KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is expected to benefit the most from Malaysia’s automotive industry in 2025, driven by forward-buying interest due to the deferment of new excise duty regulations until the end of the year.

By Sofia Nasir CYBERJAYA, Oct 24 — The government has taken a bold and strategic step for long-term benefits by raising the excise duty on sugary drinks starting next year. Former health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the move will not only curb sugar consumption but...

JAKARTA, Dec 30 — Indonesia will impose a new tax on e-cigarettes on Monday (January 1) onwards, adding to an excise tax to help curb vaping, the Finance Ministry said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — The import licence or approved permit (AP) system for motor vehicles must be maintained so that priority is given to the local industry in ensuring an inclusive automotive industry development in line with the aspirations of the National Automotive Policy 2020.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced that an excise duty and two taxes under Budget 2022 that were scheduled to be implemented this year will be delayed to a date to be announced later.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The government is planning to set up a budget monitoring committee to ensure that every development proposal announced under Budget 2023 can be achieved.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The government has no plans to segregate the collection of excise duty on liquor products from the Consolidated Fund, Deputy Finance Minister II Yamani Hafez Musa said.