Budget 2026: Alcohol excise duty hike will fuel illicit beer growth, says brewers

KUALA LUMPUR: The 10% hike in alcohol excise duty under Budget 2026 could fuel the growth of illicit beer and reduce government tax revenue, says the Confederation of Malaysian Brewers Berhad (CMBB). Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/11/budget-2026-alcohol-excise-duty-hike-will-fuel-illicit-beer-growth-says-brewers