THE 50% discount on excise duty given to national car maker Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd (Proton) is Malaysia’s sovereign right, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz.
“This is our sovereign right for the government to give such a discount or exemption within the country. We are not playing around with duties,” she said in response to questions from reporters yesterday.
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