Since September 2017, hotels in Malaysia charge RM10 per room, per night on foreigners staying in hotels or registered private accommodation. — StockSnap
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has intensified calls for the Tourism Tax (TTx) to be abolished as it is counterproductive to tourists.
Matta president Datuk Tan Kok Liang said the association had objected and expressed concern to the Tourism Ministry “from day one”. TTx which came into effect on Sept 1 last year charges a flat rate of RM10 per room night on foreigners staying in hotels or registered private accommodation.
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