G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
MALAYSIA  
The following communication, dated 31 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Malaysia. 
 
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Malaysia's import licensing regime, as notified in the document G/LIC/N/3/MYS/7 has not been 
modified and remains valid for 2013, except for the changes to which this document refers to.   
 Import controls are administered by one authority, the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia, 
but a number of Ministries and Government Agencies are responsible for the legislation and 
approval of licences.  Consequently, replies to the Questionnaire have been organised according to specific products or goods, and the legislative instruments under which their import controls are 
maintained. 
1   PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPO RT LICENSING UNDER THE CUSTOMS 
(PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) ORDER 2012 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY) ................................................................................................... 2
 
2   LIVE FISH, FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA AND FISHERIE S DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIT Y OF MALAYSIA) .......................... 4
 
A. FISHERIES AC T 1985 ................................................................................................ 4  
B. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA ACT 1971 ...................................... 6  
3   PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS - (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) ..................... 9  
4   RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY 
LICENSING BO ARD) ....................................................................................................... 12  
5   ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) .....................................................................................................................  14 
6   IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF 
MALAYSIA) .................................................................................................................... 16 
7   RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF 
AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY) ................................................................ 18  
8   IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - 
(FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) ........................................ 19  
9   ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY 
AND WATER) .................................................................................................................. 22  
10   INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO  AND DENATURED SPIRIT - (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYS IA) ......................................................................... 27  
                                               
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  11   TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL) ..................... 29  
12   THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GO ODS - (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY) ............. 31  
13   CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDU LED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONM ENT) .............................................................. 33  
14   LOGS; WOOD IN THE ROUGH, WHET HER OR NOT STRIPPED OF ITS BARK OR 
MERELY ROUGHED DOWN; WOOD ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF-SQUARED BUT NOT FURTHER MANUFACTURED; AND BAULKS (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY 
BOARD (MTIB)) .............................................................................................................. 35
 
 
 1  PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENS ING UNDER THE CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF 
IMPORTS) ORDER 2012 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY)  
Outline of system 1.  Importation of selected industrial products is subjected to import licensing administered by MITI. 
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing 
2.  Licences are categorised into automatic and non-automatic import licensing: 
 
Automatic Import licensing 
 Motorcyclists' safety helmets, bodies (including cabs) of motor vehicles, chassis and parts thereof for 
motor vehicles, prime movers, special purpose motor vehicles other than those principally designed 
for the transport of persons or goods, wheat flour or meslin flours (including atta flour), sugar,  ships’ derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works 
trucks fitted with a crane (excluding palfinger fully hydraulic compact, hydraulic loading crane, 
gantry cranes and crawler cranes), semi-finished products of iron and steel, including slab, bloom and billets, bars and rods, stranded wire, cables, cordage, ropes, plaited bands and the like, of 
aluminium wire, but excluding insulated electric wires and cables, flat-rolled products of iron or 
non-alloy steel, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, other tubes and pipes, and flat-rolled products of other alloy steel.  
Non-automatic Import licensing 
 
Passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, kain sarong batik (by traditional batik process), 
used brakes and servo-brakes including used brake pad, callipers and brake lining for motor vehicles, 
all kinds of reusable batteries (accumulators) for motor vehicles, toxic chemicals and their precursors covered under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling And 
Use Of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction 1993 (CWC) as listed in part of Schedule 1, 
Schedule 2 and Schedule 3, waste paring and plastic scrap and used pneumatic tyres and used re-treaded pneumatic tyres.  
3.  The system applies to import of listed goods originating from all countries.  
 4.  Automatic licensing is intended for data collection and monitoring.  Imports of CFC are 
regulated in accordance with Malaysia's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. Imports of 
Chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005 - Schedules 1, 2 and 3 except where such chemicals are controlled by th e relevant provisions under the Poison Act 1952 
(Revised 1989) and Pesticides Act 1974.  
 5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, which is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods 
subjected to import licensing are scheduled in the sa id Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the 
Customs Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the 
importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally. 
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  Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.(a) Applications should be made in advance before the arrival of goods. Yes, licences can be 
obtained immediately but only under exceptional circumstances. 
 (b) Yes. 
 
(c) No.  (d) Yes, MITI is the single administrative organ.   However, the import of chemicals listed under 
the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005 and plastic wastes require written 
approval from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Environment respectively. 
 
8.  Application for a licence may be refused if there is a contravention of any requirements from any other local authorities.  Yes, reasons will be given to the applicant. In the event a licence is 
being refused the applicant has the right to appeal  to the Director of Import and Export Control 
Section, Ministry of International Trade & Industry.   Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  Yes, all persons, firms or institutions are eligible to apply for licences. There is no registration fee 
required.   
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Information required in the application for import licences are: 
-  name and address of importer; 
-  name and address of supplier; 
-  description of goods; -  value and quantity; -  customs tariff code; 
-  country of origin; and  
-  port of entry.     
Other supporting documents such as written approval and manufacturing licence are also required.  
 11.  The JK-69 form will become an import licence after it has been approved and signed by an 
authorised officer.  
 12.  No.  
13.  No. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity period of an import licence varies between three (3) to six (6) months. Licences 
can be extended for another three (3) to six (6) months.    
15.  There is no penalty for non-utilisation of a licence.  
 16.  Licences are not transferable.    
17.(a) Not applicable.  
 (b) For chemicals listed under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Act 2005, written 
approval from the National Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required. 
Importation of plastic wastes is only for manufacturers undertaking plastic recycling activities approved by the Department of Environment. 
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  Other procedural requirements 
18.  No. 
 19.  Not applicable. 
 
20.  http://www.miti.gov.my/cms/index.jsp. 
 
2  LIVE FISH, FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA AND 
FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA) 
 
A. FISHERIES ACT 1985  
 
Outline of system 
1. (i) Importation of live fish to Malaysia is subject to import permits administered by the 
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Servic es (MAQIS) (for Peninsular Malaysia and 
Labuan), Department of Fisheries of Sabah  and Department of Marine Fisheries, Sarawak and Health Certification administered by the Department of Fisheries 
Malaysia.  
(ii) Certain species of fish (Serrasalmus, Pygopristis, Colosomma/Piaractus, Mylossoma, 
Mylopus/Myleus, Pristobrycon, Myletes, Salmo, Onchorynchus, Cichla, Esox, Cichlasoma, Acipenser, Arapaima, Lepisosteus and Cherax destructor) are strictly 
prohibited from being imported to the country except with written permission from the 
Director General of Fisheries. Aquaculture Directive, a form of administrative order is issued by the Director General of Fisheries from time to time informing new measures 
including import restrictions. 
(iii) Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and Fisherie s (Prohibition of Import, Etc, of Fish) 
Regulations 1990 and Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, Etc, of Fish) (Amendment) 
Regulations 2011 are laws relating to fisheries, including the conservation, 
management and development of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries in Malaysian fisheries waters, turtles and riverine fishing in Malaysia, and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.  
(iv) The Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, Etc, of Fish) Regulations 1990 were made 
pursuant to the exercise of the powers co nferred by Section 61 of the Fisheries Act 
1985 which stipulates the requirements, which must be met for the entry of live fish 
into Malaysia.  
(v) "Fish" means any aquatic animal or plant life, sedentary or not, and includes all 
species of finfish, crustacean, mollusca, aquatic mammals, or their eggs or spawn, fry, 
fingerling, spat or young, but does not incl ude any species of otters, turtles or their 
eggs. 
(vi) Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) has been amended in 2012 in order for MAQIS to take 
over matters related to imports and exports. 
 The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] are laws 
relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and certif ication for import and export of plants, 
animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural pr oduce, soils and microorganisms and also 
includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. 
 In order to enforce the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 
[Act 728] effectively, five (5) Regulations have been gazetted on 1st April 2013 which were as below: a) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Quarantine and Inspection) 
Regulations 2013; 
b) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Registration of Importers, 
Exporters and Agents) Regulations 2013; 
c) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Issuance of Permit, Licence and 
Certificate) Regulations 2013; 
d) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Quarantine Procedures) 
Regulations 2013; and 
e) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Fees and Charges) 
Regulations 2013. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  (vii) Malaysia has notified the WTO through the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures via notifications with regard to the new conditions on importation of live fish 
into Malaysia. The notification is as follows: G/SPS/N/MYS/26/Add. 2 dated 14/8/2012. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The importation of live fish to Malaysia is subject to: 
 
(i) Import Permit from MAQIS (for Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan), Department of 
Fisheries of Sabah (for Sabah) and Department of Marine Fisheries, Sarawak (for Sarawak) and Health Certification from Competent Authority of the exporting country for all live fish imported;  
(ii) Written Permission by the Director General of Fisheries for importation of prohibited 
species as listed under the Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, etc, of Fish) Regulations 1990 and Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, Etc, of Fish) (Amendment) Regulations 
2011; and 
(iii) Import Licence from the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM).  
3.  The Regulations apply to live fish imported from all countries.  
 4.  Issuance of permit does not restrict the quantity or value.  No other method of accomplishing 
the purpose has been considered because the presen t licensing system is found to be effective to 
control the import activity of the goods.  
 5.   (i) The issuance of the Import Permit s, Written Permission and Import License are 
governed under the Laws and Regulations of Malaysia as follows: 
a) Section 40 (i) and (ii) Fisheries Act 1985:  Import permits of live fish.  b) Regulation 2 of Fisheries (Prohibition of Imports, etc., of Fish) Regulations 1990 
- Written Permission for Importation of Prohibited species.  
c) Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012. d) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728]; and e) Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Issuance of Permit, Licence and 
Certificate) Regulations 2013. 
 (ii) Obtaining permits is a statutory requirement.  (iii) No.  
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Yes.  Applications should be made well in advance to allow time for any necessary checks on 
the details supplied.  
 
