SHAH ALAM, Oct. 7 -- Malaysians have been urged to respect the Federal Constitution, adhere to Islamic principles and be mindful of Muslim sensitivities to preserve national harmony and unity, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

In a Facebook post yesterday, Mohd Na'im said that in Malaysia's context as an Islamic country and global halal hub, serving alcoholic beverages at government-related official events could harm the country's image and cause public unease.

"The act of serving or promoting alcohol-based beverages at official government functions is against Islamic law, moral values, and the laws of the country.

"Islam not only prohibits the consumption of alcohol but a...