WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
17 October 2008 
 
 (08-5020) 
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 16 October 2008 is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Malaysia.  
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  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 th e Questionnaire have been organized according to 
specific products or goods, and the legislative in struments under which their import controls are 
maintained . 
 
I.
 PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING ADMINISTERED BY 
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) UNDER 
CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) ORDER 1998 - (MINISTRY OF 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE  AND INDUSTRY)...................................................................3  
II. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING 
ADMINISTERED BY MITI UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 4) ORDER 1997 EFFECTIVE FROM 17 OCTOBER 1997 – (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND 
INDUSTRY) ...................................................................................................................... ........5
 
III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
OF MALAYSIA AND DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA) ............................7  
IV. PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) ................................................................................................................... 12
 
V. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS (ATOMIC 
ENERGY LICENSING BOARD...........................................................................................16  
VI. ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES) ...................................................................................................................... .......18
 
VII. IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR SALE (PESTICIDES BOARD OF 
MALAYSIA) ...................................................................................................................... .....21  
                                                      
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  VIII.
 IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)......................................................23  
IX. RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY (MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE)......................................................................................25
 
X. IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE 
BEANS  (FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY 
(FAMA)) ........................................................................................................................ ..........26  
XI. PALM OIL (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) ..............................................29  
XII. EXPLOSIVES INCLUDING PROP ELLANT POWDERS, PREPARED 
EXPLOSIVES, OTHER PROPELLANT  POWDERS, SAFETY FUSES, 
DETONATING FUSES, PERCUSSION OR DETONATING CAPS, IGNITERS, 
DETONATORS, PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, NITROCELLULOSE, NITROGLYCERINE, MERCURY FULMINATE, LEAD AZIDE, LEAD STYPHNATE, FICRIC ACID (TRINITROPHENOL TETRANIT-RATE (PETN), NITROGUANIDINE & TRIMETHYLENETRINITRA-MINE, 
FIREWORKS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) .................................................32
 
XIII.  ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, APPLIANCE OR ANY OTHER 
DEVICE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE SOUND OF A SIREN OR ANY OTHER SOUND RESEMBLING THAT OF A SIREN IRRESPECTIVE OF ITS MODE OF OPERATION (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE)..........................34
 
XIV. DRESS SERVING, USED OR WORN AS SHIELD OR PROTECTION 
AGAINST ATTACK INCLUDING BULLET PROOF VESTS EMERGENCY 
(PROHIBITION OF UNIFORMS A ND DRESSES REGULATIONS 1974 (AS 
AMENDED BY P.U.(A) 349/1978) (THE  ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE)....................36  
XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) ...............38  
XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINIS TRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) ..........................................................................................................39  
XVII.  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)...................................................................45  
XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS (MALAYSIAN 
COMMUNICATIONS AND MULT IMEDIA COMMISSION) ........................................47  
XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS (DRUG CONTROL 
AUTHORITY) ..................................................................................................................... ...49 
XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND 
HAZARDOUS WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT).............................51  
XXI.  SAWLOGS/WOOD IN THE ROUND/ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF-SQUARED BUT NOT FURTHER MANUFACTURED; LARGE, 
SCANTLING AND SQUARES OF 60 SQUARE INCHES AND ABOVE 
(MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUST RY BOARD (MTIB))...................................................53
 
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  I. PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICE NSING ADMINISTERED BY MINISTRY 
OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPO RTS) ORDER 1998 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL 
TRADE AND INDUSTRY) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. Importation of selected indust rial products is subject to import  licensing administered by MITI. 
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
 2. Licences are categorised into automa tic and non-automatic import licensing: 
  Automatic Import licensing
 
 
 Safety helmets, all single and multi-colour copying machines, motor-homes, golf carts, bodies 
(including cabs) of motor vehicles , chassis and parts thereof for motor vehicles, prime movers, wheat 
flour, cement, high speed photocopier , electronic control master playb ack and bars including wire rods 
and steel billets.   Non-automatic Import licensing
 
 
 Sugar, activated clay and bleaching earth, passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, 
steel flat product, plastic and paper insulated wire and cables, Chloro Fluoro Carbon (CFC), batik sarong.  Import of all goods fro m Serbia, Montenegro and Israel .  
  3. The system applies to import of goods origin ating from all countries, with the exception of all 
imports from Serbia, Montenegro and Israel which are subject to non-automatic licensing . 
  4. Automatic licensing is intended for data coll ection.  Non-automatic licensing is intended to 
regulate the flow of imports and to promote selected strategic industries that have been identified to achieve certain socio-economic objectives.  Impor ts of CFC are regulated in accordance with 
Malaysia's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. 
 
5. Import licences are issued under the provision of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998, under subsection (1) of section 31 of th e Customs Act 1967 with effect from 1 June 1998. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restrict ion the quantity of imports is applicable globally. 
 I. The information is unpublished. However, the form can be found in Schedule 5 (FIFTH 
SCHEDULE) of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998. MITI will issue quota 
allocation letters to qualified importers.  The le tters will contain the quantity and the source of 
imports. 
 II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis and im port licences will be issued based on the quotas 
allocated. 
 
III. No, mandatory Malaysian Standards are imposed  on certain products to ensure that licences 
allocated are not abused by the importers . Unused quotas will not be forwarded for a 
succeeding period. Yes, names of importers w ill be provided to the government and export 
promotion bodies.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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IV. Applications for licences are accepted at any time in the current year.  V. Time taken for processing of licences may vary between 3 to 7 working days.  
VI. All licences are valid for 3 months except for motor vehicles and steel products which are 
valid for 6 months.  
 VII. Not applicable.   
VIII. Not applicable. 
 IX. No.  Import licences are not required and licences are issued automatically  
 X. The importing country will be notified th rough the Approval Permit documentation.  
 
XI. No condition will be imposed on goods that ar e meant for export and which will not be sold 
on the domestic market.  
 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 admi nistrative organ.  However, view s will be requested from other 
related agencies/bodies.  
 8. Other than the standard criteria, applica tion 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. The applicant has the right to appeal, in the event of a licence being refused, to the Director 
of Trade Services Division, MITI.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9. Yes, except for the importation of a completely  built-up motor vehicles, which are reserved only 
to qualified Malaysian companies. There is no registration fee required.   
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Information required in the appl ication 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; 
-  Port of entry;  and -  Date and signature of applicant. 
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  11. The JK-69 form will itself become an import li cence 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 va ries between 3 to 6 months. Licences can be 
extended for another 3 to 6 months .  
  15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.  16. Licences are not transferable .  
  
