fbpx
Connect with us

News

Tourism Tax Not Implemented Yet But 3,000 Chinese Tourists Already Cancelling Trip

Published

Tourism Tax Not Implemented Yet But 3,000 Chinese Tourists Already Cancelling Trip - World Of Buzz
Source: South China Morning Post

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

News of the upcoming tourism tax being implemented in Malaysia was recently announced. However, there hasn’t been any confirmation or even actual implementation of it yet.

Unfortunately, just the announcement of this tax alone has already affected our tourism sector very negatively.

Tourism Tax Not Implemented Yet But 3,000 Chinese Tourists Already Cancelling Trip - World Of Buzz 1

source: infonet

According to The Borneo Post, about 3,000 Chinese tourists who were supposed to come to Malaysia have cancelled their trips and instead opted for Thailand.

The Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah explained that this was exactly why he did not support the tax implementation just yet.

“This is what Malaysian Association of Hotels has informed me too and the reason why I wanted to have the enforcement date deferred and not to rush through the tourism tax.

“I will hold on temporarily.”

The minister wanted to first see the reaction of tourists regarding this new tax.

“It is not to oppose the tax in toto but we want consultation as it affects the state as well as tourism players in the state.

“We know for sure that the tourism tax is being imposed in many countries in the world but rushing through the tax implementation can have some adverse effects.”

The supposed date for this tax to be implemented is July 1, 2017, yet the industry hasn’t been taught the mechanism. Those affected by this aren’t just hotels but even booking websites, tour guides and more.

Besides that, overseas tour companies will be affected too!

Tourism Tax Not Implemented Yet But 3,000 Chinese Tourists Already Cancelling Trip - World Of Buzz 3

MATTA Sarawak Chairman, Chris Kon told the press,

“This implementation does not give tour operators enough time to inform our overseas counterparts and to receive feedback from them to accept all the bookings made or to cancel.”

“We need to rework all our tour packages in view of this. Most of our packages using four and five star hotels launched and promoted at our recent Matta Travel Fairs are valid till end of the year.

“With the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays ending this month end and with several bookings extending into July, we will be caught now with complications.

“This is especially so when our domestic packages with family travel bookings of three to four rooms staying three nights are affected badly. Imagine the additional (sum) they have to top up.”

Tourism Tax Not Implemented Yet But 3,000 Chinese Tourists Already Cancelling Trip - World Of Buzz 4

It seems like travelling to and from Malaysia has become so tough. Plus, some Malaysians can barely afford to travel overseas considering our Ringgit has become so much weaker against other countries’ currencies in recent times.

Now, tourists don’t even want to come to Malaysia anymore due to this unbelievable tourism tax.

How lah like this?

Also read: Malaysians Fork Out RM60,000 for Holiday After Agency Failed to Pay Tour Fees

Malaysians Had To Pay Rm60K For Holiday In China After Agency Failed To Book Tour - World Of Buzz 2

 

 

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Arrest Feat Image Arrest
News26 mins ago

Thai Police Arrests Famous Kelantanese Female Celebrity at Golok Hotel for Possession of 6,000 Meth Pills

A popular Kelantanese female singer was arrested by the Thai Police at a hotel in Golok, Narathiwat, north of the...

Collage 12 Collage 12
News3 hours ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News22 hours ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News1 day ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Collage 11 Collage 11
News1 day ago

“I thought my late son would be the last” – Zulfarhan’s Father Shocked That Bullying is Still Prevalent in UPNM

Recently, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) confirmed that a second-year cadet officer at the Military Training Academy (ALK), National Defense...

Collage 3 Collage 3
News1 day ago

Sri Lankan Man Falls to His Death in Johor Bahru After Trying to Evade Inspection from M’sian Immigration

A foreign man’s attempt to evade an inspection by the Malaysian Immigration Department ended tragically when he fell to his...

My Post 1 2024 11 01T113948.032 My Post 1 2024 11 01T113948.032
News1 day ago

Lawyer Urges Transparency from Govt After 1MDB Spent Over RM300 MILLION in Just Legal Fees Since 2019

Recently, The Edge reported that 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) had spent over RM300 million from August 2019 to August 2024...

Collage 9 Collage 9
News1 day ago

“I won’t compromise on safety of M’sians” – Fahmi Says Meta is Giving Excuses to Delay Social Media Licensing

Meta recently spoke out against Malaysia’s plan to require social media platforms to get a regulatory license by January. They...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY