RM73.81mil in taxes on sugary drinks collected so far this year
The government has collected RM73.81 million in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) this year as of November.
This brings the total SSB excise revenues to date to RM521.35 million.
In a written parliamentary reply, the finance ministry said all proceeds have been channelled into the Federal Consolidated Fund, in accordance with Article 97 of the Federal Constitution.
“Excise duties imposed on SSBs took effect from July 1, 2019 at a rate of 40 sen per litre, based on the prescribed sugar content threshold.
“The rate was later increased to 50 sen per litre on Jan 1, 2024, and most recently to 90 sen per litre from Jan 1, 2025.
“This increase is part of the government’s efforts to reduce the consumption of high-sugar beverages among Malaysians and…
