business license and suspected of selling fake alcoholic drinks.

Selangor Local Government, Public Transport and New Villages Development Committee chairman Ng Sze Han said the three premises were owned and operated by foreigners besides being set up on agricultural land.

“All the premises operate as eateries that also sell hard liquor. But we have yet to trace the real owners and investigations are ongoing.

“As such, action has been taken to close these premises. We view this problem seriously,” he told reporter s when met here today.

Following that, Ng, who is also Kinrara assemblyman, said a special meeting would be held soon with other relevant agencies such as the district office, Royal Malaysia Police and the Ministry of Health.

So far the MOH has confirmed 19 people have died, 14 in critical condition and nine others warded for treated and observation for methanol poisoning after consuming hard liquor in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. 

-- BERNAMA