(b) Yes.  Permits can be issued immediately. 
 (c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) There are three (3) administrative organs:  1.  Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS)(Permit) 
 2.  Department of Fisheries (Health Certification) 
 3.  Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) (Licence)  4.  Royal Malaysian Customs (Declaration and taxes)  
8.  Other than standard criteria, an application for a permit may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements of any local authorities. Reason for refusal will normally be provided.  The applicant has the right to appeal, either to the authority or finally to the relevant 
Minister.  
 Eligibility of importers to apply for permit 
9.  Any person, firm or institution may apply fo r a permit but the applicant must be a Malaysian 
citizen who holds the position of a company director or who owns a registered business. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Under MAQIS Regulations all importers and agents must registered with MAQIS as required by the 
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (R egistration of Importers, Exporters and Agents) 
Regulations 2013 before they can apply for import permit or licence.  
(a)  Not applicable. 
 
(b)  Not applicable. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for applications for permit  
10.  -  Name and address of importer; 
- Name and address of exporter; 
- Name and address of forwarding agent; 
- Description of goods, destination, value and quantity; - Mode of transportation; and 
- Port of entry. 
 11.  Exporting country Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin for CITES and CITES Import Permit 
(if required). 
 12.  No.  Only for CITES permit, RM50.00 will be charged.   
13.  No.  Starting 2009, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) have taken over 
the e-Permit System from the Department of Fisheries Malaysia, where  application of import and 
export of live fish is done electronically. With this system, all shipping agents, importers and 
exporters are required to be registered first wi th the Department of Fisheries and Dagang Net 
(service provider). This system allows interfacing with the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia system and upon meeting those requirements, approv al will be granted electronically.  The system 
is temporarily unavailable for Sabah and Sarawak. The system can be accessed at 
http://epermit.dagangnet.com.my/epermit.jsp.   
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The import permit is valid for one (1) day and cannot be extended. 
  15.  No. 
 
16.  Permits are not transferable.  
17.(a) No. 
 (b) Not applicable.  
Other Procedural Requirements 
18.  Importers of live fish are advised to familiar ise themselves with the requirements of the Food 
Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 enforced by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia, and Fish 
Marketing Regulations 1973 made under Section 4(2) and Section 23 of the Lembaga Kemajuan 
Ikan Malaysia (Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia) Act 1971.   
19.  Not applicable. 
 B. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA ACT 1971 
 
Outline of Systems 
1.  Importation of fish and fish products is su bject to Import License administered by Fisheries 
Development Authority of Malaysia or Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) based on 
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Act 1971 (Act 49). The purpose of this Act is to regulate 
fisheries industry in Malaysia and at the same time expanding fisheries industry in Malaysia to the next level. Under this Act, Fish Marketing Regulations 2010 were made to exercise powers 
conferred by the Act which required every importers of  fish and fish products to be licensed. In the G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Act, "fish" includes any of varieties of marine, brackish water or fresh water fishes, crustacea, 
aquatic mollusca, marine sponges, trepang and othe r aquatic life and the products therefrom, but 
does not include turtles or their egg. 
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
2.  The importation of fish and fish products is subject to: 
 
(i) Import License from the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) - For fish 
and fish products importation. 
(ii) Import Permit from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) (for 
Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan), Department of Fisheries of Sabah and Department 
of Marine Fisheries, Sarawak – For live fish importation only. 
 
3.  All countries. 
 
4.  No. The licensing system is a way to collect th e data and to control the import activity of the 
goods. No other method has been considered becaus e the present system is found to be effective. 
 
5.  The issuance of the Import License is governed by:  a) Section 4 (2) Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia Act 1971. 
 
b) Regulation 5 (1) Fish Marketing Regulations 2010. 
 
Obtaining the license is statutorily required and legislation not leaves the designation of products 
to be subjected to licensing to Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM).   
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Application for obtaining the license must be made in advance to allow inspections to be 
done on the details supplied. License can be obtained within a shorter time limit as long as 
the documentation is complete and all the criteria are met by the applicants. For goods arriving at the port without license, Fisheries Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) will issue a 
Temporary Permission Letter for one-time basis only and only applicable for the first-time 
importer. The letter can be issued at the same time, depending on approval by Director-General or Deputy Director-General of Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia 
(LKIM). 
 (b) The license can’t be granted immediately on request.  
(c) No limitation and license can be issued in any period of the year. 
 (d) For importation of fish and fish products license, consideration for the license application 
only involving Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM). But, for the importation 
of live fish, they need to get another permit from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) (for Peninsular Malaysia an d Labuan), Department of Fisheries of Sabah 
and Department of Marine Fisheries, Sarawak. All importers are needed to declare their 
importation to Royal Malaysian Customs and they need to pay taxes to Royal Malaysian Customs. 
 
8.  Other than standard criteria, an application for a license may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirement of any local authorities. Reason for refusal will be normally provided. The applicant has the right to appeal, either to the authority or relevant Minister. 
 
9.  Any person, firm or institution may apply fo r a permit but the applicant must be a Malaysian 
citizen who holds the position of a company director or who owns a registered business. The 
applicants also must have adequate financial capital to operate the business and the applicants 
must have relevant business facilities such like cold room, shop, building, processing plant etc. 
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  (a) Not applicable. 
 (b) Not applicable.  
Documentation and other requirement for applications for permit 
10.  In the form, the applicant must give the following details: 
 
- Full name of applicant; 
- Company information; - Port of entry;  - Category of fish/fish products. 
 
The applicant also must furnish Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) the following documents: 
 
- A copy of Identity Card; - A copy of Valid Business Registration Certificate for sole proprietorship/partnership company 
or Memorandum & Articles of Association fo r Private Limited Company/Public Company; 
- A copy of bank statement (as a prove of adeq uate financial capital to operate the business); 
- A copy of sales and purchase agreement/tena ncy agreement/delivery order note/registration 
certificate/building plan/land ownership certif icate etc. (as a prove of relevant business 
facilities to operate the business). 
 
11.  The documents that are required upon actual importation are Custom Form, Import License, 
Invoice and Bill of Landings/Airways Bill. 
 
12.  There is a licensing fee of RM200 per year. 
 
13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The Import License is valid for one year. The validity of a license can be extended for another 
year where the importers just need to apply for the license extension for another year and pay the licensing fee of RM200.  
 
15.  No penalty for the non-utilization of a license or a portion of a license. 
 
16.  Import License is not transferable between importers. 
 
17.  Not applicable. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Importers are advised to familiarise themse lves with the requirement of the Food Act 1983 
and Food Regulations 1985 enforced by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia. 
 
Under current procedures, all fish and fish products that imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan need to go through inspection and approv al by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection 
Services (MAQIS) at the point of entry. MAQIS take over the issuance of import licence in 
September 2013 from the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) once the MAQIS online system for issuance of licence is up and running. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] is an Act to provid e MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated 
services relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine 
stations and quarantine premises and certificat ion for import and export of plants, animals, 
carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms and also includes inspection of and 
enforcement relating to food an d for matters connected to it. 
 19.  Not applicable. 
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  3  PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS - (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) 
 Outline of systems 
1.  The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 amends and consolidates the laws relating to the control, 
prevention and eradication of agricultural pests,  noxious plants and plant disease and to extend 
co-operation in the control of the movement of pests in international trade for matters connected therewith. 
  
The Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 were made pu rsuant to Section 23 of the Plant Quarantine 
Act 1976. It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead organisms including micro-organism and any hosts of plant 
pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malaysia, and at the same time for the prevention of entry of 
pests of quarantine importance into the country.  
Purpose and coverage of licensing 
2.  Under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981, an import permit is imposed for the importation 
of the following: 
 
- plant (except any plant imported for consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing 
purposes; any processed plants; any plant or pa rts of plant used as packaging or packing 
materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet); 
- fresh flowers and leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium; 
- growing media or any rooting compost; - organic fertilizers; 
- soil; 
- living or dead organisms including non-pathogenic micro-organisms; - mangoes; 
- rose apple; 
- packing materials originated from jute and bamboo; - products and plants of palmae family; - logs, lumber and other wood article; and 
- logs and lumber of any species of plants from countries endemic to South American Leaf 
Blight, African Cocoa Region and countries endemic to disease of plants of Palmae. 
  
3.  The Regulations apply to imports from all co untries, with the exception of countries in the 
American Tropics and countries endemic to diseas e of plants of palmae family. The provisions 
under this category of goods are as follows: 
  
The importation of plants and plant products (including those belonging to the species of Hevea from the American Tropics or from any other country in which the South American Leaf Blight disease is present and from countries endemi c to disease of cocoa and plants of Palmae), is 
prohibited except where: 
 - the importation is made for research purposes; 
- the importation is consigned to the Director; 
- such a plant has been subjected to quaranti ne or treatment at a place approved by the 
Director i.e. places outside the South East Asia and Pacific Region, American Tropics, African 
Cocoa Region or any other region or country where the South American Leaf Blight disease 
or virus or any other diseases of cocoa and plants of Palmae is present or believed to be present. 
  
Note:  "Director" means the Director General of Ag riculture for West Malaysia whose responsibility 
extends to the Federal Territory of Labuan, th e Director of Agriculture for the State of 
Sabah or the Director of Agriculture for the State of Sarawak, as the case may be. 
 