17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
  
18. No. 
  
19. Not Applicable 
II. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING ADMINISTERED 
BY MITI UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 4) ORDER 1997 EFFECTIVE FROM  17 OCTOBER 1997 – (MINISTRY OF 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. Importation of selected heavy and constructi on machineries including parts are subject to 
import licensing administered by MITI. The add itional products under coverage are as follows: 
  
 Ship's derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and 
works trucks fitted with a crane.    Fork-lift trucks; other work trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment .  
  
  Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, grad ers, levellers, mechanical shovels, excavators, 
shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers.    Other moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores;   (excluding snow-ploughs and snow-blowers). 
 
 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with  the machinery of headi ng Nos. 84.25 to 84.30. 
  Special purpose motor vehicles, other than t hose principally designed for the transport of 
persons or goods excluding fire fighting vehicl es (for example breakdown lorries, crane lorries, 
concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, sprayi ng lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological 
units). 
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  Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Licences are administered thr ough the automatic licensing system.  
 3. The system applies for the import of  goods originating from all countries.  
 
4. Automatic licensing is in tended for data collection. 
 5. Import licences are issued under the provision  of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
(Amendment)(No. 4) Order 1997 with effect from 17 October 1997. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restrict ion, the quantity of imports is applicable globally. 
 
I. No. 
 II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis and im port licences will be issued based on the quotas 
allocated. 
 III. Time taken for the processing of licen ces varies between 7 to 10 working days. 
 
IV. All licences are valid for 3 months except for motor vehicles and steel products which are valid 
for 6 months. 
 V. Not applicable.   
 
VI. Not applicable.  VII. No.   VIII. No. 
 
IX. No.  X. The importing country will be notified th rough the Approval Permit documentation.  
 
XI. No condition will be imposed on goods that ar e meant for export and which will not be sold 
on the domestic market.  
 7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of goods. Yes, a licence can be 
obtained immediately but only under exceptional circumstances.  
 
(b) Yes. 
 (c) No.  (d) Yes, licence application only administered by MITI. 
 
8. No. Other than the standard criteria, applicati on 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. The applicant has the right to appeal, in the event of a licence being refused, to the Director 
of Trade Services Division, MITI.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Any legally incorporated companies and busin ess enterprises includi ng sole proprietors. 
 Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Information required in the a pplication for impor t licences is: 
  -  Name and address of importer; 
 -  Name and address of supplier; 
 -  Description of goods;  -  Value and quantity;  -  Customs tariff code;  -  Country of origin; 
 -  Port of entry; and 
 -  Date and signature of applicant.  11. The JK-69 form will itself 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 for import licences is three months.   15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.  16. The licences are not transferable. 
 
17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No. 
 19. Yes. 
III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 
MALAYSIA AND DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA) 
A. 
FISHERIES ACT 1985 
Outline of system  
 
1. Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and Regulation 1990 are Acts relating to fisheries, including the 
conservation, management and development of mar itime and estuarine fishing and fisheries, in 
Malaysian fisheries waters, to turtles and riverine  fishing in Malaysia and to matters connected 
therewith or incidental thereto.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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   The Fisheries Regulation (Marine Culture System ) Regulation 1990 is enacted pursuant to the 
exercise of the powers conferred by Section 61 of the Fisheries Act 1985, it stipulates the requirements, which must be met for the entry of live fish into Malaysia.    "Fish" means any aquatic animal or plant lif e, sedentary or not, and includes all species of 
finfish, crustacean, mollusca, aquatic mammals, or thei r eggs or spawn, fry, fingerling, spat or young, 
but does not include any species of otters, turtles or their eggs. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, etc, of Fish) Regulation 1990 regulates Malaysian trade in 
live fish, which refers to the Fisheries Act.   3. The Regulation in applies to live fish imported from all countries.   
4. Licensing does not restrict the quantity or value, except on Shrimp Broodstock, which has a 
quota on the quantity allowed to be imported by each selected importers.  
 5. (i) Section 40 (i) and (ii) Fisheries Act 1985:  control of live fish.   (ii) Licence is statutorily required.  (iii) No 
 (iv) The executive branch cannot abolish the regulation without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restriction, the quant ity of imports is applicable globally. 
 
I. Not applicable  II. Not applicable  III. Not applicable 
 
IV. Applications can be made on the day of impor tation and permits may be issued immediately, 
where applicable.  
 V. The application process takes 1 to 3 working days.  
 
VI. One (1) day.  VII. There are three (3) administrative organs: 
 
1. Department of Fisheries    (Permit) 
2. Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) (Licence) 
3. Royal Customs      (Declaration and taxes) 
 VIII. The allocation of a permit is based on a ‘First Come, First Serve" basis   
- No limit on amount; 
- No provision on new importers; 
- On receipt. 
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  IX. Yes, import licences are also required except for CITES species. Permits will be issued on the 
day of importation, where applicable.  
 X. Notification will be forwarded to the exporting countries.  
XI. 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:  
 - Department of Fisheries    (Permit) 
 - Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) (Licence)  - Royal Customs      (Declaration and taxes)  8. Other than standard criteria, an applica tion 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, e ither to the authority or finally to the relevant 
minister.   
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 9. Any person, firm or instituti on may apply for a permit but the applicant must be a Malaysian 
Citizen who holds the position of company di rector or who owns a registered business. 
 (a)  Not applicable  (b)  Not applicable 
 
(c)  Not applicable  
 
Documentational and other requireme nts for applications for licence
 
 10. - Name and address of importer; 
- Name and address of exporter; 
- Name and address of forwarding agent; 
- Description of goods, destination, value and quantity; 
- Transportation; 
- Port of entry;  and 
- Date and signature of applicant. 
11. Import Application Form (FQ1), Exporting countr y Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin 
for CITES and CITES Import Permit (if required).  12. No.  Only for CITES permit, RM20.00 will be charged.  
 
13. No.  Starting from June 2007, the Department of Fisheries has been implementing the E -
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  system, all shipping agents, importers and exporter s are required to be registered first with the 
Department of Fisheries and Dagang Net (service pr ovider). This system allows interfacing with the 
Royal Malaysian Customs system and upon meeti ng those requirements, approval will be granted 
electronically.  The system is temporarily unavailabl e for Kelantan and Sarawak.  The system can be 
accessed at www.dof.gov.my/v2/index.htm
.  
 
