KL Makes Local Shows Tax-Free, Forcing Selangor To Rethink Its Own Taxes On Big Concerts And Movies

The federal government has exempted local film and theatre tickets in Kuala Lumpur from entertainment duty — but the exemption stops at the city border. In Selangor, the same show, cast, and ticket could still carry up to 25% in tax.

The Rakyat Post Fernando Fong · News & blogs · 46 min ago

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KL makes local shows tax-free from 2027, prompting Selangor to reconsider its taxes on concerts and movies.

Federal government waives entertainment duty on local film and theatre in KL, Putrajaya, and Labuan from 2027.
Entertainment duty in other states is managed by state governments and requires legislative changes to exempt.
PM Anwar urges states to follow federal example, requiring state approval and amendments to enact tax exemptions.

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The federal government announced on Friday (9 Oct) a full waiver of entertainment duty on local film screenings and theatre performances in the Federal Territories — Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan — effective 1 January 2027.

In tabling Budget 2027, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on state governments to follow suit.

The Federal Territories can exempt it because entertainment duty falls under federal jurisdiction there.

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Published: October 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM UTC
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