State govts urged to give theme parks tax exemptions to promote recovery

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KUANTAN: State governments are urged to follow the Federal Government's example of granting the theme park industry an exemption from the 25% entertainment tax.

Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Santhara Kumar said the theme park sector had been facing difficulties as it was among the last activities allowed to resume operations after the movement control order.

"At the same time, the authorities of other states are urged to grant such an exemption to continue supporting the recovery of this sector," Santhara told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday . "However, in principle, we are confident the duty can be reviewed. On the ministry's side, we are prepared to assist these theme parks," he said in reply to a supplementary question from Dr Maszlee Malik .

In its reply to the association dated Nov 25, the Pahang Finance and Treasury Office stated that the state executive council had rejected an application for an exemption from the entertainment tax. He claimed it was a regulatory measure that had not caught up with the evolution of business and entertainment concepts.

 

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