Concert Ticket Issues Will Be Subject to Customs Duties, Iis Dahlia Expresses Concern - Examples from Singapore

Kapanlagi.com - Iis Dahlia expressed her disappointment regarding the planned policy of imposing customs duties on concert tickets. Iis voiced her discontent with this policy, citing successful implementations in other countries like Singapore.

"I don't know, actually. Like in Singapore, now it’s like the government is cooperating. In fact, holding concerts actually boosts tourism," she said when met in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (30/7/2024).

The 52-year-old woman stated that this policy could make concert tickets in Indonesia more expensive, while concert tickets abroad are more affordable. According to Iis, this customs duty policy needs to be considered more thoroughly.

"Let the competent gentlemen think about this. That the policy should consider the event first. Later, will there be an audience if it goes this way?" she elaborated.

Iis is concerned that Indonesian people might choose to watch concerts abroad if ticket prices at home become too high.

1. Original Cute

Iis Dahlia also compared the policies in Indonesia with those of nearby countries like Singapore. "Why not think like other countries, the closest being Singapore?" she said.

She cited how Singapore successfully held major concerts like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars by boosting tourism even though ticket and hotel prices were slightly increased.

Iis expressed her frustration, "Cute, really cute." She assessed that the policy not only burdens the audience but also impacts local musicians and the entertainment industry.

2. Concert Tickets Getting More Expensive

When asked about the impact of this policy on her career as a musician, Iis explained, "Local musicians are not subject to taxes. This is for international artists, right?" She added that this policy makes concert attendance more expensive, affecting music fans and her own family who enjoy attending concerts.

Iis then suggested to the government to study the policies of other countries, especially Singapore. "They are the ones who make the government. And they say everything is made easier for permits. Here it’s really difficult, even getting a permit is tough," said Iis.

3. Facilitate Permits

Devano Danendra's mother believes that simplifying permits and developing tourism can help enhance the entertainment sector in Indonesia.

Iis emphasizes the importance of lowering concert ticket prices to attract visitors and expand the reach of tourism. "At the very least, it should enhance tourism. Because in Indonesia, there is actually a lot of tourism," Iis concluded.

With her sharp insights and constructive suggestions, Iis Dahlia hopes that customs policies regarding concert tickets can be reconsidered so that they do not burden the audience and can support the development of the entertainment and tourism industries in Indonesia.

(kpl/aal/dwn)