Datuk Mohammaddin Ketapi says the departure levy will not hurt the tourism industry here. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Datuk Mohammaddin Ketapi said international tourism here was unlikely be affected by the proposed departure levy as other countries also imposed a similar tax.“If we want tourists to come but we do not charge a levy on them, it will be a loss for us as the money can go to developing the country and rakyat,” the tourism and culture minister told reporters at the Dewan Rakyat today.
He also confirmed that the levy would not be limited to air travel, but may also be introduced to other forms of transport.Yesterday, the Departure Levy Bill underwent its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat, with the second reading due later today.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
MKetapi R u sure YB ? On what basis do u make that comment
He is truly the worst tourism minister.
Ireland Ireland Latest News, Ireland Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Finance minister: RM19.6b supplementary budget won’t affect govt’s fiscal target | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today said the supplementary budget of RM19.6 billion will not affect the government’s fiscal target of 3.7 per cent for 2018 as it was part of the real expenditure for the year. When tabling the second reading of the Supplementary...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Not boycott: Actress Sharifah Amani’s FFM no-show to highlight plight of industry workers | Malay MailPETALING JAYA, 4 April — Theatre stalwart Fatimah Abu Bakar said her daughter’s decision to not attend the 30th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM 30) was not a boycott. Rather, the 63-year-old actress of stage and screen said Sharifah Amani did not have the heart to doll up for the red carpet, when... fatibee sharifahamani
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Saifuddin: Franchise industry to contribute RM35b to GDP in 2020 | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The government is confident that Malaysia’s franchise industry will be able to contribute RM35 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, based on the positive performance by the top three franchise companies last year. Citing the Franchise Business...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »