Ministry: Service charge at businesses with CAs to stay, regulations being drawn up

Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad. - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Government has decided not to ban the controversial service charge that is imposed at hotels and restaurants, following a meeting with stakeholders, said Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad.

The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry secretary-general said the decision to maintain the long-standing business practice was unanimously agreed by the associations, unions and consumer groups that were represented at the meeting.