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flag Malaysia’s proposed alcohol ban in schools sparks backlash over cultural and funding concerns.

flag Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s statement that alcohol should not be served in public school halls, including those in Chinese community-funded schools, has sparked backlash from Malaysian Chinese leaders. flag Critics, including MCA and MP Jimmy Puah, argue the proposed ban unfairly targets cultural traditions, threatens funding for vernacular schools, and undermines Malaysia’s multiculturalism. flag They warn the blanket policy could harm school sustainability and fail to account for context, urging inclusive consultation instead of top-down rules.

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