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 should familiarize th emselves with the requirement of the Food Act 
1983 and the Food Regulation 1985 enforced by th e Ministry of Health of Malaysia, and Fish 
Marketing Regulation 1973 made under Section 4(2)  and Section 23 of The Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan 
Malaysia (Fisheries Development Au thority of Malaysia) Act 1971.  
 19. Not applicable. 
B. 
FISH MARKETING REGULATION 1973 
Outline of system  
 
1.  The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 is enacted  pursuant to Section 4(2) and Section 23 of the 
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Fisheries De velopment Authority Of Malaysia) Act 1971.  
 Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 regulates Ma laysian trade in fish and fish products.  
Apart from regulating the local marketing of fish th is Regulation also controls the import of fish. 
 
 Fish includes any varieties of marine, brackish water or fresh water fishes, crustacea, aquatic 
mollusca, marine sponges, trepang and other aqua tic life and the products there from, but do not 
include turtle or their eggs.   3. The Regulation applies to the importation of fish and fish products from all countries. 
 
4. The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 does not rest rict the quantity or value of the imports of 
fish but contributes to the control of fi sh within the control area (Malaysia).  
 5. Regulation 4A of the Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 requires as follows:  
 - Sub-regulation (1) - No person shall import any fish into or from a Control Area 
 unless he is licensed to do so. 
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   - Sub-regulation (2) - Any fish imported as mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shall pass 
through a legal entry point as may be specified by the authority from time to time. 
  - Sub-regulation (3) - Any person who imports  any fish without a licence or in breach 
of any of the conditions in the licence shall be guilty of an offence. 
 
 Licensing is a statutory requirement.  The legi slation does leave the designation of products to 
be subject to licensing to administrative discretion.  It is not possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without le gislative approval but the authority has the powers 
to grant an exemption, by notification in the govern ment gazette, to any other class of person within 
any Control Area from the requirement of Regulation 4. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Application should be made well in advan ce to allow time for any necessary verification on 
details supplied.  Licences can be obtained with in one month from the date of the submission 
of the application being submitted.  
 (b) Licence cannot be issued immediately. 
 
(c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) The consideration of a licence application is  done by a single administrative organ.  However 
some may require written testimonial from the Malaysian counterpart(s) who associates or 
renders facilities, if any.  
 8. Other then the standard criteria, applica tion for a licence may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements imposed by any other 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 a licence
 
 
9. Any person, firm or institution may apply for a licence but the applicant must be a Malaysian Citizen who holds the position of company di rector or who owns a registered business. 
 
(a) Not applicable.  (b) Not applicable.   A list of licensed importers is available on request from the authority. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application for licences must be submitted on an "Application for Licence to Import Fish".  
 For a licence application, the follo wing information must be supplied: 
  - name and address of the applicant (person or organisation);  - detail of organisation;  - nature of business; G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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   - detail of fish trading facilities; 
 - detail of fish handling;  - proposed legal entry;  and  - where applicable, the necessary documents attached to the application.  
11. - The airways bill;   
 - The shipping bill; and  - Letter of testimonial from an overseas importer . 
 12. A yearly fee of RM200.00 applies to the granting of each import licence. 
 
13. Not applicable.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. The import licence is valid for a period of twelve months.  Licences may be extended upon 
request of the holder.   15. No.  16. Licences are not transferable. 
 
17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. Importers of fish or fish products should fa miliarise themselves with the requirement of the 
Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulation 1985 enfor ced by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.  
 19. Not applicable. 
IV. PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 amends and cons olidates the laws relating to the control, 
prevention and eradication of agricultural pests,  noxious plants and plant diseases and to extend 
co-operation in the control of the movement of pe sts in international trade for matters connected 
therewith. 
 
 The Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 was en acted pursuant to Section 23 of the Plant 
Quarantine Act 1976.  It stipulates the requirement wh ich must be met for the entry of plants, growing 
media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead orga nisms including micro-organism and any hosts of  
plant pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malays ia, 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 im posed for the importation 
of the following: 
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  - plant (except any plant imported for consumption, medicinal, processing or 
manufacturing purposes; any processed plants; any plant or parts of plant used as packaging or packing materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet); 
- fresh flowers, fresh leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium; - growing media or any rooting compost; 
- organic fertilizers; 
- soil;  - living or dead organisms including micro-organisms; - mangoes;  - packing materials originated from jute and bamboo; 
- nuts and product of plants of palmae  family;  
- logs and lumber of any species of Hevea ;  and 
- logs and lumber of any species of plants from countries endemic to South American 
Leaf Blight, African Cocoa Region and countri es endemic to diseas es of plants of 
Palmae . 
  
3. The Regulations apply to imports from all countries, with the exception of countries in the American Tropics and countries endemic to diseases 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
2 or from any other country in which th e South American Leaf Blight disease 
is present and from countri es endemic to diseases 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 subject to quarantin e 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. 
 
 Importation of plants for consumption, medi cinal, processing or ma nufacturing purposes and 
any processed plants by air from the American Tr opics is prohibited except when the import is 
accompanied by an import permit.  Such plants shoul d have been subject to quarantine situated outside 
the South East Asia and the Pacific Region and are 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 Quarantine Regulations 1981 seek to protect the 
Malaysian environment from pest and species of plan ts by controlling or restricting the importation of 
plants which are host of quarantine pests and diseases.  
5. The controls on the importation of goods specifi ed in this category are statutory requirements 
under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981.  The Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division of 
                                                     
 
  2Countries in the American Tropics are as follows:  Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa 
Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fr ench Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, 
Jamaica, Mexico,. Nicaragua, Panama Canal Zone, Paraguay,  Puerto Rico, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, 
Venezuela Bolivarian Republic of.  
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  the Department of Agriculture is responsible for 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 permit to the country of export for necessary 
arrangement by the exporter and the Quaran tine Authority according to the conditions 
attached to the permit.  In certain circum stances import permits can be obtained seven 
(7) working days after the date of application, provided that the goods have not arrived at the 
point of entry.  No import permit will be issu ed for goods which have already arrived at the 
point of entry. 
 
