Concerns over departure levy dragging Malaysia’s future passenger traffic

KUCHING: The proposed departure levy for anyone flying out of the country via Malaysian airports has analysts concerned over Malaysia’s competitiveness in the tourism industry and the passenger traffic flowing into the country. departing Malaysia of up to 850,000 per year.

This would decrease the aviation sector’sGrossDomesticProduction (GDP) growth contribution by up to RM1.7 billion. Turn to Page B3, Col 1

The departure levy would reduce the number of international air passengers departing Malaysia of up to 850,000 per year. — Bernama photo