Authorities in Malaysia's Sabah state uncovered two separate liquor smuggling cases within a single week this month, the latest in a string of incidents that officials and industry observers link to the country's steep alcohol taxes and an unusual quirk in its tax code that has turned a nearby duty-free island into a smuggling gateway. Read More
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Malaysian customs officers have seized more than 190,000 litres of alcohol hidden in shipping containers and falsely declared as everything from furniture and shoes to bathtubs and welding machines. Read More
Only two of the nine markets tracked by Vino Joy News saw both import volume and value fall in the first half of 2026, highlighting pockets of resilience across Asia.
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Australian wine is expanding rapidly across Asia. Already a leading supplier to China and India and gaining ground in Thailand, Australia is now extending its dominance in Malaysia. Read More
Spain’s leading wine group, Familia Torres, has appointed Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd as its exclusive importer and distributor in Malaysia. Read More
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Imports from Australia, France and Chile fall sharply, weighing on Malaysia's overall market performance.
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Imports are down, but Malaysia’s wine scene is buzzing. Despite a steep drop in shipments and a majority-Muslim population, Bordeaux Liquid Gold sees demand surging — fuelled by tourism, a tilt toward premium wines, and an unexpected boom in white wine. Read More
The shortfall, compounded by the conspicuous absence of key buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong, casts a spotlight on shifting regional priorities and rising cost concerns surrounding the fair. Read More
Here's the wine market landscape of India, Taiwan and Malaysia with latest imports data of 2024. Read More