Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will reduce security deposit rates for concerts, stage shows, and cultural performances as part of efforts to support the extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign into 2027.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh announced that the new rates will take effect from May 1, aimed at encouraging more events and cultural activities in the capital.
Under the revised structure, security deposits for stage or cultural performances featuring local artistes will be reduced from RM10,000 to RM4,000, while concerts will require a fixed deposit of RM10,000.
For international performers, deposits for stage or cultural shows will drop from RM30,000 to RM8,000, while concert deposits will be reduced from RM30,000 to RM15,000.
The move, she said, is intended to attract more organisers to host entertainment, cultural, and tourism-related events in Kuala Lumpur, strengthening the city’s position as a regional events hub.
She added that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s push for all ministries to work together in supporting national development agendas, particularly in tourism and cultural promotion.
Meanwhile, Economic Affairs Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign will be extended to 2027 to allow more time for the global tourism sector to recover.
He said the revised target aims to attract 47 million international visitors and generate approximately RM329 billion in tourism revenue, reflecting Malaysia’s continued push to revitalise its tourism industry after global disruptions.
