KUALA LUMPUR: Owners of heritage buildings and sites will get tax deductions and financial aid from the Government following proposed amendments to the Town and Country Planning Act, 1976, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
Ong said the amendments, which are expected to be passed by Parliament next month, would also see the setting up of the Heritage Fund and a National Heritage Board to assist the Government in preserving old buildings and sites.
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