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‘Don’t turn us into Bangsar’: Bukit Damansara fights liquor sale in residential area

The matter came to light after the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Excise Licensing Board put up a notice at an under-renovation house recently

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

Abdul Karim says alcohol controversy risks harming tourism

Tourism should focus on attracting visitors, not creating divisions, says Sarawak minister

‘Ipoh’s plan to widen liquor sales ban is overreach, current law enough to prohibit sale to Muslims’

The Excise Duty Act 1976 requires sellers to obtain license with attached condition that liquor cannot be sold to minors and Muslims

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

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