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A rural consumer group is pushing for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to ban all alcohol on flights in the name of social responsibility.
The Rural Malaysia Consumer and Ecology Association (Rural Malaysia) released a statement on Wednesday (22 October) calling for MAS to “take a brave and principled step” by removing alcohol from all domestic and international flights.
The group cited statistics showing 10.4% of Malaysian adults drink alcohol, with 45.1% of those engaging in binge drinking.
They argue this small percentage has a “very big impact” on safety, morals, and the country’s image.
But here’s the thing: if only 10.4% of adults drink, that means 89.6% don’t—so why the urgent need to police everyone else’s in-flight beverage choices?
The Push for Change
Secretary-General M.S. Anuar Mahmod insists this isn’t a religious issue but about “social responsibility, flight safety, public health and national identity.”
The group wants MAS to follow airlines like Saudi Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and EgyptAir—all from countries where alcohol is heavily restricted or banned outright.
https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/...full-saudi-airlines-mode-no-booze-no-excuses/