Wakil rakyat Tebrau bawa isu cukai kargo minyak ke Parlimen

Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah plans to raise concerns over the uncertain taxation of mixed-rail oil cargoes at the Malaysian Parliament. The Johor Parliamentarian stated that clarification from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) is necessary to ensure industry players have clarity and certainty regarding their tax responsibilities.

Puah emphasized the importance of clarity and certainty in business, especially as the country strives to develop the petroleum and maritime logistics sectors. As a member of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Economy and Finance, he will urge the committee to seek explanations and explore solutions to the issue. Puah also pledged to ask the relevant parties to provide clarification and find a resolution to the matter.

He believes that clear explanations from the authorities are crucial to ensuring industry players can operate in accordance with the established regulations, while also providing assurance to investors in the petroleum and maritime logistics sector. Earlier, maritime industry players raised the issue, which was subsequently followed by complaints to Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM) and concerns from the public about the impact on shipping and petroleum business at the Tanjung Langsat Port.

The concerned port manages petroleum cargoes lifted from ships and placed in land-based tanks during ship-to-ship (STS) operations. Concerns have been raised about allegations of mixing different grades of oil in land-based tanks after being lifted from ships, which could alter cargo conditions and lead to classification, valuation, and taxation problems if documentation is not updated accurately.