‘Other mega projects too given tax break’


Customs director-general Datuk Seri Subromaniam Tholasy showing hi statement over the GST relief for East Coast Rail Link project (ECRL). With him are Custom deputy director general Datuk Zulkifli Yahya (left) and deputy director general ( perkastaman/GST) Datuk Paddy Abd Halim (right).Mohd Sahar Misni/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: The GST relief granted to the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project should not be made an issue because this is not the first time mega projects have been given tax break, says Customs director-general Datuk Seri Subromaniam Tholasy.

The SMART tunnel, Bukit Jalil Sports Stadium, KLIA and MRT were among the projects that received relief from Sales and Service Tax and import duties, for example.

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