Budget 2027: Duty‑free shopping limit in Langkawi and Labuan raised to RM10,000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an increase in the duty-free shopping limit to RM10,000 for visitors and tourists in Langkawi and Labuan, contingent on a minimum 48-hour stay, as part of efforts to enhance tourism.

Additional measures include expanding QR code payments across resort islands, extending the Visit Malaysia campaign with a budget of RM935 million, and supporting cultural and heritage industries.

Furthermore, the government will provide a Matching Grant to facilitate new international flight routes and host major international events.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The duty-free shopping limit for visitors and tourists in Langkawi and Labuan is set to increase to RM10,000 to boost tourism on the two duty-free islands, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

However, Anwar said visitors and tourists must stay for at least 48 hours to enjoy the higher duty-free shopping limit.

“More locally made products from Langkawi will also be exempted from import duties to support local entrepreneurs,” he said.

Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said this when tabling Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Addressing difficulties faced by residents and tourists in finding automated teller machines (ATMs) on some resort islands, Anwar said the government will expand QR code payments to 15 locations next year, including resort islands.

He said small traders often miss out on sales when customers did not have cash.

Anwar further announced that government has also extended the Visit Malaysia campaign until next year, with RM935 million allocated for tourism and culture.

He said among the initiatives under the Visit Malaysia campaign are the provision of incentive grants to tourism industry players to promote and organise tourism events.

“The government will also improve the quality of tourism facilities, including jetty infrastructure and heritage sites with the potential to be recognised by Unesco.

“These include Danum Valley in Sabah, Bujang Valley in Kedah and Taman Negara Pahang,” he said.

Anwar also said arts, culture and heritage will continue to receive support through the organisation of a Cultural Festival in conjunction with the SEA Games.

“The government will also support cultural and heritage industry players, including those involved in handicrafts, weaving and batik,” he said.

To improve international connectivity, Anwar said a Matching Grant for International and Charter Flights will be provided to establish new direct flight routes from China, India, Central Asia and Europe.

Anwar said the grant’s scope will be expanded to include cruise ships, ferries and tour buses bringing international tourists to Malaysia.

He also pointed out that Malaysia must become a preferred destination for major international events.

“To attract more such events, rebates will be offered to organisers holding events at venues with a capacity of at least 10,000 spectators.

“Tax incentives for international-standard incentive travel, conferences and trade exhibitions will also be extended until the 2030 year of assessment,” he said.

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马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣宣布，为促进旅游业发展，兰卡威和纳闽的游客免税购物限额将提高至10000令吉，但需至少停留48小时。

其他措施包括扩大度假岛屿的二维码支付范围，扩大“访问马来西亚”活动的预算（9.35亿令吉），以及支持文化遗产产业。

此外，政府还将提供配套拨款，以促进开辟新的国际航线和举办重大国际活动。

吉隆坡，10月9日讯——马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣宣布，为促进兰卡威和纳闽两岛的旅游业发展，游客在这两个免税岛屿的免税购物限额将提高至10000令吉。

不过，安华表示，游客必须至少停留 48 小时才能享受更高的免税购物限额。

“为了支持当地企业家，更多来自兰卡威的本地制造产品也将免征进口关税。”他说。

安华同时也是财政部长，他今天在下议院提交2027年财政预算案时发表了上述言论。

针对居民和游客在一些度假岛屿上寻找自动取款机（ATM）遇到的困难，安华表示，政府明年将把二维码支付扩展到15个地点，包括度假岛屿。

他说，如果顾客没有现金，小商贩往往会错失销售机会。

安华进一步宣布，政府已将“马来西亚旅游年”活动延长至明年，并拨款9.35亿令吉用于旅游和文化事业。

他表示，“马来西亚旅游年”活动下的举措之一是向旅游业从业者提供奖励金，以促进和组织旅游活动。

“政府还将改善旅游设施的质量，包括码头基础设施和有潜力被联合国教科文组织认可的遗产地。

“其中包括沙巴的丹浓谷、吉打的布江谷和彭亨国家公园，”他说。

安华还表示，艺术、文化和遗产将继续得到支持，将与东南亚运动会同期举办文化节。

“政府还将支持文化遗产产业从业者，包括从事手工艺品、编织和蜡染等行业的从业者，”他说。

安瓦尔表示，为改善国际互联互通，将提供国际和包机航班配套补助金，以开通从中国、印度、中亚和欧洲出发的新直航航线。

安华表示，该项拨款的范围将扩大到包括将国际游客带到马来西亚的游轮、渡轮和旅游巴士。

他还指出，马来西亚必须成为举办重大国际活动的首选目的地。

“为了吸引更多此类活动，对于在可容纳至少 10,000 名观众的场地举办活动的组织者，将提供退款。

“国际标准奖励旅游、会议和贸易展览的税收优惠也将延长至2030评估年度，”他说道。

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