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In the days after the riot at Little India, then Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew who was also a Member of Parliament of the district wrote on Facebook that he would consider limiting the sale of liquor within Little India. A temporary ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol in Little India took effect during the weekend of 14–15 December ...
In 2022, the laws were revised to allow hotels, restaurants, and outlets that serve food as well as display and sell alcohol to apply for liquor sale licenses. Those over 21 can apply for a drinking permit, while Muslims must get a prescription from a doctor with at least an associate professor rank. [19]
Opponents of drinking in public (such as religious organizations or governmental agencies) argue that it encourages overconsumption of alcohol and binge drinking, rowdiness, and violence, and propose that people should instead drink at private businesses such as public houses, bars, or clubs, where a bartender may prevent overconsumption and where rowdiness can be better controlled by the fact ...
In addition to having the world's highest drinking age (a contentious honor we share with 12 other countries), the United States also has very strict laws on public drinking. Each state is allowed ...
Legal drinking ages vary around the world, and many are lower than in the United States. Before you raise a glass or down a pint, be sure you know the laws abroad. Here are the laws in 21 popular ...
However, there are often restrictions on alcohol sale and use, for instance a minimum age for drinking and laws against public drinking and drinking and driving. [18] A 2024 meta-analysis found that alcohol consumption increased on average each year, with the most significant rise occurring between the ages of 12 and 13. Drinking peaked around ...
Children aged 15–17 should not be given alcohol on more than one day a week – and then only under supervision from carers or parents. [55] [56] [57] Singapore: A recurring message of the Get Your Sexy Back campaign is that consuming 5 or more units of alcohol (70 g pure ethanol) at a single sitting constitutes binge drinking. [58]
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s Law Minister said “cancel culture” rules may be included in legislation in the near future as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure ...