Budget 2019: Travel, departure levy


Rapt attention: People watching the Budget 2019 live telecast at an electronics shop along Datuk Keramat Road in Penang.

AVID traveller Shahida Sakeri will think twice about going overseas for her holiday next year when the departure levy on travellers leaving Malaysian airports is introduced on June 1.

The government has proposed a fee of RM20 per head for those departing for Asean countries and RM40 for other countries.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Lifestyle , Departure Levy , Budget 2019 , Airport

Next In Nation

RM11.4mil in assets seized in MACC probe involving former Army Chief
Locals chose Hat Yai over Langkawi, says Kedah Umno delegate on PAS’ poor tourism efforts
MACC seizes RM8.42mil in cash, assets linked to military funds abuse
Govt to refining new expatriate employment policy ahead of June 1 rollout, says Ramanan
Cases against armed forces brass to be submitted next week, says MACC chief
City council studies new site as Ipoh tree struggles to survive, says mayor
KJ’s attendance at Umno Youth AGM has my blessings, says Ahmad Zahid
Tamil community nationwide marks Ponggal, honouring tradition, family ties
Melaka CM to decide on Akmal’s exco post after receiving official quit letter
Media groups condemn doxxing of FMT journalist after online backlash

Others Also Read