Serve cendol, not alcohol during flights, say Malaysian opposition MPs
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An opposition MP claimed the majority of plane passengers do not drink alcohol.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Traditional desserts or drinks such as “cendol” should be served in flights instead of alcoholic drinks, opposition Malaysian MPs proposed in Parliament.
The suggestion was made by Mr Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki during debates on Budget 2026 in the Lower House of Parliament on Oct 14.
“There is no necessity to serve alcohol to attract foreign tourists on our planes.
“What is wrong with serving them traditional drinks or desserts such as cendol, air bandung or ABC instead of alcohol,” he said.
Air bandung is a milk and rose syrup drink while ABC or Ais Batu Campur, is a shaved ice dessert topped with ingredients like red beans, grass jelly, and sweet corn, and drizzled with colourful syrups.
Another opposition MP, Mr Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib voiced his agreement with Mr Mohd Misbahul’s suggestion.
He said the majority of plane passengers do not drink.
“Why should we cater to the minority who drink alcohol?” he said, adding that alcohol consumption is forbidden in most religions as it is viewed as a negative behaviour.
Earlier, Mr Muhammad Ismi called to question the serving of alcohol at the recent 90th anniversary school celebration in Ipoh.
He described the event as a “pesta arak” (alcoholic feast), which should not have happened at the school, which is an education centre. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
