Malaysia to raise drinking age to 21

  • Reading time:2 min(s) read

Muslim-majority Malaysia said Wednesday (Jun 1) it would raise its minimum age for alcohol consumption to 21 next year from the current 18 to stem underage drinking and alcohol abuse. (more…)

Malaysia. Smooth cold one now in a bottle

  • Reading time:2 min(s) read

How would you like to enjoy the smooth sensation of freshly tapped beer anytime and anywhere?

Now, with Carlsberg’s latest innovation, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, you can – the only difference being the fact that it’s now in a bottle.

It is now available in a familiar looking green bottle with a white label with hints of silver instead of the brand’s iconic green. (more…)

Malaysia. Brewers may need to be innovative

  • Reading time:5 min(s) read

Beer companies may have to adopt a different approach to target further growth in the Malaysian market amid the extremely difficult operating environment surrounding the industry currently. (more…)

Malaysia. Carlsberg expects a tough year in FY16

  • Reading time:2 min(s) read

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (Carlsberg Malaysia) expects a tough year in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2016 (FY16), given the slower economic growth in Malaysia and Singapore compounded by the increase in the excise duty. (more…)

Guinness Anchor to be Heineken Malaysia

  • Reading time:3 min(s) read

If a combination of Anheuser Busch InBev and SABMiller could prompt the mega-brewer to focus on its bigger brands and see a massive worldwide distribution, then it should also be the case for Malaysian-listed Guinness Anchor Bhd (GAB), whose major shareholder now is the second largest beer group in the world by volume, Heineken NV. (more…)