KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd said it is committed to resolve the tax issues with the Sabah authorities in an amicable and collaborative manner, and will ensure minimal disruptions to its operations in the state.
The oil and gas service provider was responding to a statement by Sabah's finance minister on Tuesday (July 19) that state authorities are looking to cancel the work permits for Hibiscus' two oil units operating in that state if they do not settle the state sales tax (SST) and penalties owed within the stipulated deadline.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Hibiscus also clarified that its representatives are in ongoing engagement with Sabah officials with the objective of clarifying the issue of the applicability of SST to the companies.
“It is and has always been our group’s policy to pay all taxes when legally due and payable," the group said. “However, the companies will take appropriate action to safeguard their legal rights and interests accordingly where they are constrained to do so.”
Hibiscus said its tax legal advisor has advised that the crude petroleum oils and natural gas it sold is not legally liable for SST.
The two subsidiaries, Repsol Oil & Gas Ltd and SEA Hibiscus Sdn Bhd, had refused to make payment after contesting that it sold its crude oil entitlement from the Kinabalu Oil Field at the Labuan Crude Oil Terminal facility “outside the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state of Sabah” and hence should not be charged the SST.
Malay Mail Online reported on Tuesday that a notice of action has been issued to Hibiscus’ units on July 8 after a grace period of one week to settle the arrears.
“We issued a notice on July 8 to say that all working passes will be cancelled on Oct 1, 2022 if payment is not settled,” Sabah Finance Minister II Datuk Masidi Manjun was quoted as saying at the Sabah state legislative assembly.
Masidi said several engagements have taken place between the two parties to settle their disagreements, with the state demanding some RM97.31 million, comprising RM66 million in SST and RM31.31 million in penalty incurred for late payment.
“We sent the payment notice on June 22, with dues to be settled within 30 days of notice or the state will initiate civil action against them.
“On July 1, they had asked for a grace period of one week to negotiate terms with Petronas,” he was quoted as saying.
Shares in Hibiscus Petroleum closed five sen or 5.62% lower at 84 sen on Tuesday, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM1.69 billion.
paktua melalak for last time for tonight.. hibiscus fighters...
we always play with our own style.. we in..we set..we hunt.. until reach our goal..
hibiscus warriors.. now here is our battlefield.. greenland is our destiny.. we never fear any.. never scared or greedy..
warriors. we're red stock troopers be a man is ur soul.. dare to die spirit we follow.. we're real fighters.. and.. we belong to the tough battlefields too all warriors..
The Sabah government is asserting that tax ought to be paid where the extraction is carried out, not at the point where the crude oil is sold.
Section 24 of the Land Ordinance gives Sabah power and authority over its resources. According to the Ordinance, minerals in the land which include mineral oils and petroleum, are reserved for, and owned by the Sabah government, which is also empowered to control, deal and licence its exploration, exploitation and mining.
The Sabah government has collected RM2.458 billion of sales tax on petroleum products, since it was implemented on April 1, 2020 until June 30, 2022. As of June 30 2022, the state government has collected RM808 million or 73 per cent of the estimate for the year.
It will be a separate issue if Hibiscus were to argue that the Kinabalu oil field and the North Borneo Sabah Enhanced Oil Recovery production sharing contract lie outside of Sabah's territorial waters.
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The two subsidiaries, Repsol Oil & Gas Ltd and SEA Hibiscus Sdn Bhd, had refused to make payment after contesting that it sold its crude oil entitlement from the Kinabalu Oil Field at the Labuan Crude Oil Terminal facility “outside the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state of Sabah” and hence should not be charged the SST.
Again the reaction is nuts.. Representing a completely unjustified tax of no more than 2% on hibiscus total revenue but share price tanks 10%.. Wt...F.. I have alot more trust and confidence in Hibiscus and their statements than sensationalist politicians.. Are they going to halt Petronas also..they are actually the majority partners in almost all of hibis production sharing contracts..never a dull moment
let hear some.. remember.. If you scare to fail.. you are difficult to succeed.. if you scare to lose money.. you are difficult to make money.. if you wait for batman.. joker will spin you over..
let be an Eagle..ignore the crow.. let hear this..
jika takut pada cemuhan.. usah berani berkarya.. jika takut pada bayang-bayang... usah berdiri di bawah cahaya.. jika gerun pada gelora.. usah bermimipi menjadi nelayan.. jika mengigil jejari ingin "cutlost".. usah berangan raih keuntungan..
be an eagle..ignored the crow.. fly higher n higher.... always dare to fight or die try.. if burn let burn hard.. if earn let earn gega..
In case the Sabah government enforce the stop work order in Sabah territory from 1st Oct 2022 onward, no oil n gas extraction for Hibiscus in Sabah, Brent crude oil price shoot up to $300 per barrel also no use ...
paktua kembali melalak lantang bergembita mengegar bumi bungaraya kingdom.. berteriak suara pahlawan..
hear this.. warriors.. we're the elite fighters, no more living in fear's our armours stained bloods beast we kill all of fear
we're the chosen ones, now we arrive back and standing at the gate we will wait hit and strike
it's seem to us the journey will never end, so many years to many battle we will beat it all not even left an single.. we will fight till the end even only left we the last stand
now we arrive back and standing at the gate we will wait hit and strike
we are the chosen ones, heroes of the days.. legends forever,
Yesterday price rout is worst-case scenario. Please do not forget that it is not only Hibiscus, Petronas (via Carigali as co-owner of NSabah) is also affected.
Where are all the big n brave warriors ? ... So far only about RM10 million worth of transactions done ... I thought big warriors can push up to above 1.00 with hundreds of millions ... A bit disappointed ...
Cukai no pay, oil rigs tutup kedai la.. You think 90mil$ can bargain to 50mil$ like buying durian ka? This thing will go to court la. State suspend permit while months n months stuck in court. This is how it will hit 0.55 as shown in its chart. Chart can see ahead what people cannot see.
haha..rr88 you out sider maa.. paktua very closed with KB sabah n umno lord there..
do you think state government act cruel ke? their just bring on side law.. but open hand on discussion for win win for both side.. end of tunnel all will bring great tie on both side..
paktua n red legions we aware on this situation since first reload.. and.. we dare to fight here.is.. sabah State very friendly to all investment player.. if oil sektor (main income to sabah state right know..almost rm1b was earn on 6 month this year) so sabah govenm want to bring clear picture.. all big boy oil player..you have responsible for sabah citizens.. you earn big need deliver fairly to sabah people's.. this is not wrong no big impact to hibiscus..
tut tut
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Posted by anthonytkh > 2022-07-19 19:11 | Report Abuse
What happened to this stock? Why are you guys following this ahole rr67?