Tax Update-1998 Budget Issues


  As a measure to discourage overseas travelling and to reduce the outflow of foreign exchange, it is proposed that the fees on travelling documents be increased as follows :-

Document

Present Rate
(5 years)
RM

Proposed Rate
(5 years)
RM

Renewal
(5 years)
RM

a. International travelling documents
- 32 pages
- 64 pages



145
265



300
600



60
120

b. Restricted documents

60

150

30

   
  The present rate of RM20 per year for a motor vehicle driving licence has not been
increased since 1970. It is proposed that driving licence fees be increased as follows:-

a. All driving licence fees other than for motorcycle licences, International Driving Permit (IDP) and Probationary Licences (PL) be increased to RM50 per year. For IDP and PL, the rates will be increased to RM150 per year and RM100 for 2 years respectively.

However, for motorcycle licences (including PL) the present rate is maintained.

b. for all Learners' Licences (excluding those for motorcycles), the rates are increased to RM30 for 3 months and RM60 for 6 months.

For driving licences of various categories of vehicles in (a) and (b) above, in case more than one fee is applicable, the fee applicable is based on whichever rate is higher.

The above proposals shall not apply to Class A licences for disabled persons.

The above proposals are to be effective from October 18, 1997.
 

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