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


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.

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