Hike in hotel rates likely


Hotels in Johor have increased room rates from between 20% and 30% in the middle of last year, following an increase in electricity tariffs. — Filepic

GUESTS can expect a moderate increase in hotel room rates beginning Friday, with the hike in the sale and service tax (SST) from 6% to 8%.

Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Johor Chapter chairman Ivan Teo said its members had increased hotel room rates from between 20% and 30% in the middle of last year, following an increase in electricity tariffs.

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