Nexus -
info_outline
Stay signed in to save your points and redeem your rewards at Nexus

Your Rewards are Waiting!

Stay signed in to save the points you've earned. Click on the points to redeem your rewards at Nexus before they expire.

Login In Now
Nation

Sugar tax expanded to premix since March 1, says Health Ministry

By RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM, TARRENCE TAN and GERARD GIMINO

KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to combat the prevalence of obesity, the sugar tax has been expanded to premix since March 1, says the Health Ministry.

This is in addition to the sugar tax imposed on ready to drink (RTD) drinks which came into effect in July 2019.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Parliament , obesity , sugar tax , Health Ministry , Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat

Next In Nation
Celebrating National Day, Sabah Day together can unify Malaysians, says Hajiji
Umno to begin formal talks on Melaka polls cooperation after assembly dissolution
13 arrested after armed brawl outside Air Itam school
Two relief centres opened to shelter Kg Lok Buta fire victims
Haze: Cloud seeding targets areas with API above 150, falling dam levels
K9 Xiao Bao melts hearts at Merdeka rehearsal
Haze: 1,211 hotspots recorded across Southern Asean region, 13 in Malaysia
Technician arrested over road rage incident near Sungai Besi
Buyers of delayed D’Aman Residensi to receive keys soon, says exco member
Haze: Serian, Samarahan, Kuching record hazardous API readings

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.