Since February last year, foreign nationals, including Malaysians, visiting Bali, Indonesia, must pay IDR150,000 (around RM40) in tourism tax per person. This may soon increase as local leaders plan to hike the tourist tax to ensure only “high-quality” tourists visit Bali.
Bali Plans to Increase Daily Tourism Tax to RM446/Day
Several Balinese leaders propose adopting Bhutan’s daily tourism tax model of USD100 (RM446) per day. The move aims to improve Bali’s tourism offerings. Locals are frustrated with frugal tourists and support the proposed tax to filter visitors.
Former Minister Sandiaga Uno and Bali Governor Wayan Koster back the idea to boost tourism quality.
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