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Bangsar bars warn of 20% price hike as new alcohol tax looms

Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink

Unruly Bangsar patrons: not us, blame shops selling booze after hours, say bar owners

Joshua Devarajoo blames convenience stores over unruly behavior of patrons in nightlife area

Srettha ponders lifting afternoon booze sales ban amid Thai tourism struggles

Country has enforced three-hour prohibition since 1972, but PM mulls measure to kick-start sputtering economy

Carlsberg, Heineken will see 5% price hike starting from April 1

The price of Carlsberg and Heineken is expected to increase by 5% from April 1, as reported by Sin Chew Daily.

Convenience store staff cheer proposal to sell alcohol through vending machines

Employees of convenience stores have voiced their support for Pulai MP Suhaizan Kaiat's proposition to facilitate the sale of alcoholic beverages through vending machines in these establishments.
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[UPDATED] Welcome back to the Black Parade: My Chemical Romance set to rock Malaysia in 2026

Emo legends to play Bukit Jalil on April 30 as part of their long-awaited world tour, with Malaysian tickets ranging from RM299 to RM1,099 and sales opening on July 11, 2025

End of an era: Ex-Malaysia Airlines A380 faces dismantling in French scrapyard

Once a long-haul icon, the superjumbo is being dismantled for prized components as the airline modernises its fleet with fuel-efficient jets

22.4% fail SPM Maths — ‘That’s not just a number, it’s a national warning’

Poor foundational skills and declining global rankings signal long-term risks for Malaysia’s STEM talent pipeline, warns UKM academic

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