SST: Not much difference for service sector
The implementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) beginning this Saturday is not expected to make a major difference in the price of services.
According to tax expert Norsa’adah Ahmad, this was because the six per cent tax imposed on services such as those provided by hotels, insurance, and food catering companies was the same as that imposed by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) before this.
“There should not be much difference with the previous price...most (prices) will remain the same.
“Compared to the effect (of SST) on the price of other goods where the public is watching to see if prices increase or not, the price of services is not expected to show much difference,” she told Bernama today.
However, Norsa’adah who is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) did not discount the possibility of double taxation on the price of food and drinks sold in food outlets.
She said a 10 per cent sales tax is imposed on certain products like canned drinks at the production stage and it was not impossible that restaurants would increase their prices to cover the service tax.
Among the services on which the SST is imposed are those provided by night clubs, private clubs, golf clubs, casinos, lotteries, telecommunications, paid television, legal services, accounting services, forwarding agents, architects, engineers, valuers, security, parking, car rentals, advertising, domestic services, information technology services, credit cards and electrical services.
Meanwhile, hoteliers also do not expect an increase in room rates with the SST except for the usual increase during peak periods such as school holidays due to high demand.
However, executive director of the Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners Shaharudin M.Saaid said if the mechanism for the tax was the same as the previous SST, the room rates are expected to decrease.
“If the mechanism is the same as SST 1.0 before the GST was imposed, then room rates should be cheaper as the SST 1.0 did not impose a six per cent tax on service charges,” he said.
He said under the GST, a six per cent tax was imposed on service charges, resulting in an increase in the price of rooms and other services.
However Shaharudin hoped the mechanism for the implementation of the new SST is explained to the hotels quickly to avoid any confusion.
“We are waiting for clarification from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department,” he said. - Bernama
2018年9月2日星期日
2018年8月31日星期五
2018年8月30日星期四
Malaysia welcomes tourists from all over the world
Malaysia welcomes tourists from all over the world
Malaysia continues to welcome tourists from all over the world, including China, without any restriction.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s office today said other than the usual immigration requirements for all foreign tourists, there are no other restrictions for anyone including visitors from China.
“Tourists from China will still be given a single-entry visa for up to 30-days stay in the country and are eligible to take up other programmes organised by the government as well,” it said.
The statement said property purchases by foreigners were also allowed irrespective of nationality but there were certain conditions imposed by the government.
“Purchase of property, however, does not guarantee automatic residency in the country. But for foreigners who wish to make Malaysia their permanent residence, they could consider the ‘ Malaysia, My Second Home (MM2H)’ programme.
”Malaysian government also welcomes foreign direct investment that contributes to the transfer of technology, provides employment for locals and the setting up of industries locally,” the statement read.
It added that last year Malaysia received 2.3 million Chinese tourists from China and it now aims to multiply the number to 10 million visitors in time to come.
Information on these programmes and conditions are available.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Malaysia continues to welcome tourists from all over the world, including China, without any restriction.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s office today said other than the usual immigration requirements for all foreign tourists, there are no other restrictions for anyone including visitors from China.
“Tourists from China will still be given a single-entry visa for up to 30-days stay in the country and are eligible to take up other programmes organised by the government as well,” it said.
The statement said property purchases by foreigners were also allowed irrespective of nationality but there were certain conditions imposed by the government.
“Purchase of property, however, does not guarantee automatic residency in the country. But for foreigners who wish to make Malaysia their permanent residence, they could consider the ‘ Malaysia, My Second Home (MM2H)’ programme.
”Malaysian government also welcomes foreign direct investment that contributes to the transfer of technology, provides employment for locals and the setting up of industries locally,” the statement read.
It added that last year Malaysia received 2.3 million Chinese tourists from China and it now aims to multiply the number to 10 million visitors in time to come.
Information on these programmes and conditions are available.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2018年8月27日星期一
Teh Tarik
Enjoy a good start of the day with a cuppa of our national drink, Teh Tarik which literally means 'pulled tea'. It is a hot Indian milk tea beverage.
Its name is derived from the pouring process of "pulling" the drink during preparation. It is made from black tea, condensed milk and evaporated milk.
In Malaysia, there are occasions where teh tarik brewers gather for competitions and performances to show their ability to drag a long stream of tea. ✌
~Tourism Malaysia FB~
2018年8月26日星期日
Malaysia on track to hit 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018
Tourism Minister: Malaysia on track to hit 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018
Malaysia is on track to achieve its target of 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi.
“We are keeping the target set [by the former Government] earlier at 33.1mil. Based on the numbers so far, we are on track,” he told reporters after launching Ice Age Alive 2018 at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) on Saturday (Aug 25).
The 2018 target was announced by the Ministry last December under the former Barisan Nasional Government.
In his speech earlier, Mohamaddin said from January to April this year, more than 8.47mil international tourists had visited Malaysia, mainly from China, South Korea, Canada and United States.
Mohamaddin also added that his Ministry is in the midst of studying all tourism projects.
“We are studying the projects and we will keep those which are beneficial. With the change of Government, it does not mean that we will cancel all projects initiated by the previous administration,” he said.
Ice Age Alive opens until Dec 31 at MaTiC, Jalan Ampang, Tuesday to Sunday and all public holidays, from 10am to 7pm.
Visitors will discover an exhibit of creatures who roamed the Earth millions of years ago including Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex), Dodo bird, sabre-toothed cat, woolly mammoth among other exhibits.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Malaysia is on track to achieve its target of 33.1mil tourist arrivals for 2018, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi.
