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).

The association said the increase would further widen the price gap between legitimate and illegal products.

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