(b) It will not be possible to issue import permits 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 Ma laysia involve a single 
approach to the appropriate component (Peninsu lar Malaysia, Sabah or Sarawak) of the Plant 
Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture.  
 8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet the standard criteria, a request for permission to 
import can be refused at the discretion of the Direct or.  Reasons for refusal will normally be advised.  
An applicant may appeal or correspond with the Director to question his/her decision.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons, firms and institutions ar e eligible to apply for Import permit. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 10. The importer should approach the Crop Protec tion and Plant Quarantine Division, Department 
of Agriculture of the appropriate component direc tly, specifying details of what aspect of plant or 
goods to be imported.  The officer on duty will then forward the appropriate form to the importer for 
completion.  The address for correspondence is:  - For Peninsular Malaysia
: 
 
 Crop Protection and Pl ant Quarantine Division 
 Department of Agriculture  Jalan Gallagher  50480 Kuala Lumpur 
 Malaysia. 
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  - For Sabah : 
  Enforcement and Cr op 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 informati on, pest and diseases of the plant, method of 
eradicating or controlling these pest and diseases will be required.  
11. Import permits must be obtained prior to importation and are require d on importation.  For 
plants/planting materials, besides an import pe rmit a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting 
countries is required upon importation.  For soil, grow ing and rooting media (refers to peat, compost, 
moss, etc.) living or dead organisms, besides an import permit, sanitary certificates are required upon 
importation.  For cereals and grains imported from countries endemic from Khapra Beetle 
(Trogoderma granarium), no import permit is require d, but the consignment must be accompanied by 
a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country .  Countries where Khapra Beetle is endemic 
are: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkey, Thailand, Philippines, Burma, Indonesia, Morocco 
and Sri Lanka.    For debarked logs and lumber imported from countries endemic to the Longhorn beetle 
(Anoplophora glabripennis) and countries endemic to pine nematode ( Bursaphelenchus xylophilus ), 
no import permit is required but the consignment must  be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate 
from the exporting country.  Countries where the L onghorn beetle is endemic are:  Canada, Japan, 
Korea, Southern China and USA;  and countries ende mic to the pine nematode are: countries in the 
European Union (EU).  For wood chips, bark chips, sawdust, wood mulch, compost and humus, the 
importation requires an import permit and the consig nment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary 
certificate from the exporting country.   12. A fee of RM15 shall be charged for the issuance of an import permit in respect of a consignment.  Where importati ons require periods of quaran tine containment or treatment, 
e.g., spraying, fumigating, cleaning, to eliminate the ri sk of entry of pests, diseases etc. into Malaysia, 
the importer will be required to bear the costs of such action.  Specific details of charges may be 
obtained on enquiries directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority.  
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  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. An import permit is valid for a period of thr ee months from the date it is issued.  An import 
permit which has expired may be extended only once for a further period not exceeding one month 
from the date of its expiry upon payment of RM5. 
 
15. No.  16. No.  
17. Conditions may be imposed on the permit regarding: 
  (i) treatments required;  (ii) additional declaration on certai n quarantine pests and diseases;  and 
 (iii) post-entry requirements. 
 
 Specific details may be supplied on enquiry.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No. 
 
19. Not applicable. 
V. 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 approval is obtained from appropriate authority i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board.   Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, licences and approvals are issued to persons 
(which means any individual, partnership, private or public body) for the importation of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus that are subject to the legislation.  This legislation is enforced at the 
ports of entry by authorised officers from the Atomic  Energy Licensing Board. All records, in relation 
to the issuing of import approvals and authorizati on, are maintained in hard and soft copies.  
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2.  The goods covered include any radioactive mate rials, 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 expor t control have been included under a Schedule of 
the Customs Act.   4. The importation of radioactive material/irradi ating apparatus is regulated as a protective 
measure and for regulatory monitoring on atomic energy activities. The monetary value is not a 
criterion for control. 
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  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. Th e system cannot be abolished without legislative 
approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Information concerning the restriction on the qua ntity of imports are defined in the conditions 
of the licence. For users, the quantity is restricted to the quantity and type of products being licenced. For traders, there are no restriction on the quantit y but restricted to the type of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus stated  in the licence (being licensed).  
 
7.(a) Application should be made in advance of 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 Licensing Board in order to be granted an approval 
to import. 
 (c) Approvals may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic  Energy Licensing Board before applications 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating a pparatus is considered.  Approval to import is 
issued by the Licensing Division of th e Atomic Energy Licensing Board.  
 8. Application for a licence can be refused on th e 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 (which means any individual, part nership, private or public  body) are eligible to 
apply for permission to import after obtaining a li cence for such activities from Atomic Energy 
Licensing Board. 
 Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application of licence is based on Radiati on Protection (Licensing) Regulations 1986. For 
approval to import, applications must be made us ing the standard form which can be obtained from 
the Atomic Energy Licensing Board Informa tion.  The information required is:   
 
-  importer's name, address and licence number; 
-  details of goods to be imported; -  details of the goods ' container;  and 
-  time and place of landing. 
 
11.  Documents required upon actual importation are: 
 (a) Enforcement Form (AELB) and;  - certified copy of special form certificate,  - certified copy of compliance for packaging of  radioactive material for transportation, G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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   - 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. Upon application of a licence, a deposit of RM 15 is required. The licensee will be charged a 
licence fee upon acquiring the licence. For users, th e sum will depend on the quantity of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus and the purpose of that  specified material.  For traders, a fixed sum of 
RM200 will be required upon the issuance of a licen ce. Application Forms for approval to import 
must be bought for RM1.00 per copy.  
 13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. Approval is valid for a maximum period of three (3) months and apply to one consignment 
only.  15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Permission granted under conditions of the licence may specify cond itions or requirements 
which must be complied with by the holder of the permission.   
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. No. 
VI. 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 An imal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006).  In addition, licences 
from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks are required for the importation of 
wildlife.    
Purpose and coverage of licensing 
 
 2. Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) 
 Animal Importation Order 1962  Animal Rules 1962  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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 The Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) , Animal Importation Order 1962 and Animal Rules 
1962 apply to all live animals, animal products and an imal by-products including biologics of animal 
origin.  
 The Department of Veterinary Services of  Malaysia is the sole authority for the 
implementation of the statutory requirements under these legislations.  3. The system applies to all animals and animal products from all countries. 
 
