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Sabah collects RM1.7bil in petroleum sales tax

The amount is higher than the initial estimated amount of RM1.1 billion, says a minister.

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government has collected a total of RM1.7 billion in sales tax on petroleum products as of Nov 28.

State Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the amount collected is higher than the initial estimated amount of RM1.1 billion.

“We will gradually expand our revenue base from petroleum products. The newest (measure) is collecting tax on urea and ammonia,” he told the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

Anthea Peter