IPOH: With the clock ticking on the school holidays and a RM1,000 personal income tax relief for domestic tourism up for grabs, families are making the most of their final getaway before the new school term begins next week. “The tax relief is definitely a great move. The special RM1,000 tax relief was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2026 last October to encourage domestic travel in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026. This tax relief really helps,” he said, adding that his total spending came to between RM2,000 and RM3,000, including a visit to a theme park. Chai is already planning ahead, with visits to Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur and Sunway Lagoon in Subang Jaya lined up for the next school holidays to fully utilise the tax relief.

Source: The Star January 09, 2026 00:14 UTC