4. The Animal Ordinance and other rules and regulations above are intended to regulate the 
import and export of all animals and animal products within the context of the sanitary 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) for the 
control of importation of all animals and animal products to meet SPS requirements. 
 The legislations do not allow for administrative di scretion regarding the d esignation of animal and 
products that are subject to licensing. It is al so not possible for the government (or the executive 
branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval.  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 pr ocessing and issuance of the licence.   
 (b) Yes, for valid and specific  reasons, subject 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 Veterinary 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 Depart ment and are in particular subject to CITES 
regulations in relation to conservation of e ndangered species of wild fauna and flora.  
 8. Not applicable.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All persons, firms, corporate bodies and institutio ns are eligible to apply for an import licence. 
 Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Applications for a licence to import animals a nd animal products into Malaysia must be made 
in writing to the Director General of Veterinary Se rvices Malaysia.  The information and the type of G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  documents required will depend on the type of anim als and products, the purpose of importation and 
the country of origin.   11. Types of documents require d upon actual importation are: 
 
 (i) For the importation of live animals: 
  - Import licence/permit, and   - Veterinary Health Ce rtificate/Quarantine Certific ate from exporting countries. 
  In case of wildlife animals: 
 (Refer also to the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks.) 
  (ii) For importation of animal  products (meat and m eat products of beef, mutton, venison or 
 poultry): 
  - Import licence/permit, 
  - Veterinary Certificate/Me at Inspection Certificate, and 
   Halal 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 dogs or cats - RM5.00 per head, 
 (vi) For a licence to import any animal othe r 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 licence to import eggs - RM2.00 per licence,  (ix) For a licence to import animal carc ases and products thereof - RM3.00 per cwt, 
 (x) For a licence to import poultry carcases  and products thereof - RM6.00 per head, and 
 (xi) For a licence to import bones, hides, skins,  bone, blood or meat m eal, 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 Veteri nary Services, the validity of a licence may be 
extended for a period of not more than 30 days.  Th is can be done by endorsement on the said licence.  
 15. No. 
 
16. No.  17. No.  Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable.    G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  VII. 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 register and obtain a 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 registration certification of the pesticide as 
provided for under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.   
Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are imported or manufactured for sale, has to be registered with the Pesticides Board.   3.  The rules apply to all pesticides imported from all countries.  
4. There is no restriction on the quantity of re gistered pesticide that may be imported. These 
rules are intended to ensure that pesticides impor ted are of good quality and at the same time not 
cause any adverse effect to man and the environment.   5. Registration of pesticides is mandatory under the Pesticides Act 1974.  
 
Procedures
 
 
6.  Not applicable.  7.(a) The time required for processing an applicati on before a product could be registered depends 
on how complete are the requirements specified  under the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 
2005. In general it would take about 6 months or more. Goods arriving at the port without a 
registration would not be pe rmitted to enter the country. 
 (b) A  certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately. 
 
(c) An application for registration can be done in any period of the year.  (d) Consideration for registration 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 are rejected if they do not me et 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. A ll applicants will be given the reasons why the 
applications are rejected.    
 If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Board not to regi ster his product, he may 
appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro -based Industry whose decision shall be final. 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.  Application for pesticide re gistration may only be made by a locally registered company. The 
registration fee for a product is RM 10,000.00. The applicant pays RM3,000.00 upon submitting an application and pays another RM7,000.00 once his product has been approved and the registration 
certificate is given.  Products registered by the Board including the names of companies registering 
the products are published in th e Government Gazette monthly. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Information required for registration is quite similar to that of  the Food and Agriculture 
Organisation (FAO) Guidelines on Pesticide Registra tion and also those implemented in many other 
countries. In addition the applicant is required to submit technical data to support his application, a 
letter of consent from the source of the product, a sample of the product and 4 sets of proposed draft 
labels.    11. Upon actual importation, a certified true copy of the registration certificate has to accompany other documents as per the Customs Order. The cer tified 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. As stated in item 9 above,  the applicant pays RM3,000.00 upon submitting an application and 
pays another RM7,000.00 once the product has been appr oved and the registration certificate is given.  
The application fee of RM3,000.00 is not refundable s hould the application be rejected. This fee is for 
the purpose of checking all data submitted and ve rifying that they meet the requirements of the 
Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005.   13.  Not applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Validity period is for 5 years. A product has to  be re-registered to extend the validity of 
registration for another 5 years.  15. No.  
 
16. No.  17.(a) Not applicable.  (b)  There are provisions for the Pesticides Board to specify conditions for re gistration of pesticides. 
 
18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requi rements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.   19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  VIII.  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) 
Outline of system  
 
1. Under the Pesticides (Importation for Educationa l and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981, 
unregistered pesticides may be imported for r esearch and educational purposes or as pesticide 
analytical standards with an import permit i ssued by the Pesticides Board of Malaysia. 
Purpose and coverage  
 
2. Any person who intends to import an unregistere d pesticide and education for the purpose of 
research, or as pesticide analytical standards, in  limited amounts, may do so by obtaining a permit 
from the Pesticides Board.    3. The Regulations apply to all pesticides originating from all countries. 
4. The Regulations are intended to encourage resear ch on unregistered pesticides and at the same 
time, minimise the possible adverse effects that could result from the experimentation with such 
pesticides. Each permit is for specific quantities of pesticide(s) to be imported. Companies may apply 
to import the pesticides again if they can  justify the need for the importation. 
5. The relevant law is the Pesticides (Importa tion for Educational and Research Purposes) 
Regulations 1981, under the Pesticides Act, 1974. It is a mandatory requirement under these 
regulations that an unregistered pesticide for educational and research purposes, or as pesticide 
analytical standards, may only be imported with an  import permit issued by the Pesticides Board.  
 A new Section 14A has been added to the Pesticides Act 1974, which requires a person who 
wishes to carry out research or field trials using an unregistered pesticide that  has been synthesized in 
Malaysia, to apply to the Pesticides Board for a perm it to do so. The procedures for application are the 
same as for the purpose of research, education or  importing pesticides analytical standards. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6.I. Products imported under this category are ofte n in the early stages of development and hence do 
not have sufficient data for regi stration. The Board has not set an y quotas and each application is 
considered on its own merits. The above Regulations have been publis hed in the Government Gazette; 
the Board has also published guidelines and has ha d an exchange of dialogue with the relevant 
concerned parties. The Guidelines are also availa ble through the internet.  There is no exception or 
derogations from this requirement under these regulations.   II. The amount allowed for each pe rmit depends, inter-alia, on th e stage of development of the 
product, the purpose of the import, the research fac ilities of the importer an d the expertise of the 
importer to handle such products. Each import perm it is only valid for one consignment (which may 
consist of a number of pesticides) and the import shou ld be made within 6 months from the date of issue 
of the permit.    III. Officers of the Board would carry out inspections to ensure that the pesticides imported are used 
for the intended purposes. Unused allocations cannot  be added to quotas for a succeeding period, the 
applicant has to apply for a new permit. The need to  make known the names of importers of pesticides 
does not arise as many of these products that are imported are still in the developmental stage and 
considered as confidential by the importers.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  IV. Not applicable.  
 V. The time for processing an application depends on whether the applicant is able to comply with 
the requirements of the Regulations. Approvals are no rmally given within 2 weeks from the date of 
application if the applicant could m eet the requirements of the Board. 
 