Importation of plants for consumption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing purposes and any processed plants by air from the Amer ican Tropics is prohibited except when the 
import is accompanied by an import permit. Such plants should have been subjected to 
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  accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate to that effect and signed by the 
officer-in-charge of the place of such quarantine treatment. 
  4.  The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 and Plant Qu arantine Regulations 1981 seek to protect the 
Malaysian agriculture industry and environment from pests, diseases and invasive alien species by 
controlling or restricting the importation of plants  which are host of quarantine pests and disease. 
  
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981. The Crop  Protection and Plant Quarantine Division of 
the Department of Agriculture is responsible fo r the administration of the Plant Quarantine 
Regulations. 
  
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
  
7.(a) Application should be made one month before the arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary checks regarding information on the goods to be imported. This will also allow the 
importer to send a copy of the import perm it to the country of export for necessary 
arrangement by the exporter and the Quaranti ne Authority according to the conditions 
attached to the permit. Import permits can be obtained through online application (E-Permit: http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.j sp) within five (5) working days after the 
date of application, provided that the goods have not arrived at the point of entry. No import 
permit will be issued for goods which have  already arrived at the point of entry. 
  
(b) It will not be possible to issue import pe rmit immediately on request for any agriculture 
consignment. 
  
(c)   Import permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
  (d)   Applications for an import permit for plants and related goods into Malaysia involve a single 
approach to appropriate component (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) of the Plant 
Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture. 
  8.  Other than the standard criteria, application for an import permit may be refused at the 
discretion of the Director General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of 
Labuan, Director of Agriculture for Sabah or Director of Agriculture for Sarawak. Reasons for refusal will normally be provided. The applicant howe ver, has the right to appeal either to Director 
General of Agriculture for Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan, Director of 
Agriculture for Sabah or Director of Agriculture for Sarawak.   Eligibility of importers to apply for import permit 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
  (b)   All persons, firms and institution are eligible to apply for Import Permit. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for import permit 
10.  The importer should approach the Crop Prot ection and Plant Quarantine Division, Department 
of Agriculture of the appropriate component directly , specifying details of what aspect of plant or 
goods to be imported. The officer on duty will th en forward the appropriate form to the importer 
for completion. The address for correspondence is:   
For Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan: 
Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division 
Department of Agriculture 
Levels 1 – 3, Wisma Tani Kuala Lumpur 
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin 50632 Kuala Lumpur 
Malaysia 
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  Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Malaysia 
Malaysian Quarantine Inspection Services (MAQIS) 
MAQIS Office Federal Territory of Labuan  JalanPatau-patau 
PetiSurat 82071 
87030 Federal Territory of Labuan 
 
For Sabah: 
Enforcement and Crop Protection Section 
Department of Agriculture Sabah Wisma Pertanian Sabah 
Locked Bag 2050 
88632 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia 
  
For Sarawak: 
Plant Protection and Quarantine Branch 
Department of Agriculture Sarawak 
Annex Complex, Jalan Kumpang, 93200 Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia 
  
In certain circumstances, general information, pest  and disease of the plant, method or eradicating 
or controlling these pest and disease and any other relevant information will be required. 
  
11.  Import permits must be obtained prior to importation and are required on importation. For plants/planting materials, besides an import perm it, a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting 
countries is required upon importation. For soil, growing and rooting media (refers to peat, 
compost, moss, etc.) living or dead organisms, be sides an import permit, sanitary certificates are 
required upon importation. For cereals and grai ns imported from countries endemic from Khapra 
Beetle (Trogoderma granarium), no import perm it is required but the consignment must be 
accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country. Countries where Khapra 
Beetle is endemic are: Bangladesh, India, Pakist an, Sudan, Turkey, Philippines, Myanmar, Morocco 
and Sri Lanka. 
  
All log, lumber and other wood article are subjected to import permit and phytosanitary certificate.   
12.  A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issu ance of an import permit in respect of a 
consignment. Where importations require periods of quarantine containment or treatment, e.g. 
spraying, fumigating, cleaning, to eliminate the risk of entry of pests, disease etc. into Malaysia, the importer will be required to bear the costs of  such action. Specific details of charges may be 
obtained on enquires directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority. 
  13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  An import permit is valid for a period of three (3) months from the date it is issued except for 
matured coconut (for consumption) which is only valid for 1 month. 
  15.  No.   
16.  No. 
  17.  Conditions may be imposed on the permit regarding:  
 
- treatments required; - additional declaration on certain quarantine pests and diseases; and 
- post-entry requirements. 
  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Other procedural requirements 
18.  Under current procedures, all plant and plant material that imported to Peninsular Malaysia 
and Labuan need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) at the point of entry.  MAQIS take over the issuance of import permit 
in September 2013 for plant and planting material  after the amendment of the Plant Quarantine 
Act 1976. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relating to quarantine, inspection 
and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine st ations and quarantine premises and certification 
for import and export of plants, animals, carc asses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and 
microorganisms and also includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. 
  
19.  Not applicable.  
4  RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS - (ATOMIC ENERGY LICENSING 
BOARD)  
Outline of system 
1.  The importation of radioactive materials/irradiating apparatus is prohibited under the provisions 
of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 unless ap proval is obtained from appropriate authority 
i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB). In relation to the licensing activity by AELB, Malaysian 
Nuclear Agency as a government agency in the same ministry contributes technical support 
services in engineering, safety, radioactiv e testing and radiation training field.  
 
Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, licen ces and approvals are issued to persons (which 
mean any individual, partnership, private or pu blic body) for the importation of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus that are subject to the legislation. All records, in relation to the 
issuing of import approvals and authorisation, are maintained in hard and soft copies.  
 Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The goods covered include any radioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances 
and irradiating apparatus. 
 3.  The Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304)  applies to the importation of goods from all 
countries, and the provision for import and export control have been included under Schedule of 
the Customs Act.   
4.  The importation of radioactive material/irradiating apparatus is regulated as a protective 
measure and for regulatory monitoring on atomic energy activities. The monetary value is not a criterion for control.  
5.  The control on importation of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under Section 12 
and 17 of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984.  
Procedures 
6.  Information concerning the restriction on the quantity of imports are defined in the licensing 
conditions. For users, the quantity is restricted to  the quantity and type of products being licensed. 
For traders, there are no restriction on the quan tity but restricted to the type of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus stated in the licence (being licensed).   7.(a) Application should be made in advance prior to the arrival of the goods i.e. fourteen (14) 
days before actual importation. 
 (b) Approvals cannot be issued immediately as importers must obtain a licence from the 
Licensing Division of the Atomic Energy Licens ing Board in order to be granted an approval 
to import. 
 
(c) Approvals may be issued in any period of the year. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  (d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atom ic Energy Licensing Board before applications 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is considered.  Approval to import is issued by the Licensing Division of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board.  
 
8.  Application for a licence can be refused on the discretion of the relevant authority (Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board). Applicants can appeal to the relevant Minister in writing within thirty (30) days after being notified of such decision  as stated under the Atomic Energy Licensing 
(Appeal) Regulations 1990.  
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons (any individual, partnership, priv ate or public body) are eligible to apply for 
permission to import after obtaining a licence for such activities from Atomic Energy 
Licensing Board. 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence e-permit 
10.  Application of licence is based on Radiation Protection (Licensing) Regulations 1986. The 
Atomic Energy Licensing  Board  has been implementing the e -P e r m i t  O n l i n e  S y s t e m  w h e r e  
application of import and export of radioactive materials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances and irradiating apparatus, is carried out electronically.  The information required includes:   
 
- name and address of importer, and license number; - details of goods to be imported; 
- details of the goods' container; and 
- time and place of landing.  
11.  Selective documents (which are necessary and relevant) are required upon actual importation 
namely:  The Enforcement Form (AELB) together with othe r documents (whichever necessary and relevant) 
namely: 
 
- certified copy of special form certificate; 
- certified copy of compliance for packaging of radioactive material for transportation; 
- certified copy of customs declaration for goods imported/exported; - copy of certified approval letter by origin authority; 
- copy of certificate if performance test by Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear Malaysia); 
- copy of decay chart for radioactive material; - copy of airway bill/bill of landing; - copy of  permission to transport dangerous materials via air permit from the Civil Aviation 
Department; 
- ownership statement (LPTA/BM/3); and - sales statement (LPTA/BM/2). 
 
12.  A deposit of RM15 is required upon each license application. The licensee will be charged a licence fee upon acquiring the licence. For us ers, the sum will depend  on the quantity of 
radioactive material/irradiating apparatus and the pu rpose of that specified material.  For traders, 
a fixed sum of RM200 will be required upon the issuance of a licence. For the e -Permit System, the 
licensee will be charged approximately RM 35 per successful permit.    
13.  No.  
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Approval is valid for a maximum period of three (3) months either from the validity date of 
the import licence or validity of Radiation Protec tion Officer (RPO) Licence (whichever comes first) 
and applies to one consignment only. 
 
15.  No. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  16.  No. 
 17.  Permission granted under conditions of the licence may specify conditions or requirements which must be complied by the holder of the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements 
18. No. 
 
19. No.      
 5  ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS - (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES)  
 
Outline of system 
1.  The Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia is the enforcement authority of both the 
legislation and licensing of all animal and animal products, including livestock and wildlife imported 
into the country is under the provisions of the Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006).  In addition, licences from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks are required for the 
importation of wildlife.  Since 2 January 2009, electronic application for import license has been 
implemented throughout the country. Import license can be issued within 24 hours to applicants.   Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2.  The Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006), Animal Importation Order 1962 and Animal Rules 1962 
and Animal Feed Act 2009 (Act 698) apply to al l live animals, animal products and animal 
by-products including biologics of animal origin. The Department of Veterinary Services of Malaysia 
is the sole authority for the implementation of th e statutory requirements under these legislations. 
 3.  The system applies to all animals and animal products from all countries. 
 
