KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd plans a modest price increase on beer starting September 1, 2025 in a move it said was aimed at protecting profit margins amid rising costs and weak demand, as sales volume is expected to remain flat this year.

The price adjustment will only apply to the Malaysian market, according to a report published in The Edge.

The company's managing director Stefano Clini said the increase would be in the single digits and noted the announcement was unusual, as the company rarely discloses pricing details publicly.

"Our objective is to protect our margin. We're not aiming to expand them, but we are committed to ensuring they're not eroded," Clini said during a media briefing.

He pointed out...