excise duties Archives

27 August 2026

Malaysia

Vape Industry Flags Massive Potential Legal, Commercial Consequences After Government Drops Nicotine Appeal

Mevta says if Putrajaya decides that nicotine vape is illegal, after it dropped its appeal, there must be a minimum 6-month transition period for the entire supply chain (from raw liquid nicotine stock to retail vape sale) and refund of excise duties paid.

24 August 2026

Malaysia

Medical Group Demands Action On Nicotine Vape, Tax Collection Validity

Medical Mythbusters Malaysia wants clarity on whether nicotine vapes are now illegal and if a grace period is given to retailers. The group also asks if the RM354m in vape tax collected is invalid and if the government will pay refunds to vape businesses.

9 June 2026

Malaysia

Tax Condensed Milk Under Budget 2027: Galen Centre

The Galen Centre wants condensed milk and sweetened creamer to be taxed under Budget 2027, suggesting a tiered excise tax structure based on sugar content per 100g. The new tax should apply not just to retail sales, but also bulk supply by restaurants.

13 February 2026

Letter

Raise Tobacco Excise Duty In Malaysia By 20%, Like Singapore — Azrul Mohd Khalib

The Galen Centre urges Malaysia to follow Singapore's footsteps by raising excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products by 20%, warning that Malaysia risks becoming a "supermarket" for tobacco smuggling if Malaysia keeps tobacco relatively cheaper.

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Vape Industry Flags Massive Potential Legal, Commercial Consequences After Government Drops Nicotine Appeal

Medical Group Demands Action On Nicotine Vape, Tax Collection Validity

Tax Condensed Milk Under Budget 2027: Galen Centre

Raise Tobacco Excise Duty In Malaysia By 20%, Like Singapore — Azrul Mohd Khalib

Taiping Hospital Medical Officers Drowning Under Cluster Expansions, Zero Housemen — Medical Officer

FDS Helicopter Crash Sparks Anger: Indemnity Form, RM30 Allowance

Second Red-Bellied Piranha Caught In Klau River: Group

Taiping Hospital’s Emergency Department Is Also Drowning — Medical Officer

Philip Morris Visits Perlis Mufti, Touts ‘Safer’ Cigarettes