4.  The Animal Act 1953 (Revised 2006), Animal Importation Order 1962, Animal Rules 1962, Customs Act 1967 (Act 2350 Subsection 31(1) and Customs Prohibition of Exports (Order 2012) and Animal Feed Act 2009 (Act 698) are intended to  regulate the import and export of all animals 
and animal products within the context of the sa nitary requirements, including the protection of 
animal life and health and the protection of human health.  
5.  Licensing is a statutory requirement under the Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) and Animal 
Feed Act 2009 (Act 698) for the control of importation of all animals, animal products and animal by-products to meet SPS requirements. 
 
The legislations do not allow for administrative discretion regarding the designation of animal and products that are subjected to licensing.   
Procedures 
6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Application for an import licence should be made well in advance before the importation of 
the goods.  This is to allow time to check and verify the information supplied in the importation documents as well as for the processing and issuance of the licence.   
 
(b) Yes, for valid and specific reasons, subjec t to compliance to the import regulations. 
 (c) No, there is no limitation in respect to the period during which applications for licences and 
importation can be made.  Importation may be made at any period of the year.  
 (d) Applications for licences to import animals or animal products into Malaysia involve a single 
administrative body, the Department of Vete rinary Services (DVS), which serves as a 
"one-stop agency".  However, in the case of wildlife or products thereof, written permission should also be obtained from the Wildlife Department and are in particular subjected to 
CITES regulations in relation to conservation of  endangered species of wild fauna and flora.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  8.  Application for a license may be refused if there is non-compliance to any of our SPS or Halal 
(except pork products) requirement.  The reasons w ill be informed to the applicant.  The applicant 
may appeal to the Director General of Veterinary Service.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons, firms, corporate bodies and institutions are eligible to apply for an import 
licence. 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Applications for a licence to import animals and animal products into Malaysia must be made 
in writing to the Director General of Veterinary Se rvices Malaysia.  The information and the type of 
documents required will depend on the type of animals and products, the purpose of importation 
and the country of origin.  
 11.  Types of documents required upon actual importation are: 
 
(i) For the importation of live animals: 
  - Import licence; and   - Veterinary Health Certificate/Quarantine Certificate from exporting countries. 
 
  In case of wildlife animals:    (Refer also to the Department of Wi ldlife Protection and National Parks.) 
 
 (ii) For importation of animal products (meat and meat products of beef, mutton, venison 
or poultry): 
  - Import permit; and 
  - Veterinary Certificate/Meat Inspection Certificate, and Halal Certificate.   (iii) For importation of animal products (pork and pork products) 
  - Import permit; and 
  - Veterinary Certificate/Meat Inspection Certificate.  
12.  Import fees are as follows: 
  (i) For a licence to import cattle - RM5.00 per head; 
 (ii) For a licence to import sheep, goats or pigs - RM3.00 per head; 
 (iii) For a licence to import horse - RM10.00 per head;  (iv) For a licence to import monkeys - RM2.00 per head;  (v) For a licence to import do gs or cats - RM5.00 per head; 
 (vi) For a licence to import any animal other than those specified above - RM3.00 per head; 
 (vii) For a licence to import birds - RM0.10 per bird (Except day old chicks F.O.C);  (viii) For a permit to import eggs - RM2.00 per permit; 
 (ix) For a permit to import animal carcases and products thereof - RM3.00 per cwt; 
 (x) For a permit to import poultry carcases and products thereof - RM6.00 per head; and  (xi) For a permit to import bones, hides, skins, bone, blood or meat meal, fertilizer, tallow, 
 semen, sera, vaccine, skimmed milk powder or any product of animal or bird - RM3.00 
 per licence. 
 13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The period of validity for a licence is 30 days.  However, in certain circumstances subject to 
the discretion of the Director General of Veterina ry Services, the validity of a licence may be 
extended for a period of not more than 30 days.  This can be done by endorsement on the said licence.  
 
15.  No. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  16.  No. 
 17.  No.  
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Under current procedures, all animal and animal products that imported to Peninsular Malaysia 
and Labuan need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and 
Inspection Services (MAQIS) at the point of entry.  MAQIS take over the issuance of import permit 
and licence in September 2013 from the Department  of Veterinary Services after the Animals 
(Amendment) Act 2013 come into force. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services 
relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and 
quarantine premises and certification for import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms an d also includes inspection of and enforcement 
relating to food and for matters connected to it. 
 19.  Not applicable. 
 
6  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR SALE - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)  Outline of system 
1.  Importation and manufacture of pesticides for sale are controlled by the Pesticides (Registration) 
Rules 2005 under the Pesticides Act 1974.     
Any person who intends to import a pesticide for sale must ensure that such pesticides has a valid 
registration and has the relevant certificate of registration from the Pesticides Board of Malaysia.   
The importer of the pesticide must, at the point of import, provide the Royal Customs Department 
of Malaysia with a certified copy of the valid registration certification of the pesticide as provided for under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012.   
Purpose and coverage of import permit 
2.  All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are imported or manufactured for sale, has to be 
registered with the Pesticides Board prior to import or manufacture.  
 
3.  The rules apply to all pesticides imported from all countries.  
4.  There is no restriction on the quantity of registered pesticide that may be imported. These rules 
are intended to ensure that pesticides imported are of good quality and at the same time not cause any adverse effect to man and the environment.   
5.  Registration of pesticides before it is imported or manufactured is mandatory under the 
Pesticides Act 1974.   
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The minimum time required for processing an application for an import permit is 5 days. On 
a case by case basis, a shorter application time can be met if the pesticides registration is valid and the source of the goods has already b een approved by the Pesticides Board. Goods 
arriving at the port without a registration would not be permitted to enter the country. 
 
(b) A certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately, thus no import permit can be 
issued for an unregistered product. 
 
(c) An application for import can be done in any period of the year.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  (d) Consideration for import of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ, 
i.e. Pesticides Board. The importer does not have to approach other administrative organs. 
 8.  Applications to register a pesticide, which consequently allows for consideration of an import 
permit, are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. Applications 
may also be rejected if, in the opinion of the Pesticides Board, the risks associated with the use of the products outweigh the benefits. All applicants will be given the reasons why their applications 
for registration are rejected.  
  If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Board not to register his product, he may appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-b ased Industry whose decision shall be final. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  Application for pesticide registration may only be made by a locally registered company. The 
registration fee for a product would depend on the hazard class of the pesticide in question i.e. 
Class 1a (RM5,000), Class 1b (RM5,000), Class II  (RM3,500), Class III (RM2,500) and Class IV (RM2,000).  The fee will be paid in two stages, i.e. RM1,500 upon submitting an application, and the 
balance (which is according to the hazard class assigned to the product) once the product has 
been approved and the registration certificate is issued.  Products registered by the Board including the names of companies registering the products are published in the Government Gazette on a monthly basis. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  No change. 
 
11.  Upon actual importation, a certified true copy of the registration certificate has to accompany other documents as per the Customs Order. The certified true copy of the certificate should also 
include information on the amount imported, the port of entry, and the approximate date of the 
importation.   12.  Apart from the subscription payment to the e-permit service provider for access to the e-permit 
system, there is no additional payment to the administrative organ for application of this import 
permit.  
13.  Not applicable. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Validity period is for three (3) months. If the import permit has expired, its validity cannot be 
extended and a fresh application has to be submitted to replace the expired permit.  15.  No.  
 
16.  No.  
17.(a) Not applicable. 
 (b) Import of pesticides listed under Annex III,  Rotterdam Convention which are still registered 
and used in Malaysia must comply to the Pr ior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC) of the 
Rotterdam Convention before import can be allowed. 
 18.  The applicant also has to fulfil other requirements of the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia.  
 
Under current procedures, any pesticides imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) at 
the point of entry. The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] is an Act to 
provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and certification for 
import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fi sh, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms 
and also includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  19.  Not applicable. 
 7  RICE AND PADDY, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI - (MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY) 
 
Outline of system 
1.  The import licence is issued by the Director General for the Control of Padi and Rice under the 
Control of Padi and Rice (Licensing of Importers and Exporters) Regulations 1994, which is made in 
exercise of the powers conferred by section 29 of the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994.  Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  Products under licensing are as follows: 
- rice and paddy;  - product of rice (rice/glutinous flour,  rice vermicelli, ketupat  and etc.); and 
- by-product of padi (temukut , husk, bran and etc.).   
 3.  The Order applies to the importation of goods from all countries. 
 
4.  The licensing is intended to monitor and ensure a stable supply of rice in the country.  5.  The import licence is a requirement under the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522). This 
requirement can be abolished without legislative approval. 
 Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.(a) There is no specific period.   
 
(b) Yes, a licence can be granted upon request.  (c) The application can be made throughout the year. 
 
(d) The application for a licence is effected by a single organ.  
8.  Incomplete applications will be rejected.  The application for an appeal can be made through the 
Paddy and Rice  Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry. 
 
