GEORGE TOWN, May 13 — The Penang government clarified that nominal land tax rates for mosques, non-Muslim houses of worship, cemeteries and non-profit schools are determined based on land title information.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said some properties continue to receive standard rates because the land titles are registered under individuals or associations without clearly stating non-profit or religious use.
Landowners have been encouraged to submit appeals for reassessment if their land use qualifies for the RM50 nominal rate.
On state revenue strategies, Chow said Penang is strengthening investment, tourism, digital economy and green initiatives to reduce dependence on federal funding.
Short-term plans include optimising industrial land use, improving tourism products and enhancing digital revenue collection systems.
Long-term strategies focus on attracting high-tech industries, expanding medical tourism and MICE sectors, promoting smart state initiatives.
And exploring green economy mechanisms such as Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT) and public-private partnerships.
