Demand for Relaxed Liquor Policy Amid Surge in High-Rise Hotels and Luxury Projects

Business owners in the city have called on the government to relax liquor regulations amid a rapid rise in high‑rise hotels and luxury projects. The demand comes as the number of 25‑storey buildings and more than 450 hotels has surged in recent years. Critics argue that the current policy limits the availability of alcohol in these new developments, affecting hospitality businesses and tourism. Supporters of the change say that a relaxed policy would boost local economies and align with the growth of the hospitality sector. The government has yet to respond to the calls for policy revision.