Tebrau MP raises oil cargo tax concerns in Parliament

Jimmy Puah, Member of Parliament for Tebrau, has escalated concerns over taxation of oil cargo at Tanjung Langsat Port by raising the matter in the national legislature. The move comes as stakeholders seek definitive guidance on the application and scope of levies affecting petroleum shipments through the major Johor facility.

Puah has called for an official explanation of the cargo tax policy to dispel confusion among port operators and shipping interests. The uncertainty surrounding the tax regime has created operational challenges for businesses relying on the port's services, prompting the parliamentary intervention.

Tanjung Langsat Port, one of South Malaysia's key maritime hubs, handles significant volumes of petrochemical and oil-related cargo. Clarification from relevant authorities is seen as essential to ensure transparent, consistent implementation of tax policies and to maintain investor confidence in port operations.

The parliamentary raising of the issue signals growing pressure on the government to provide transparent guidance on port tariffs and taxes affecting the energy sector's logistics infrastructure in the region.