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Budget 2024: entertainment duty for sporting events, concerts by international artists reduced to 10% from 25%

The prime minister also added that performances from local artists are exempted from the duty, while for entrances to theme parks, family recreational centres, indoor theme parks, and simulators, the duty has been dropped to 5% from the previous rate of 25%.

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Government allocates RM5.9b for AI innovation: MCMC to lead national transformation drive

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