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Taxation

10. Excise Duty

Excise duties are levied on selected products manufactured in Malaysia, namely cigarettes, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, playing cards, mahjong tiles and motor vehicles. While excise duties are charged at ad valorem rates for motor vehicles, playing cards and mahjong tiles, for cigarettes, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages they are imposed at a combination of specific and ad valorem rates.