Business as usual despite new tax

Hard to say no to: Afif Fahimi says despite the new tax, he believes Malaysians will not stop consuming sugary drinks or food, especially cakes and pastries. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Food and beverage operators will not reduce their usage of sugar despite the implementation of the sugar tax next year, but for now, they will maintain their prices.

A coffee shop owner who requested anonymity said the increase in the excise duty on sugar would surely affect traders like him.