9.  The import licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers License, issued by the Paddy 
and Rice  Industry Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry. 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  The information required in an application is as follows: 
 (a) Details of consignor and consignee; 
(b) Name and address of applicant; 
(c) Goods Code numbers; (d) Description of items/goods; 
(e) Quantity of goods and price; 
(f) Exporting country; (g) Port/place of discharge; (h) Mode of transport; and 
(i) Name of declarant/IC number/status/signature. 
 11.  Documents required upon actual importation are: 
 
- Approval Permit (AP); - Customs Form (JK 69); 
- Custom Declaration Form (K1); G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  - Bill of Lading (BL); 
- Invoice; and - Phytho Certificate.  
12.  RM 200.00 per year per license (wholesale licence, import license and export license).  
 13.  Not applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity of a licence is up to one (1) year and cannot be extended. It can be renewed 
upon expiry.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.    
16.  A licence is not transferable.  
 17.  The applicant has to state the quantity of the goods to be imported. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Under current procedures, all rice and paddy th at imported to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan 
need to go through inspection and approval by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services 
(MAQIS) at the point of entry. The Malaysian Quaran tine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] 
is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and 
certification for import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and 
microorganisms and also includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  8  IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - (FEDERAL 
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) 
 Outline of system 
1.  The importation into Malaysia of round cabb ages and unroasted coffee beans are placed under 
Part 1 of the Third Schedule of Customs (Prohibi tion of Imports) Order 2012 whereby importation 
is prohibited except in the manner provided: For importation into Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan 
an import permit issued by or on behalf of the Director General of Malaysian Quarantine and 
Inspection Services (MAQIS) under the Malaysia n Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 
[Act 728]. For importation into Sabah and Sarawak – an import permit issued by on behalf of Director General of Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority Malaysia (FAMA).   
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  This system is to ensure the orderly importation of round cabbages and un-roasted coffee 
beans into the country. 
 Importers intending to import the products mentioned above are required to register (subject to 
evaluation) with FAMA as importers.  The app licants need to provide information about their 
experience in trading the products, trading area, ou tlets owned by importers, distribution network, 
handling facilities, processing facilities (for coffee) etc.   
Import permits shall be used within the expiry date specified in the permits.  While cabbages 
imported by containers are generally given one (1) w eek from the date of arrival (subject to expiry 
within that month) and coffee beans are given tw o (2) weeks from the date of arrival declared, 
cabbages that are imported by bulk (non–contain er) are given until the end of each month.  
 3.  Goods originating from all countries are subjected to this system. 
 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  4.  The licensing requirements are also for the purpose of monitoring the imported amount of 
round cabbages and coffee beans into the country.   5.  The licence is statutorily required.  This legislation does not leave the designation of products 
to be subjected to administrative discretion. 
 Procedures 
6.  The importation of both round cabbages an d coffee beans from any country are subjected to 
application of import licenses.  I. Information pertaining to the licensing requirements is available on the website of FAMA 
(http://www.fama.gov.my/). Importers are well info rmed of the system and requirements of 
the licensing system. New applicants may also approach FAMA for information on the 
licensing requirement.   
 
II. The amount of round cabbages and coffee beans imported are mentioned in the import 
licences. An importer is required to apply for a licence every time he intends to import. Prior 
to applying for import licenses for these produce, such importers need to secure quota 
granted on monthly basis for cabbages and yearly basis for coffee beans. Such quota is valid for two (2) years.  The quantity of the qu ota in the case of coffee beans is usually 
determined by the capacity of the processi ng plant while in the case of cabbages is 
determined by the ability of the applicant to purchase (financially sound) and availability of 
suitable buyers and logistics to market the cabbages. 
 
III. There is no special preference for domest ic producers for like goods. Unused approved 
amounts are not added for a succeeding period.   
 
IV. Applications for licences can be made immediately subject to registration with the relevant 
service provider for electronic application. 
 V. Processing of licences can be done within fifteen (15) minutes to a maximum of four (4) 
hours on any working day.  
 VI. Applications for licences can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 VII. MAQIS is the sole authority for this application and approval of permits. However an 
importer needs to secure quota with FAMA  before applying for such permits.  
 VIII. All genuine owners of coffee processing plan ts or marketers of round cabbages are eligible 
to register as importers. Importers who misuse the import permits for profiteering may be 
de-registered as importers.  
 IX. Not applicable. 
 
X. Not applicable.  
XI. Not applicable. 
 7.(a) Application for a licence to import must be made at least 24 hours before arrival for 
non-container consignments, whilst for arrivals by container, application must be made at 
least three (3) days prior to estimated date of arrival.  Licences may be obtained within a 
shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without licence but a penalty will be charged to discourage misuse of the permits. 
 
(b) Subject to the explanation in (a) above, a licence can be granted immediately on request. 
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a licence application.  The period for the importation 
of cabbages (usually a week or so in the begi nning of the month) may be deferred to clear 
the previous month’s excess stock in the market . Any deferment on the date of importation 
allowed is informed in advance to importers.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  (d) The importer only approaches (on-line) MAQIS to submit his application.   
 
8.  An application for a licence may be refused if the information provided is incomplete or suspicious and if an importer is found to have committed an offence relating to the previous 
importation or failed to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the licence.  An appeal can be made 
to MAQIS and consideration for an appeal is on a case to case basis.   
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Applicants must have a valid licence to be involved in business from the Company 
Commission of Malaysia. Registered cooperatives may also apply.  However, importers need to register with FAMA i.e. secure quotas. 
 
(b)  Not applicable.  
Firms applying to be registered with FAMA are required to meet certain criteria which include 
financial standing, proper accounts, availability of storage, confirmation on the source of the supply and any contracts from those who would be  buyers. A registration fee (administrative 
charge) of RM200.00 and RM500.00 is chargeable for raw coffee beans and round cabbages 
respectively.  Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Information required for application (for registration as an importer): 
 - details of the applicant - name of company, type of business, capital invested, ownership 
etc.; 
- details of the requirement - quanti ty, why required, source of supply; 
- other relevant information to support this application; and 
- application to be submitted together with documentary evidence on the above.  
 11.  For actual importation, importers may be required to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill and, or invoice together with the Approval  Permit and Customs Declaration. 
 
12.  A licensing fee of RM10.00 and RM30.00 is charged for each licence approved for cabbages and coffee beans respectively. 
 
13.  Importers are required to deposit a mini mum of RM200.00 from which the licensing charge 
would be deducted accordingly. Importers who decide to cancel their registration or whose 
registration is cancelled for any reason s will be refunded the unused deposit. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  The validity period of a licence is until the last day of the month for the importation of 
non-container cabbages, one (1) week for cabbage consignments in containers or the last day of 
the month, whichever comes earlier.  Importatio ns of coffee beans are granted two (2) weeks or 
the last day of the year, whichever comes earlier. The expiry date is stated on every licence.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.  
16.  Licences are non-transferable.  
 17.  The weight of each package of cabbages can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only however exemptions may be considered.  Raw coffee beans imports are allowed for the processing 
requirements of license holders only.   One permit can be used for only one consignment (whether 
fully used or not).  
Other procedural requirements    
18.  Under current procedures, all round cabbage and unroasted coffee beans that imported to 
Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan need to go th rough inspection and approval by the Malaysian 
Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) at th e point of entry. MAQIS take over the issuance G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  of import permit in September 2013 from the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). The 
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 [Act 728] is an Act to provide MAQIS for the purpose of providing integrated services relati ng to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at 
the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and certification for import and 
export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms and also 
includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it. Please 
take note also under the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and 
Labelling of Agricultural Produce) Regulations all imported fresh agricultural produce must be 
accompanied by Certificate of Conformity of Agriculture Produce issued by MAQIS. 
 19.  There is no problem in obtaining foreign exchange with or without a licence. 
 
9  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND WATER)  
Outline of system  
1.  The Energy Commission under the Ministry  of Energy, Green Technology and Water is 
responsible for the issuance of a Certificate of Approval (COA) for the manufacture, import, 
display, sale or advertisement of any domestic electrical equipment, any electrical equipment 
which is usually sold direct to the public or any electrical equipment which does not require special skills in its operation.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The electrical equipment which requires a Certificate of Approval before importation is 
prescribed in Regulation 97, Electricity Regulations 1994 which states: 
 
Regulation 97(1).  No person shall manufacture, import, display, sell or advertise:  
(a) any domestic equipment; 
(b) any equipment which is usually sold directly to the public; or (c) any equipment which does not require special skills in its operations, unless the equipment 
is approved by the Energy Commission. 
 
3.  These Regulations are applicable to the importation of electrical equipment from all countries.  
4.  The control on the importation of these categories was introduced to prevent the importation of 
unsafe electrical equipment for public use.  
5.  The control on importation of these categories of electrical equipment is a statutory 
requirement under the Electricity Supply Act 1990.   Procedures  
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.  Limit on importation. 
 
(a) Application should be made by the importer before the importation of the goods.  
Certificate of Approval can be obtained within 5 working days provided the relevant 
documents are in order. 
 (b) Approval cannot be granted immediately upon request.  
(c) Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve (12) months and subject to renewal. 
 (d) Applicants for import approval, required by  Regulation 97 of Electricity Regulations 1994, 
must apply to the Energy Commission. Equipment under consideration for an approval 
certificate has to be assessed/examined by an approved testing body to ensure the 
equipment complies with any of the following standards: 
 
- MS (Malaysian Standard);  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  - IEC (International Electro Technical Commission); or 
- BS (British Standard).  
Electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional test to 
include national deviation (e.g., voltage and frequency and type of plug used). 
 8.  An application for the import approval may be refused if it does not meet the ordinary 
application criteria and conditions.  Reasons for refusal are given to the applicants on request. 
Applicants who are refused permission for importation may appeal to the same department responsible for issuing the certificate of approval.   
A certificate of approval can be cancelled at the discretion of the Commission on reasons stated in 
Regulation 108, Electricity Regulations 1994.  Regulation 108:  
The Commission may cancel a Certificate of Approval issued in respect of any equipment referred 
to in Regulation 97 if:  
(a) the equipment is found or be unsafe for use upon any examination or test thereof;  
 (b) the person to whom the Certificate was issued, uses it for a purpose different for that for 
which it was issued or in a manner calculated to mislead or deceive the public; 
 
(c) the person has contravened or failed to comply with any of the provisions of the Act or these 
Regulations;  or 
 
(d) the holder of the Certificate has obtained the Certificate by making or causing to be made 
any false or fraudulent declaration, certification or representation, either in writing or 
otherwise. 
 Where a Certificate of Approval is cancelled by the Commission pursuant to sub-regulation (1) of 
97, the Certificate shall be returned to the Commi ssion by the person to whom the Certificate was 
issued within fourteen (14) days of the written notification of the cancellation.  
 9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons, firms and institutions in Malaysia are eligible to apply for the certificate of 
approval. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Application Procedure. 
 
