Tourism association approves 20% bus rental price hike pending subsidised diesel appeal decision


KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association will allow bus operators to increase the rental prices of travel buses by up to 20% while waiting for a decision on the subsidised diesel appeal.

Its president, Leon Hoon Min, says that after a discussion with bus operating associations, it was agreed that the price hike would be implemented on June 17 to cope with the higher unsubsidised diesel price.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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