By Danial Dzulkifly
SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — Selangor will lower entertainment tax for foreign performers from 25 per cent to 10 per cent to attract more high-profile acts during Visit Selangor Year 2025, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari announced today.
Speaking at the 2025 Selangor State Budget tabling, Amirudin revealed that ticketed exhibitions will also see duty reductions from 25 to 15 per cent, while local artists will continue to enjoy duty-free status in the coming year.
“These entertainment tax adjustments are expected to (cost) RM13.17 million next year,” he told the assembly.
The state government will also allocate RM8 million to upgrade tourism facilities to attract both domestic and foreign travellers during Visit Selangor Year 2025.
Under the “Surprising Selangor!” campaign, promotion efforts will focus on attractions in the state’s northern corridor from Sabak Bernam to Kuala Selangor, as well as southern destinations Sepang and Kuala Langat.
