Chewing tobacco tax announced with rise in sugary drinks tax

Anwar also announced the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages will see an increase, from 40 sen to 50 sen.

PETALING JAYA: The government has announced it will impose an excise duty on chewing tobacco at a rate of 5% plus RM27 per kg under Budget 2024.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this would be similar to the excise duty applied to snuff.