(i) There are 31 categories of household elec trical appliances that the ST regulates. 
(please refer to the Information Booklet on Approval of Electrical Equipment at http://www.st.gov.my/).  In order to import electrical appliances a company or local 
agent needs to register with Dagangnet (Please contact Dagangnet, careline 
No. 1-300-133-133, Fax No. 03-2713-2990, e-mail: careline@dagangnet.com ). Upon completion of registration and payment of  fees, applicants can proceed to apply 
electronically. ST will issue a Certificate of Approval (CoA) if applications are in order 
(test report submitted, fees paid to ST, RM 20.00 for processing and RM 200.00 for CoA). The required documents are as follows: 
  
  - test report including the list of components; 
  - instruction manual;   - technical specification and catalogue; and 
  - a sample of the product, if requested. 
  (ii) The equipment under consideration for a Certificate of Approval is to be examined by 
an approved testing body to ensure the eq uipment complies with any of the following 
standards:  
  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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    - MS (Malaysian Standard), IEC (International Electro Technical Commission); 
  and  
  - BS (British Standard).   
 (iii) Type Test Report 
   The tests and certificates that are recognized by the commission are the ones issued 
by:  
 
(a) SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM) or laboratories under Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of 
Malaysia (SAMM) by Department of Standard Malaysia (DSM); or 
(b) Laboratory under the IECEE CB Scheme. The list of the laboratory is available 
from their website http:// www.cbscheme.org/. The CB test report need to be 
accompanied by the CB test certificate; or 
(c) Laboratories (in the scope of its' accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed th e Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation 
Cooperation (APLAC) MRA – https://www.aplac.org/. The test reports need to 
be accompanied with conformation letter from Department of Standard 
Malaysia; or 
(d) Laboratories (in the scope of its accreditation) listed as Designated Testing 
Laboratory under ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Agreement for Electrical 
and Electronic Equipment; 
 
  For items (b), (c) and (d), testing should include the national deviation in Malaysia. 
Failing which, additional tests need to be carried out by SIRIM; for example, to test 
voltage rating at 230 V (+ 10% - 6 %) for single phase or at 400 V (+ 10% - 6 %) for three phase and the frequency at 50 Hz.; 
 
 The assessment report must be either in Bahasa Malaysia  or English language.  
 11.  Proof of Certificate of Approval is required for clearance by the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia at the point of entry. 
 12.  An annual fee of RM100.00 for single phase and RM200.00 for three phase products shall be 
paid upon approval of the Certificate of Approval (COA). 
 13.  No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  A Certificate of Approval is valid for twelve  (12) months and can be renewed. Renewal of the 
Certificate of Approval shall be made not less than fourteen (14) days before the expiry date of the 
Certificate. The request can be made in writing by submitting a photocopy of the previous 
certificate of approval.   
15.  No. 
 16.  Please refer to the following Electricity Regulations 1994: 
  
Regulation 107   
 (1) No certificate of approval issued under Regu lation 97 shall be transferred by the holder of 
the Certificate to any other person except with the written permission of the Commission. 
 (2) The holder of a Certificate of Approval issued under Regulation 97 shall obtain approval from 
the Commission in writing for any change of name or address in connection with the business 
and the certificate shall be amended or replaced without payment of any fee. 
 
17.(a)  Not applicable. 
 (b) Conditions may be imposed on:  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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   - Electrical equipment to be marked or label as described in Electricity Regulation 1994 
as stated below: 
 
  Regulation 98 - Where equipment has been approved for manufacture, import, 
display, sale or advertisement by the Commission, the person to whom a Certificate of 
Approval has been issued under Regulation 97 may be required by the Commission to mark or label the equipment in a manner  to be determined by the Commission. 
 
 - Nominal Voltages and Frequency:    The nominal supply voltages and frequency for household and similar electrical use in 
Malaysia are as follows: 
   - 230V, 50Hz for Single-phase, a.c. systems, 
  - 400V, 50Hz for Three-phase, 3-wire or 4-wire A.C. systems. 
  - The supply voltage and frequency at any point of the system under normal conditions 
are allowed to fluctuate between +10% and –6% from 230/400V and ± 1% from 
50Hz respectively. 
  - In line with the above, the electrical products to be used in Malaysia shall be designed 
to operate at the country’s nominal voltage and frequency as follows: 
    (1) Voltage 
 
Single-phase product shall be rated/marked  at 230V. If the product is rated with 
multiple or a range of voltages, 230V shall be included. Testing shall be conducted 
based on 230V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked with multiple or 
a range of voltages; 
 
Three-phase product shall be rated/marked at 400V. If the product is rated with 
multiple range of voltages, 400V shall be included. Testing shall be conducted based 
on 400V, and other relevant voltages, if the product is marked with multiple or a range of voltages. 
 
  (2) Frequency 
 
Product shall be rated/marked at 50Hz and testing shall be conducted at 50Hz. If the 
product is marked with 50/60Hz or 50-60Hz then testing shall be conducted either at 50Hz or 60Hz, whichever is more unfavourable.  
- Power supply cord and mains plug requirements: 
  The appliances shall be fitted with a suitab le and appropriate approved power supply 
cord and mains plug. Both are regulated products and must be approved by the 
regulatory body before it can be used with the appliances; 
 
- The power supply cord shall be certified to MS 140 or BS 6500 or IEC 60227-5 
(PVC insulated - flexible cables/cords) or IEC 60245-4 (Rubber insulated - flexible cables/cords). 
 
- The main plug to be used in Malaysia shall be as follows: 
 
 - 13A, fused plugs complying to MS 589: Part 1 or BS 1363: Part 1; 
 - 15A, plugs complying to MS 1577 or BS 546; 
 - 2.5A, 250V, flat non-rewireable two-pole plugs with cord for the 
connection of class II equipment complying to MS 1578 or BS EN 50075. 
 
- Class 0 and Class 01 appliances as defined in MS IEC 60335 series or IEC 60335 
series are not allowed to be used in Malaysia. 
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  - Regulated minimum energy efficiency standards for electrical fans namely 
ceiling fans, wall fans, table fans, pedest al fans and box fans, are as follows: 
 
No Type of fans Minimum Co-efficient 
Performance (COP) 
(m3/min/W) 
1. Ceiling Fan (1200 mm/48 inch – 1500 mm/60 inch) 2.5 
2. Pedestal Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch) 1.0 
3. Table / Desk Fan (250 mm/10 inch – 400 mm/16 inch) 1.0 4. Wall Fan (250 mm/10 inch– 400 mm/16 inch) 1.0 5. Box Fan (250 mm/10 inch– 350 mm/14 inch ) 0.5 
 
Where Co-efficient of 
Performance  (C.O.P) =   
Air Delivery (m
3/min) 
Input Wattage (W) 
  
 
 The test method used to determine COP is in accordance with MS 1220: 2001:  - Suspension System for Electric Ceiling Fans. 
 
Electric ceiling fans must be provided with a special wire as a secondary suspension system. The test method used to check compliance that the secondary suspension system of the electric ceiling fan has adequate mechanical strength is in accordance with MS 1219: 
Part 2: 2002. 
  - Components used for Fixed General Purpose Luminaries (MS IEC 60598-2-1) and 
Recessed Luminaries (MS IEC 60598-2-2) shall comply and be certified according 
to the following standards: 
 
Components Standards 
Glow-Starters MS IEC 60155 Starterholder MS IEC 60400 Lampholders MS IEC 60400 
Capacitors MS IEC 61048 & MS IEC 61049 
Connecting devices IEC 60998 (Series) 
 
Conventional Ballast Safety test: 
(a) MS 141: Part 1 (IEC 60920 MOD) OR 
(b) MS IEC 61347-1 + MS IEC 61347-2-8 
Performance test: 
MS 141: Part 2 (IEC 60921 MOD) 
Note: Ballast Watt Loss shall not be more than 6W for ballast of 18/20W and 36/40W. 
 
Electronic Ballast Safety test: 
MS IEC 61347-1 + MS IEC 61347-2-3 
Performance test:  
MS IEC 60929 
 
Internal wiring MS 136 or BS 6004 or IEC 60227-3 
The insulating material of internal wiring must be capable of withstanding th e maximum temperature to 
which it is subjected (heat resistance). 
 
 - Requirement for Importing.  
Electrical equipments that have been approved for importing into Malaysia shall comply 
with the consignment test by SIRIM’s using application Form PP7 for every batch within the validity of the Certificate of Approval. The el ectrical equipments shall be affixed with the 
label issued by SIRIM. Application for the purchase of SIRIM’s label is in Form PP8.  
 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Other procedural requirements  
18.  No. 
 
