KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stands in solidarity with all Muslims and communities in the Middle East who have been affected by the tensions caused by the actions of the United States (US) and Israel in launching attacks on Iran on Saturday (Feb 28).
KYOTO : The city government of Kyoto raised its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from Sunday , collecting up to 10,000 yen per person per night, Kyodo News Agency reported.
Similarly, the western Japan city that hosts Himeji Castle raised the entry fee for the World Heritage site from 1,000 yen to 2,500 yen for non-residents aged 18 or older. Kyoto City has introduced a new five-tiered accommodation tax system, ranging from 200 yen to 10,000 yen, raising the maximum per-night levy from 1,000 yen. The top rate will be the highest for fixed amounts imposed by municipalities, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Under the new system, a tax rate of 200 yen per person per night is collected for a stay of less than 6,000 yen, rising to 400 yen for a stay of 6,000 yen to below 20,000 yen, 1,000 yen for a stay of 20,000 yen to below 50,000 yen, and 4,000 yen for a stay of 50,000 yen to below 100,000 yen.The higher rates are estimated to more than double the city's lodging tax revenue in fiscal 2026 to about 13.2 billion yen. The city will allocate the increased income to support the tourism industry and fund cultural property restoration. The city of Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, will use the raised admission fee for Himeji Castle for measures including the maintenance and preservation of the castle. Around 1.53 million people visited the castle in fiscal 2024, up from around 1.48 million visitors the year before, with overseas visitors accounting for 35.8 per cent of them, up from 30.6 per cent, according to the city government. - Bernama-KyodoMore SIA, Scoot flights to the Middle East cancelled amid US-Israel attacks on IranMiddle East airspace closures may disrupt flights, says aviation authorityArrest of four suspects expected to solve case of man attacked at Jalan Kelawai shopping mall
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