Budget 2022 for the Tourism, Arts and Culture Sector
  1. RM600 million for the Wage Subsidy Program Implementation Initiative which will benefit more than 26 thousand employers and 330 thousand employees;
  2. RM600 million in specific financing for the tourism sector under the PENJANA Tourism Financing and BPMB Rehabilitation Scheme;
  3. RM85 million Special Assistance to more than 20 thousand tourism operators registered under MOTAC;
  4. RM50 million for the maintenance of tourism infrastructure with allocations including the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Bujang Valley in Kedah;
  5. RM30 million in matching grants for repairs to 738 budget hotels as well as repair grants to homestay owners registered under MOTAC;
  6. RM50 million in matching grants to companies that organize arts and culture-related programs;
  7. RM60 million in incentive funds for promotional activities and the promotion of domestic tourism;
  8. Special individual income tax relief for domestic tourism expenses of up to RM1,000 extended until the year of assessment 2022;
  9. Extension of several tax incentives including income tax exemptions for organisers of arts and cultural activities as well as international-level sports and recreational competitions until the year of assessment 2025;
  10. Exemption from entertainment duty on entertainment activities including theme parks and cinemas in all Federal Territories and tourism tax exemption extended until 31 December 2022;