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Govt considering raising tobacco tax

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The tobacco tax, which was last increased in September 2014, currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices in the country.

PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes.

Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices.

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