19.  Not applicable. 
 
10  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT - (ROYAL CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)  
 
Outline of System 
1.  Under Regulation 18 of the Customs Regulations 1977, no person shall import intoxicating 
liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit except under, and in accordance with, a licence issued by or 
under the direction of the Director General of Custom s; provided that intoxicating liquor or tobacco 
which a Senior Officer of Customs is satisfied is intended for private consumption of the importer and not for sale, or intoxicating liquor or toba cco exempted from the payment of customs duty 
under the provision of section 14 of the Customs Act 1967 may be imported without such licence.  
 Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
2.  To control smuggling of intoxicating liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit into Malaysia. 
 3.  The system applies to all countries.  
4.  No. Licensing is not intended to restrict qu antity or value of imports. No other methods of 
accomplishing the purpose has been considered be cause the present licensing system is found to 
be effective enough to control the import activi ty of the goods in order to prevent smuggling. 
 
5.(a) The control on the importation of liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit are statutory 
requirements under the Customs Regulations 1977. 
 
(b) Not subject to administrative discretion.  The legislation does not allow for administrative discretion regarding importation of liquor, tobacco 
and denatured spirit subject to import controls.  
 Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.(a) Application should be made well in advance before the goods are imported.  
 Application for a license cannot be obtained within a shorter time-limit.    
 (b) No.  
(c)    Licence may be issued in any period of the year. 
 (d) Yes.  The application for licence to import liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit only involve 
the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 8.  Black listed (those who have committed offences under the law and regulation) applicants may 
not be considered.  Reasons for refusal will norm ally be informed.  Unsuccessful applicants may 
submit appeal to the Minister of Finance for consideration.   Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licences 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons, firms, institutions are eligible to apply. 
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  Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence 
10.  New application for cigarette only to be made in writing to the Director General of Customs.  
Others i.e. new application / renewal of licence for liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit, and renewal of licence for cigarette is to be made in writing to the State Director of Customs.  
Information required depends on the type of goods to be imported: 
 (i) Liquor and denatured spirit - information requ ired include brand, country of origin, point of 
entry, date of import, applicant's name, mailing and premise addresses. 
 (ii) Cigarette and Tobacco – The applicant is required to submit documents to show status of 
the company, agency appointment, paid up capital, applicant's name, mailing and premise 
addresses. 
 11.   Customs Form No. 1, invoices, shipping documents and import licence. 
 
12.  Yes.  The fee for any such licence shall be RM10.00 for each calendar month or part thereof or RM48.00 for six months or RM96.00 for 12 months. 
 
13.  No deposit required.  Conditions of licensing 
14.  Such licence shall be for any period not exceeding one year but shall expire not later than 
31 December following the date of issue. Yes.  Renewal is permitted.   
15.  No penalty.  
 16.  Non-transferable. 
 
17.(a) None. 
 
(b) Yes, conditions include the licence being not transferable, specific point of entry, storage 
facilities and stock records to be maintained. All importers shall comply with the health 
warning on cigarette packaging:   
  
(i) On each packet of cigarette there shall be printed a health warning consisting of any 
one of the set texts and images. 
 
(ii) The set texts and images shall be printe d with forty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the front panel an d with sixty per cent coverage area to be 
positioned from the top on the back panel. 
 
(iii) The images shall be printed with resolution not less than 300 dpi ("dpi" or "dot per 
inch" means the degree of resolution of prin ting images expressed in terms of number 
of printed dots per linear inch). 
 
(iv) The set texts and images shall be printed using not less than four colour printing.   
 (v) The set texts shall be printed, in lettering of Arial of 10 points for each packet, in pure 
white on a Matt Black background, except the words “AMARAN” and “WARNING” which shall be printed, in bold-faced lettering of Arial of 12 points for each packet, in yellow on a Matt Black background. 
 
 (vi) Each packet of cigarette shall have printed health information, sale restriction, name 
of manufacture / importers and date of manufacturing on the front/back panel. 
 
Other Procedural Requirements 
18.(a)  On each packet of cigarette there shall be affixed a tax stamp as approved by the Director 
General of Customs. 
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  (b)  The tax stamp shall not visually obstruct the health warning and health information. 
 19.  Not applicable.  
11  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS - (SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL) 
 Outline of System 
1. The import permit applies to all radio communications product capable of being used for 
telecommunication in the frequency band lower than 420 THz or their motherboards and apparatus or equipment to be attached or connected to Public Network or System. The imports shall be 
declared to Royal Malaysian Customs, irrespective whether they are dutiable or not, inclusive of 
equipment for Licensed network. It is a mandatory requirement as according to Customs Act 1967, 
Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 2012. The application of import permit shall be made 
through electronic system namely ePermit (http://epermit.dagangnet.com/epermit.jsp) and the 
approval is obtained from SIRIM QAS International as a Permit Issuing Agency.  The import permit only issued to the product th at has been type approved. Type Approval is 
granted to a specific model of communications product which has complied with either singular or 
combination of the followings:  a)  SKMM’s Technical Specifications (http://www.skmm.gov.my/);  
b)  Malaysian Standard;  c)  International Standard;  d)  Foreign standard of a national standards organization;  
e)  Technical Checklist;  
f)  Technical Declaration (association or industry standards or acceptable customer 
specification).     
 
SIRIM QAS International has been appointed by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) as certifying agency. It is mandatory that the above requirements be fulfilled before obtaining Type Approval pursuant to  Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, 
Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000. The application for Type 
Approval shall be made through https://ecomm.sirim.my. 
 
In addition, the certification label issued by SIRIM QAS International shall be affixed on the 
product to denote the compliance as mandatory requirements under Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, Communication and Multimedia (Technical Standards) 
Regulations 2000.  
 Purposes and Coverage of Licensing 
2.  The import permit system is based on Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012. Products 
covered include:  
 (i) Line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and 
telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line system or digital line system, 
videophones; 
(ii) Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radio-telegraphy, radio-broadcasting; 
(iii) Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus; and 
(iv) Parts from the above products.  3.  The Order applies to the importation of telecommunication equipment from all countries. 
 
4.  The import permit arrangement is intended for:  
a) an interoperability between any communications equipment;  
b) Non-interference, impairment or malfunction of or harm to any communications product or 
any other product;  
c) as a safety guide to public in general and for any communications equipment or any other 
equipment;  
d) as quality assurance. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, which is made 
pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the 
said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally.  
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.(a) For registered applicant, import permit can be approved within 5 minutes to 10 minutes 
electronically.  
 
For unregistered applicant, import permit can be approved in writing to SIRIM QAS 
International Sdn. Bhd. for goods already arri ving at the port. SIRIM QAS International Sdn 
Bhd will register electronically on behalf of the applicant and the process will take a day.  
  
Import Permit will only be given if the products have met the following requirements: 
 i) Products have been type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.; or ii) Products under Special approval Category (Personal/Company, Demo/ Trial / Market 
Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training; or 
iii) IT / Networking Products.  
 
(b) Yes, registered users would be able to get import permit on the same day  electronically and 
within a day for none registered applicants.  
 
(c) Not applicable. 
 (d) Importers are required to register for an online account with SIRIM QAS International Sdn 
Bhd. After registration, applications can be done online. SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd as 
the designated one-stop-centre agent for Malaysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commissions (MCMC) is responsible for certifying and labelling communication & multimedia products and the agent for Royal Customs Departme nt of Malaysia for the issuance of import 
permit.  
 8.  A possibility in refusal for approval could be du e to the fact that the product is not certified or 
prohibited items. Reasons shall be given for the refusal. Applications can be resubmitted if the 
product is certified.  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 (b) All persons are eligible to apply for import permit. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  To register for electronic account, applicants  are requested to fill up the Registration Form 
with a copy of individual/company supporting do cuments and submit to SIRIM QAS International 
Sdn. Bhd. As registered applicant, applications must be submitted electronically. For none registered applicants or one time application, application must be done in writing to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.   
 
11.  Copy of approved import permit.  
12.  Yes, the fee charge is RM25 per import pe rmit for registered user and 6% tax for every 
successful transaction. A one-time registrati on fee of RM 310 (SME)/RM610 (Corporate) and 
annual fee of RM250.00 are charged for a registered applicant. Corporate rate is considered when 
the organisation has more than 150 staff or/and annual revenue of more than RM25 million. 
Non-registered applicants or one time applicat ion will be charged RM35.00 per import permit. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  13.  Not applicable. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  The import permit is valid for three (3) months. New application is required for extension of 
validity. 
 15.  No. 
 
16.  Non-transferable.  17.(a)  Not applicable. 
 
(b) Import Permit will only be given if the products have met the following requirements;  
i) Products have been type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.; or 
ii) Products under Special approval Category (Personal/Company, Demo/ Trial / Market 
Survey, Exhibition, R&D and Training); or 
iii) IT / Networking Products.  
  Importation of samples for certification purposes (Type Approval) is limited to two (2) units 
per model or as specified in the test requirements. There is also a labelling requirement for 
certified products. 
 Other procedural requirements 
18.  Certifications (Type Approvals / Special Approvals), labelling (For SIRIM Label Forecast Only) 
and import permits are required.  
19.  Not applicable.  
 12  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GO ODS - (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY)  
 
Outline of system 
1.  The Pharmaceutical Services Division, Ministry of Health (PSD, MOH) regulates the importation 
of precursor/controlled chemicals and medicine making machine into Malaysia under the Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012.  
 PSD, MOH issues electronic permit approval through an online web-based system called e-Permit. 
Import approval is a single permit basis for each consignment. 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  E-Permit application covers precursors, controlled chemicals and medicine making machine. 
Precursors are substances scheduled in Table I and II of the United Nations Convention of Illicit 
Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention). Currently only Table I requires an import permit. 
  
