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Datuk Abdul Karim Hamzah Rahman
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture should conduct a thorough study on the tourism tax to see if it has an effect on the tourist industry of the Malaysia.
Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that if the tourism tax actually had an effect on the tourism industry in the country, it should be reviewed.
"It is better to conduct an in-depth study to find out whether foreigner tax tourism is affecting the industry or otherwise." If that's the case, then it's good to see it again. it's not the case, so it's better not to see him again because it's a good income for government coffers and to improve tourist facilities, "he said during an interview with the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Ketapi's recent statement that the flat rate of RM10 per room per night billed to foreign tourists needed to be revised to determine whether or not the tourism tax was indexed at a reasonable rate.
The minister had said at a press conference Tuesday that the review would ensure that the government was able to find an acceptable way for foreign tourists, thus facilitating their visit.
Abdul Karim said that the current rate of tourist tax for foreign tourists was reasonable and "not too high"
"As long as the locals are not burdened with the tax, I am happy. that's why I opposed the tourist tax when it was first introduced. "
He also does not see the flat rate of RM10 per room per night would affect tourist arrivals. September 1 of last year
"This amount is peanuts for tourists.The room tax we pay abroad is greater than RM10."
Tourist tax is collected foreign tourists staying in hotels or in private registered accommodation.
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