VI. Importers may import the pesticide(s) within  6 months from the date of approval of permit. 
 VII. Consideration for registration of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ. The 
importer does not have to appr oach other administrative organs 
 
VIII. Applications are evaluated as  soon as it is received. Evaluati on is based on data submitted and 
further data may be required if it does not fulfil the requirements of the regul ations. New importers are 
treated in a similar manner as the experienced importer.   Each application is evaluated on its own merit.  
IX. Not applicable. 
 X. Not applicable.  XI. Not applicable.  
7. Not applicable. 
 8. Applications are rejected if they do not meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board or if 
in the opinion of the Board the risks involved in the importation outweigh the benefits. Applicants are 
usually given the reasons for the rejections of their applications. If an applicant is not satisfied with 
the decision of the Board not to issue a permit, he  may appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and 
Agro-based Industry whose decision shall be final.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9. Application for a permit may be made by local ly registered companies,  research institutions 
and institutions of higher learning. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Information required is stipulated in th e application form and in the Guidelines for 
Importation of Pesticides for Educational and Research Purposes published by the Board. The 
applicant should submit 2 sets of application forms (one of which is an original), a letter of 
collaboration from partners  if the research is jointly carried out with other parties, and an application 
fee of RM10.00.   11. Upon actual importation, the original permit has to accompany other documents as per under 
the Customs Order. 
 12. The application fee for a permit is RM10.00.  13.  Not applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Validity period for a permit is  6 months and cannot be extended. 
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  15. No.  
 16. No.  17.(a) As stated on the permit. 
 
(b)  Not applicable.  18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requi rements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.   
 
19. Not applicable. 
IX. RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY 
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. The import licence is issued under the Cust oms (Prohibited of Imports) Order 1998.  The 
Director General of the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia authorises the officers from the Padi and Rice Supervisory Department, Ministry of Ag riculture and Agro-based Industry to issue the 
Import Licence.  Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The products under licensing are as follows:  
- rice, 
- rice/glutinous flour 
- rice vermicelli, and 
- mill machinery. 
 
3. The regulation applies to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 4. The licensing is intended to monitor and en sure a stable supply of rice in the country. 
 
5. The import licence is a requirement under th e Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.  
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 gr anted immediat ely 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 are re jected.  The application can be made through the Rice and Padi 
Supervisory Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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9. The licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers Licence, issued by the Rice and Padi Supervisory Department.   
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. The information required in an  application is as follows: 
 
- Name and address of applicant, - Goods Code numbers, 
- Quantity of goods and price, 
- exporting country, - Port/place of discharge, - Mode of transport, and 
 - Name of declarant/IC number/status/signature. 
 
11. The documents required upon actual importation are:  
- Customs Form (JK 69), - Rice Wholesale Licence/Business Registration, - The last imported licence, 
- The last expired custom Declaration Form (KI), and 
- The application letter. 
 12. No administrative and licence fee required.  
13. Not applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity of a licence is up to 30 days and cannot be extended.  After 30 days a new application should be submitted.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non-utiliza tion of a licence or a portion of a licence. 
 16. A licence is not transferable.   
17. The applicant has to state the qu antity of the goods to be imported. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. None. 
 
19. Not applicable. 
X. IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS  
(FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) 
Outline of system  
 
1. Under the Third Schedule of the Customs (Pr ohibition of Imports) Order 1998 which is in 
force since 1 June 1998, the importation of goods listed in the schedule into Malaysia is subject to an 
Import Licence granted by the Director General of Cust oms or by the proper officer of customs or any  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  other governmental agencies appointed by the Direct or General of Customs to act on his behalf. The 
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), a Statutory Body, has been entrusted with the 
issuance of an import licence for importation into Malaysia of round cabbages and un-roasted coffee 
beans.   Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. This system is to ensure the orderly impor tation of round cabbages and un-roasted coffee 
beans into the country.   
Importers intending to import the products mentioned above are required to register with FAMA as 
importers.  The applicants need to provide inform ation about their experience in trading products or 
trading area, outlets owned by importers, experience in dealing with importation of the products, 
distribution network, processing facilities (for coffee) etc.   
 Import permits for the importation of round cabba ges may be used within a month after they 
are issued while that for un-roasted coffee b eans may be used any time within a year.  
 3. Goods originating from all countries are subjected to this system.  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.  Th is system does not require legislative approval to 
abolish the system.   Procedures
 
 
6. This system is applicable globally 
 I. Information pertaining to the licensing requirements are available on to be found in
 the 
website of FAMA. Importers are also well informed of the system and requirements of the licensing 
system. New applicants may also approach FAMA for information on the licensing requirement.    II. The amounts 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.  
 
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 immediat ely subject to registration with the relevant 
service provider for electronic application. 
 
V. Processing of licences can be done within 15 minutes to a maximum of 4 hours on any working day.   VI. Applications for licences can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 VII. The importer does not need to approach an y other administrative organ for approval of a 
licence.  FAMA is the sole authority for this application and approval.  
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  VIII. All genuine owners of coffee processing plants  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 3 days 
before their arrival.  Licences may be obtai ned within a shorter time-limit or for goods 
arriving at the port without licence but only with a penalty to encourage importers to follow procedure.  
 
