MAATFA urges new govt to repeal 25pc entertainment tax
Tourists are seen wearing masks to protect themselves against the new coronavirus in Kuala Lumpur January 26, 2020. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
He argued that the tax was originally introduced in theme parks that had entertainment zones such as gambling, sports betting, and night clubs where people paid a lot of money. On the effects of the Covid-19 scare on theme parks, Koh said from January to February, theme parks in Malaysia have lost almost 50 per cent of their visitors with the loss amounting to RM40 million in terms of revenue.
However, according to Koh, since the beginning of March, theme park visitor figures around the country have shown some improvement.
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