Tobacco malaise takes

15-Oct-2004

A proposal to ban duty-free tobacco sales in Malaysia could spell problems for the country's travel retailers. And with valuable tenders imminent at Kuala Lumpur International airport, the government may need reminding of the damage a ban could cause

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October is turning into a bad month for duty-free tobacco. It was this time last year that the South African industry was stunned by an announcement from the country's health

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(12-Jul-2002) - MALAYSIA. Tenders will be called at the end of this year for duty-free contracts at Kuala Lumpur International airport, the airport authority has confirmed. International companies will be invited to bid for the business, which has suffered more than most regional airports through the Asian economic crisis and September 11.
(5-Oct-2004) - Industry campaigners suggest the threat could be "very serious" while Dimensi Eksklusif tells RavenFox.com the proposal could be "a long way down the line"
(23-Oct-2003) - MALAYSIA. Operators at Kuala Lumpur International airport (KLIA) have reported a surge in sales in the past three months as business picks up again following the slump in early 2003.