Business tycoon Tan Sri Robert Tan has pleaded not guilty to dishonestly inducing the then-Finance Ministry into awarding a fleet supply, repair, maintenance, and management contract to Spanco Sdn Bhd in 2019.
Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon arrived at the Jalan Duta courthouse at 8.13am to face charges related to a government fleet project involving Spanco Sdn Bhd, totalling RM4.5 billion.
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