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Question 1 Alam Sdn Bhd was involved in the construction of the energy grid with ZCS Pertamina (a foreign company) on a joint venture basis. Alam Sdn Bhd was required to pay RM65,000 for plant and machinery. In addition, it also needs to incur cost of RM35,000 for the technical assistance provided by ZCS Pertamina. Technical assistance amounted to RM15,000 was done in Singapore and the balance was done in Malaysia. Required: a) Explain whether the above payments are subject to withholding tax. Give your reasons. (4 marks) b) Calculate the withholding tax payable to the tax authority (if any). (1 marks)