(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 beginni ng 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.  
 (d) The importer only approaches FAMA 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 stipul ated in the licence.  An appeal may be made to 
FAMA which may reconsider 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. 
 (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 is chargeable.   Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
 
 
10. Information required for application (for registration as an importer): 
 
- Details of the Applicant - name of comp any, type of business, capital invested, 
ownership etc., 
- Details of the Requirement - quantit y, why required, source of supply, 
- Other relevant information to support this application, 
- Application to be submitted together wi th documentary evidence on the above.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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11. For actual importation, importers  may be required to submit B ill 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 ch arged for each licence approved for cabbages 
and coffee beans respectively. 
 13. Exporters are required to deposit a minimu m of RM200.00 from which the licensing charge 
would be deducted accordingly.  Exporters who decide to cancel their registration or whose 
registration is cancelled for whatsoever reason will be refunded the unused deposit. 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of a licence is up  until the last day of the month for the importation of 
non-container cabbages, one (1) week for cabbage consignments in cont ainers or the last day of the 
month, whichever comes earlier.  Importations 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. Generally all cabbages imported are required to  be labelled (FAMA’s label) and the weight of 
each package can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only.  One container is allowed one licence only. In 
the case of coffee beans, a licence can be used only once.   
Other procedural requirements   
 
 18. None. 
 19. There is no problem in obtaining foreign exchange with or without a licence. 
XI. PALM OIL (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) 
 
Outline of system
 
 
1. Effective 1 May 2000 PORLA was merged with  PORIM, thus forming Malaysian Palm Oil 
Board (MPOB) in exercise of the powers conferred by section (78) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board 
(Act 582).  One of the functions of MPOB is to regulate, register, co-ordinate and promote activities 
relating to the planting, supply, sale, purchase, dist ribution, movement, storage, survey, test, inspect, 
export and import of oil palm products and the milling of oil palm fruits.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The Regulations also control:  
 
- Import of oil palm planting material, 
- Import of oil palm fruit, 
- Import of palm oil, 
- Import of palm kernel, 
- Import of palm kernel cake, 
- Import of palm fatty acids, and  
- Import of palm oleochemicals (Ole ochemical was introduced under the new 
Regulations). G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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3. The regulations apply to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 4. The primary objective of the licensing regulations is mainly to regulate, all activities related to 
the oil palm industry and to keep in-check malpractic es that are detrimental to the industry as a whole.  
The Board will also impose regulations governing the quality standards of palm oil products.  
 5. The controls on the importation of goods specifi ed in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislations detailed below:  
 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005. 
 - Malaysian Palm Oil Boar d (Quality) Regulations 2005. 
 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Registra tion of Contracts) Regulations 2005. 
  The licensing of an applicant by the Board sha ll not be construed as recognition by  the Board 
that the applicant has complied with the requirement s of any other written law affecting the activities 
that the applicant proposes to engage in by virtue  of the licence or as exempting the applicant from 
compliance with those requirements.   The legislation does allow for administrative discr etion regarding palm oil products subject to 
import controls.    
 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) A licence has to be obtained before im porting any oil palm products in any situation. 
 (b) In the case of importations under this category, if it is urgently required, the application must 
state the reasons an immediate request can be granted (subject to the need for urgency).  
 (c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) The importer must obtain a Customs Declaration from the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia and in the case of oil palm fruit or oil palm planting material, an import permit from the Department of Agriculture, under the Minist ry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry is 
required.  
 
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet the standard criteria, a request for permission to 
import can be refused at the discretion of the Board.   The Board has no obligation to give any reasons.  
An applicant may choose to appeal to the Minister on the decision of the Board.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All firms and institutions are eligible to apply for permission to import oil palm products. 
 Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Applications for permission to import shall be made electronically (MPOB e-licensing website:  
http://e- license .mpob.gov.my   or manually.  Manual application can be submitted to: 
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   Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) 
 Registration and Licensing Department  Lot 6, SS6, Jalan Perbandaran,  47301, Kelana Jaya,  Selangor 
 
 One application form must be submitted  together with the following documents. 
 A. (a) Copy of Registration of Company/ Registration of Busine ss/Registration of 
Co-operative; 
 (b) Copy of Form 49 (Companies Act 1965); 
 (c) Copy of Form 24;  (d) Copy of Form 44;  (e) Memorandum & Article of Association;  (f) Supporting letter or letter of inte nt from prospective overseas supplier. 
 
B. Company profile and experience.  11. Licences must be obtained prior to importation.  12. Yes.  RM100.00 per activity and per classifica tion of oil palm products, which is valid for 
1 year or otherwise specified in the licence. 
 13. No.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity is one (1) year or otherwise specifie d in the licence. 
 15. No.  16. No. 
 
17. Yes.   
- To submit Quality Declaration for import (MPOB Q3) not less than two (2) days 
before the date of commencement  of unloading of the oil palm products; 
- To submit a copy of the Customs Declaration No. 1; 
- Oil palm products imported to  Malaysia shall not be loaded in storage containers 
where the previous load that was carried c onsisted of banned carg o as defined in the 
Malaysian Palm Oi l Board (Quality) Regulations 2005. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No. 
 
19. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  XII. EXPLOSIVES INCLUDING PROPELLANT  POWDERS, PREPARED EXPLOSIVES, 
OTHER PROPELLANT POWDERS, SAFE TY FUSES, DETONATING FUSES, 
PERCUSSION OR DETONATING CAPS, IGNITERS, DETONATORS, PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, NITROCELLULOSE, NITROGLYCERINE, MERCURY FULMINATE, LEAD AZIDE, LEAD STYPHNATE, FICRIC ACID 
(TRINITROPHENOL TETRANIT-RATE (PETN), NITROGUANIDINE & 
TRIMETHYLENETRINITRA-MINE, FIREWORKS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of system
 
 1. The Explosives Act 1957 (Act 207) regulates the importation, sale, use, transportation, 
purchase, importation and possession of all classes of explosives in Malaysia. 
  The Explosives Rules 1923 regulates and provides the details of the procedures involved in enforcing the Explosives Act 1957.he Corrosive a nd Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons 
Act 1958 (Act 357) provides certain penalties relating to the unlawful possession of corrosive and 
explosive substances and carrying of offensive weapons.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Apart from regulating the importation of th e abovementioned items, Act 357 also governs the 
importation of: 
 
-   Sulphuric Acid, -   Nitric Acid, -   Hydrochloric Acid, 
-   Formic Acid, 
-   Acetic Acid, -   Phenols, -   Ammonia, -   Potassium Hydroxide, and -   Sodium Hydroxide. 
 
3. The regulations apply to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 4. The Acts are intended to safeguard life and pr operty and to ensure that the main enforcement 
agency in respect of explosive i.e. the Royal Ma laysian Police is given notice for the safe storage, 
handling, transportation and provision of escorts for the purposes of this category of Dangerous 
Goods.  5. The controls of the importation of goods speci fied in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation listed in paragraph 1.   
6.  Not applicable. 
 7.(a) Application should be made well in advance of arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary checks to be made regarding details supplied etc. Generally no import permission 
can be given for goods which have arrived at  the point of entry where no pre-arranged 
permission is available. 
 (b) In the case of most importations in this category it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately upon request.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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(c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Application for the licence prescribed under this  Act (which Act?)  shall be made to the 
 licensing officer during business hours. 
 
