Hard to say no to: Afif Fahimi says despite the new tax, he believes Malaysians will not stop consuming sugary drinks or food, especially cakes and pastries. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
“The new tax will not only increase the price of beverages, but will also have a domino effect on other food items,” he said. Cafe owner Afif Fahimi Mohamad Aris said despite the new tax, he felt Malaysians would not stop consuming sugary drinks or food, especially cakes and pastries. “I don’t use sugar a lot, actually. For example, to make coffee taste better, I need to have good coffee beans and quality fresh milk to make it tasty. It’s not all about sugar,” he said.