Industry captains say SST hike will stifle domestic tourism


Noel Achariam

The Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel Association says it is disappointed the government is not considering its members’ plight. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 26, 2023.

BUDGET hotel rates could spike by 50% when the sales and services tax (SST) goes up to 8%, the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel Association said.

The operators want Putrajaya to listen to their pleas and not ignore that several budget hotels have already shut.


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