3.  All countries.  
4.  Malaysia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and 
Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention) since 1993. Under Article 12 of 1988 Convention, the parties are obliged to take measures to prevent diversion of the precursors and monitor international trade in order to identify suspicious transactions because precursors are frequently 
been used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 
 5.  The relevant laws are the Customs (Prohibi tion of Import) Order 2012 and United Nations 
Convention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988 (1988 Convention). 
Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, which is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said 
provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally.  
Procedures 
6.I. In 2006, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs has requested member States to implement 
Annual Legitimate Requirements (ALR) for certain precursor substances. Malaysia has 
started to implement since 2011. The quantity of ALR per country is submitted yearly to 
INCB. INCB will publish the ALR as reported by member States in their official website (www.incb.org).  
 
II. Yearly basis. The importers can apply the permit at any time throughout the year and 
validity of permit is 3 months from the appr oved date but should not exceed 31 December 
of the current year. 
 
III. Currently there are 4 precursor substances require ALR. The companies with approved ALR 
need to submit an import application and PSD-MOH will monitor the import transaction from 
time to time. Under the 1988 Convention, the government of the exporting country obliged 
to notify prior export to the government of the importing countries via INCB online portal. 
The name and address of importers and expo rters are supplied in the notification.   
 
IV. Not applicable. 
 V. The result of ALR application will be issued before 1 January of the particular year while the 
import permit will be processed within 3 working days. 
 VI. Can be the same day.  
 
VII. The importer does not have to approach more than one administrative organ.  
 VIII. Not applicable. 
 
IX. Not applicable.  
X. Not applicable. 
 XI. Yes. 
 
7.(a) Import licence must be applied prior to any importation (approximately 2-3 weeks).  (b) Request for an immediate licence is subjected to a genuine and emergency request, 
provided that the application completely fulfils the requirements. 
 (c) The prerequisite license is valid per year basis except for non-scheduled substances under 
Poisons Act 1952. 
 (d) The importer do not have to approach more than one administrative organ. 
 
8.  Applications may be refused if the importers committed an offence against the law or failed to comply with the guidelines/directives. Reasons for refusal would normally be given. They may appeal to the PSD-MOH and submit the permit app lication under the existing licensing procedure. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  Only a person worked in registered company or registered pharmacist eligible to apply for Poison 
License under Poisons Act 1952 are eligible for the license.  
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  All permit application must fulfill the requirements as below: 
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  Import Application 
 Pseudoephedrine & Ephedrine: 
 Purchase Order (PO) to supplier 
 Raw materials' usage record or stock balance for pharmaceuticals preparation 
 Completed the first Precursor Inspection for the year 
 Monthly wholesale record for pharmaceutical preparation (have submitted to 
Pharmaceutical Services Division) 
 Precursor & Other Controlled Substance: 
 Purchase Order (PO) to supplier 
 Raw materials' usage record (If stockpiling)  
  
Import Application for Medicine Making Machine 
 Manufacturer's License from Drug Control Authority (DCA)/No objection letter from DCA 
 Medicine Making Machine Import Declaration Form 
 Purchase Order (PO)/ Proforma Invoice 
 Packing List 
 Machine Specifications 
 Catalogue/Picture of Machine 
 Purchase Order (PO)/Proforma Invoice from buyer (If resells) 
  
Application for Resells (Raw Material Only) 
 Purchase Order (PO) from buyer    
 "End-User Declaration" (For Precursor & Caffeine only) - Filled up by end user 
 A copy of buyer's Poison Lice nse if buyer resells poison 
 
11.  Customs declaration forms, invoice. 
 12.  No.  
13.  No. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Licence is valid for 3 months. Validity of a license can be extended. The applicant can submit a 
new application for extension.  
15.  No. 
 16.  No.  
17.(a) No. 
 (b) No. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  Yes only for pharmaceutical products. 
 
19.  Not applicable.  13  CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES) – 
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT) 
 Outline of system 
1.  The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Or der 2012 regulates the importation of scheduled 
wastes into Malaysia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department with the condition that prior written approvals should be obtained from the Director-General of the 
Department of Environment as stipulated unde r Section 34B(1)(b), Environmental Quality Act 
1974.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The Order applies to scheduled wastes as defined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005 and the Customs (Prohibiti on of Imports) Order 2012. Importation of 
scheduled waste requires a prior written approval from the Director General of the Department of 
Environment. 
 3.  Licensing applies to imports from all countries. 
 
4.  The system is intended to control the trans-boundary movements of scheduled waste destined for disposal as well as for recovery or recycling in order to protect the Malaysian environment from illegal/illicit trafficking. 
 
5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, which is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs 
Act 1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either 
absolutely or conditionally. 
 Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Approval must be obtained prior to shipment  from  the country of export.  If the wastes 
arrive at the port without a license or written approval from the Director General of the 
Department of Environment, the shipment is regard as illegal and need to be returned 
immediately to the exporter country by the importer and legal actions will be taken against the Parties concerned.  
 
(b) No.  (c) No. 
 
(d) Yes. The Department of Environment will issu e an approval letter and this approval needs to 
be attached to Import declaration form for   the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia as 
required under The Customs (Prohibition of Import) 2012. 
 8.  Other than failure to comply with the normal criteria, the application w ill be rejected whenever 
Malaysia does not have the environmentally sound facilities to accept the scheduled wastes.  It is 
the policy of the Department of Environment not to allow any importation of scheduled wastes, 
except where the scheduled waste is needed as raw material in certain process, and it is not available locally.  However this is to be processed on case to case basis. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) The importers must be the company that is using the scheduled wastes directly. No third 
party will be entertained. 
 (b) Not applicable. 
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  Please see the Department  of Environment’s website (www.doe.gov.my) for the checklist: 
AS14 (REV. 2011)  – Application for the Importation of Scheduled Waste into Malaysia. 
 
11.  Written Approval issued by The Director  General of Environment as required under 
Section 34B(1)(b), Environmental Quality Act 1974 and The Customs Import Declaration Form. 
 
12.  None.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  13.  A refundable Bank Guarantee for the amount of RM10,000.00 is required to be deposited with 
the Department of Environment for the scheduled wastes shipment process. The Bank Guarantee 
will be returned upon completion of the tr ansboundary movement and the compliance to the 
attached conditions. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  Depends on the request or circumstances. Maximum validity period is twelve (12) months. 
 
15.  The next application may not be approved.  16.  Licenses are not transferable. 
 
17.(a) No. 
 
(b)  Yes, the Department of Environment will specify the conditions in the import permit. 
 Other procedural requirements 
18.  Yes. Every application on import of scheduled wastes is subjected to a thorough evaluation of 
environmental impacts as well as country obligation to the International Convention i.e. Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and Their Disposal.   
19.  Not applicable.  
 14  LOGS; WOOD IN THE ROUGH, WHETHER OR NOT STRIPPED OF ITS BARK OR MERELY 
ROUGHED DOWN; WOOD ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF-SQUARED BUT NOT FURTHER 
MANUFACTURED; AND BAULKS (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB))   
Outline of system 
1.  Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) administers issuance of import licences to persons, 
firms or organisations for the importation of logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks, 
poles and piles of Bakau and plywood to be further processed in the country (Malaysia). 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  Round logs and the timber products are subject to control under this Order are as listed under 
Items 38, 39 and 41 Third Schedule Part 1 of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012. 
 
3.  The system applies to timber products originating from all countries.  4.  There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports.  
 5.  Import licences are issued under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2012, which is made pursuant to the powers conferred by subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 1967. Goods subjected to 
import licensing are scheduled in the said Order. By virtue of subsection 31(1) of the Customs Act 
1967, it is possible for the Executive to abolish the system without legislative approval since the said provision clearly confers powers to the Executive to prohibit the importation into Malaysia either absolutely or conditionally. 
 
Procedures 
6.  Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of the goods. In certain 
circumstances, import permission can be given for goods which have in advertently arrived at 
the point of entry. 
 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  (b) Licences may be issued immediately provided that prior approval has been obtained by the 
importers from the Import/Export Committee and properly completed documentations are furnished to MTIB. 
 
(c) Licences may be issued in any period of the year. 
 (d) Applications for import licences for logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks are 
processed by MTIB based on approval obtain ed through the Import/Export Committee of 
MTIB prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. For poles and piles of Bakau and plywood are not subjected to the Committee approval. 
 
8.  Not applicable. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b)  All persons, firms and organisations are eligible provided they are domiciled in Malaysia. 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10.(a) For permission to import logs or logs, roughly squared or half squared logs and baulks 
(under item 38 of the Order) application should be made in writing to the Import/Export Committee of MTIB, including the provision of the following information: 
 
 - name and address of importer; 
 - port of entry; 
 - quantity to be imported;  - species of timber to be imported; 
 - name of buyers and premise for timber processing; 
 - purpose of importation: to be processed for own use/for re-export;  - country of origin of goods; and 
 - documents to be furnished to MTIB upon  approval from the Import/Export Committee 
should comprise: - approval letter from the Import/Export Committee of MTIB; - import form JK 69; 
- Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies; and 
- 2 copies of log list, detailing species and quantity of each species. 
 
11.  Actual authorisation will be made by MTIB and Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  on the 
Form CD1 and JK 69. 
 12.  Only for CITES permit import, RM 50.00 will be charged.   13.  No. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  Import licence issued will be valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issuance.  Extension of 
licence is not allowed. Should the licence expire before actual importation is done, the importer must apply for a new import licence. 
 15.  No.  16.  No.  17.  Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/9 
 
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  Other procedural requirements  
18.  CITES import permit is a requirement for th e importation of Ramin and Karas/Gaharu products. 
Ramin products cover specimens or products such as logs, sawntimber, plywood, veneer and include part and derivatives i.e. moulding, furniture component and finish furniture. Karas/Gaharu products cover woodchip, sawdust and oil.  19.  Not applicable. 
 
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