“We are keeping the target set [by the former Government] earlier at 33.1mil. Based on the numbers so far, we are on track,” he told reporters after launching Ice Age Alive 2018 at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) on Saturday (Aug 25).
The 2018 target was announced by the Ministry last December under the former Barisan Nasional Government.
In his speech earlier, Mohamaddin said from January to April this year, more than 8.47mil international tourists had visited Malaysia, mainly from China, South Korea, Canada and United States.
Mohamaddin also added that his Ministry is in the midst of studying all tourism projects.
“We are studying the projects and we will keep those which are beneficial. With the change of Government, it does not mean that we will cancel all projects initiated by the previous administration,” he said.
Ice Age Alive opens until Dec 31 at MaTiC, Jalan Ampang, Tuesday to Sunday and all public holidays, from 10am to 7pm.
Visitors will discover an exhibit of creatures who roamed the Earth millions of years ago including Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex), Dodo bird, sabre-toothed cat, woolly mammoth among other exhibits.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2018年8月21日星期二
马来亚铁道公司APP 随时随地买火车票
马来亚铁道公司APP 随时随地买火车票
通过马来亚铁道公司的电子车票手机运用程式，可以随时随地获取票务详情及订购车票。
学校假期又来临，有没有打算携带一家大小来一趟火车旅游呢？
为方便乘客计划旅程及提早订购车票，马来亚铁道公司（KTMB）推出了一个手机运用程式，让乘客随时随地都可以通过手机上网购买电子车票（Mob Ticket）。
这款火车票务手机应用程式是免费下载的，且设计及使用方法简易，乘客仅须注册成为用户，即可随时随地地，依据所规划的行程轻松订购车票。
在订购车票之前，用户事先翻阅和了解该铁道公司所提供路线图及途经城市或停站。
提供7路线
该公司共提供7条火车路线，即吉隆坡─巴东勿刹、吉隆坡─槟城、吉隆坡─怡保、怡保─吉隆坡、吉隆坡─柔佛、柔佛─吉兰丹及吉兰丹─柔佛。
预订电子车票主要有4个步骤，首先阅读和了解该公司的规则与条例，紧接着进入行程资讯栏，即可输入行程出发地点及目的地，同时选择出发的时间。
由于该公司的火车服务主要分为2种，即快车（Ekspress）或短程（Shuttle），用户可依据个人所好选择班次时间，及走道座位或靠窗座位，两者的价格有差异。
如果有其他乘客同行，订户则须要填上同伴的个人资料，并通过银行转帐、信用卡或转帐卡完成交易，整个过程不到5分钟，非常快速轻松。
乘客预早购得火车票后，仅须在出发前出示或扫瞄电子车票，即可开心享受火车旅程啦。
此手机运用程式将会把用户购票的资料一一存档，方便查阅及计划行程。
手机订购火车票的步骤简单，用户可依据规划的行程输入出发地点与日期及目的地，再选择所属的车火服务和班次。
乘客可依据个人所喜或方便，选择靠窗或走廊的座位。
该公司会要求填上其他乘客的个人资料。
用户使用便利的银行转帐、信用卡或转账卡服务，即可轻松快速完成交易。
马来亚铁道公司通过手机运用程式购得的电子车票样本。
通过手机运用程式可查阅大马铁道公司的铁道路线图，方便规划行程。
~中国报~
通过马来亚铁道公司的电子车票手机运用程式，可以随时随地获取票务详情及订购车票。
学校假期又来临，有没有打算携带一家大小来一趟火车旅游呢？
为方便乘客计划旅程及提早订购车票，马来亚铁道公司（KTMB）推出了一个手机运用程式，让乘客随时随地都可以通过手机上网购买电子车票（Mob Ticket）。
这款火车票务手机应用程式是免费下载的，且设计及使用方法简易，乘客仅须注册成为用户，即可随时随地地，依据所规划的行程轻松订购车票。
在订购车票之前，用户事先翻阅和了解该铁道公司所提供路线图及途经城市或停站。
提供7路线
该公司共提供7条火车路线，即吉隆坡─巴东勿刹、吉隆坡─槟城、吉隆坡─怡保、怡保─吉隆坡、吉隆坡─柔佛、柔佛─吉兰丹及吉兰丹─柔佛。
预订电子车票主要有4个步骤，首先阅读和了解该公司的规则与条例，紧接着进入行程资讯栏，即可输入行程出发地点及目的地，同时选择出发的时间。
由于该公司的火车服务主要分为2种，即快车（Ekspress）或短程（Shuttle），用户可依据个人所好选择班次时间，及走道座位或靠窗座位，两者的价格有差异。
如果有其他乘客同行，订户则须要填上同伴的个人资料，并通过银行转帐、信用卡或转帐卡完成交易，整个过程不到5分钟，非常快速轻松。
乘客预早购得火车票后，仅须在出发前出示或扫瞄电子车票，即可开心享受火车旅程啦。
此手机运用程式将会把用户购票的资料一一存档，方便查阅及计划行程。
手机订购火车票的步骤简单，用户可依据规划的行程输入出发地点与日期及目的地，再选择所属的车火服务和班次。
乘客可依据个人所喜或方便，选择靠窗或走廊的座位。
该公司会要求填上其他乘客的个人资料。
用户使用便利的银行转帐、信用卡或转账卡服务，即可轻松快速完成交易。
马来亚铁道公司通过手机运用程式购得的电子车票样本。
通过手机运用程式可查阅大马铁道公司的铁道路线图，方便规划行程。
~中国报~
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