KUCHING: Sarawak has issued a Notice of Assessment to Petronas to make the necessary payments, failing which, the state would allow the law to take its course.
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said, to date, Petronas had not yet paid the State Sales Tax (SST) on petroleum products while other companies have done so.
“Under the SST Ordinance 1998, Petronas is legally obligated to pay SST and their failure to do so would tantamount to breach of the law,” he said.
Abang Johari who is also the state Finance and Economic Planning Minister said that when tabling the Supply (2020) Bill at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly sitting here today.
He said, as of 30 September this year, the state has collected revenue of RM5.653 billion. – Bernama
