It was announced in the 2022 Budget in October 2021 that with effect from 1 April 2022 excise duty would be imposed on certain pre-mixed preparations of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) containing a total sugar content exceeding 33.3 grams per 100 grams. However, the Royal
Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) made an announcement on 31 March 2022 that the above implementation has been postponed to a later date that is to be announced. We will provide you with the date and details of the implementation once the RMCD has finalised and released them.
For more information, please contact:
Raja Kumaran
Director, Indirect Taxes, - PwC Malaysia