Sugary drinks tax important first step, but obesity in Malaysia demands further action
PUTRAJAYA/CYBERJAYA, 3 MAY 2019 – Overweight and obesity in Malaysia is an issue of growing concern and one that is frequently debated. The introduction of an excise tax of 40 sen per litre on sugary drinks and the introduction of a healthy school breakfast programme are timely and welcome steps in the right direction. However, in the near future…