TOURISM TAX (TTX) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEE

The Malaysian Government has reinstated the Tourism Tax (TTX) of RM10.00 per room per night for all foreign passport holders for hotel stays effective from 1st January 2023. Malaysian nationals and permanent residents of Malaysia will continue to enjoy exemptions from Tourism tax, under Exemption Orders.

With effect from 1st July 2022, the Local Government Fee (Penang) of RM2.00 will be charged per room per night.