In next year’s budget the Malaysian Government plans to keep the country’s excise duty for sugary beverages and introduce a duty for liquid or gel that contains nicotine used for electronic cigarettes and vapes. This is part of the Government’s health agenda, according to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
He said: “In fostering a healthy culture as well as tackling non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, the Government has agreed to continue with the Healthy Malaysia National Agenda”.