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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

Budget 2025: use sin tax to fund innovative medication, say experts

They said public hospitals' annual budgets struggle to support innovative therapies

[WATCH] Higher sin tax on cigarettes long overdue, timely move for Budget 2025: Bersatu MP

Benefits are a healthier nation and more revenue for government to improve people’s welfare, said Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan

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Wheelchair Tennis team dominates as Malaysia eyes clean sweep at Asean Para Games

Malaysia’s wheelchair tennis squad is on track for a historic double gold at the Asean Para Games in Korat after storming into the singles and doubles finals with dominant performances

Maxim Malaysia unveils women’s safety, inclusion, and driver support initiatives after APAD approval

With full regulatory approval secured, Maxim introduces new safety, inclusion, and driver support measures, including the 'Keselamatan Wanita' initiative and the OKU Track Tariff

Malaysian football ‘Wonder Boy’ T. Gopinath Naidu dies at 51

The former national footballer’s performance earned him a spot in English Premier League clubs after beginning his journey as young as the age of 12