Casualty of archaic definition of parks

I WOULD like to request that the government re-examine a tax that is very outdated and that has proven to be business-unfriendly to theme park operators in the country. The Entertainment Duty Act 1953, which is still in force, states that admission to a place offering any form of entertainment is subject to a whopping 25% duty on the entrance fee.

Firstly, theme parks have been classified under the broad category of “entertainment”, which includes karaoke operations, sports betting and casinos. I personally believe that the spirit of the Act, which was introduced before independence under colonial rule, was to levy a “sin charge” on entertainment such as cabaret shows and stage performances.