(e) It shall be lawful for a consignee, or any English-speaking agent appointed by him, possessing 
a licence from the licensing officer, to land, remove or ship any explosive therein detailed between sunrise and sunset, after giving at leas t six hours notice of his intention to do so to 
the licensing officer and to convey them to a place which is named on the permit; provided 
that the rules regarding conveyance of explosive are strictly complied with.  
 8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet sta ndard criteria, a request for permission to import 
can be refused at the discretion of the relevant Mi nister.  Reasons for refusal will normally be advised. 
Under normal circumstances the Chief Police Officer  of the relevant state may issue a licence to 
import after getting approval from the Ministry of Inte rnal Security.  An applicant may appeal to the 
Minister in the event of an unfavourable decision.   
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
  
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply.  
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 10. Applications for permission to import must be made in writing to the Ministry of Internal 
Security through the relevant Chief Police Officer.  The application form and information required 
depends on the nature of the explosive for which permission is sought.  Where there are queries or 
doubts to be clarified, the importer may refer to th e Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters.  The address 
for correspondence is:   
 Inspector General of Police 
 Royal Malaysian Po lice Headquarters 
 Bukit Aman  50560 Kuala Lumpur.  (Att: Licensing Officer (General Licences) 
 
11. Licences must be obtained prior to impor tation and is require d upon importation.  A 
declaration is required for the importation of certa in classes of explosives and will be made known to 
the importer at the point of application for an import licence.   Before any explosive is imported under these rule s, the consignee shall give to the Harbour 
Master such undertaking with or w ithout security, as the said officer thi nks sufficient, to obey, in the 
event of the explosive failing to satisfy the prescribed  test, such directions as to its disposal as the 
licensing officer may see fit to prescribe.   In certain instances, which shall be made know n to applicants at the point of importation, 
samples for testing may be required in order to issu e a certificate of conformity for importation.  In 
this respect Form F and Form G shall apply.  The classes of explosives subject for testing are as per 
the second schedule .  
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  12. The following fees shall be liable under these rules: 
  - For every permit to import, e xport or remove explosive RM1.00, 
 - For every permit to purchase, se ll or possess explosives - RM1.00, 
 - For every licence for a hulk or floating magazine for explosives yearly - RM200.00, 
 - For every licence for a store or magazine for explosives, of capacity exceeding 640 
  cubic feet yearly - RM25.00.  13. No.  
14. The period of validity would depend on the natu re of the importation. Specific details to be 
supplied on enquiry.  Legislation will norma lly not allow for continuing permission.  
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Conditions may be applied in  respect of such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry.  
 
Other procedural requirements
  
 
18. No.  19. Not Applicable. 
XIII.  ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, APPLIANCE OR ANY OTHER 
DEVICE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE SOUND OF A SIREN OR ANY OTHER 
SOUND RESEMBLING THAT OF A SIREN IRRESPECTIVE OF ITS MODE OF OPERATION (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. The Prohibition is intended to ensure that no equipment, apparatus, appliance or any other 
device capable of producing the sound of a siren or any other sound resembling that of a siren, 
irrespective of its mode of operation, is used by  any other agency other than the Royal Malaysian 
Police.  Fire Services or Ambulances in so far as the sound produced corresponds to the sound used 
by the said agencies may be imported subject to th e approval of the Licensing Agency i.e. The Royal 
Malaysian Police.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2.  Apart from regulating the importation of the a bove mentioned sirens either to be used on 
vehicles and buildings or other installations, th e purpose of the prohibition subject to Approved 
Permits in certain cases is to ensure that there w ill be no confusion or instances of misuse arising from 
the uncontrolled usage of these items. 
 3. The regulations apply to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 4. No. 
 
5. The controls
 on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed in paragraph 1 above.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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 The legislation does not allow for administra tive discretion regarding goods/items subject to 
import controls.  It is not possible to abo lish the systems without legislative approvals. 
 6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made well in advan ce of arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
 necessary checks to be made regarding details supplied etc.  (b) In the case of most importations in this category it will not be possible for permission to be 
 issued on request. 
 (c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Yes. The Royal Malaysia Police is the single administrative organ. 
 
8.  Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet standard criteria, a request  for permission to import 
can be refused at the discretion of the Licensing Officer. The right to appeal is waived upon the refusal of application.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
  
 
10. Applications for permission to import must be made in writing to the Licensing Officer.  The form of the application and information required shall be in the form of Police form POL 309 and 
POL 309(A) or any other mode prescribed from time to time.    
 The address for correspondence: 
 The Inspector General of Police  Royal Malaysian Police  Bukit Aman  50560 Kuala Lumpur. 
 (Att: Licensing Officer (General Licensing))  
 Particulars to be submitted in support of the said application for an import licence are as follows: 
  (a) Police Form POL 309 and POL 309 (A),  (b) A sample of the model to be imported must be submitted for testing by the Royal 
Malaysian Police, 
 (c) The intended use of the siren,  (d) The brochure/catalogue containing the mo de of operations a nd required electrical 
circuitry to operate the item, and 
 (e) Estimated date of arrival in the country. 
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  11. Permits must, as far as possible, be obtained prior to  importation and are required on 
importation.  12. No.  
13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
  
 
14. The period of validity of a licence would depend on the nature of the importation:  specific 
details to be supplied on enquiry.  Legislation w ill normally allow for renewals of import licences. 
 15. No.  16. No. 
 
17. Conditions may be applied in  respect of such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry. 
 
Other procedural requirements
  
 18. No. 
 19. Not applicable. 
XIV. DRESS SERVING, USED OR WORN AS SHIELD OR PROTECTION AGAINST 
ATTACK INCLUDING BULLET PROOF VE STS EMERGENCY (PROHIBITION 
OF UNIFORMS AND DRESSES REGULATIONS 1974 (AS AMENDED BY P.U.(A) 
349/1978) (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of system
  
 
1. This legislation is enforced covering all form s of bullet proof vests.  Permits are required for 
importing, making, manufacturing etc. of dress serving, used or worn as a shield or protection against 
attack.  The Inspector General of Police may, by or der, prohibits, throughout Malaysia or in any part 
thereof, the making, sale, wearing or possession of any uniform or distinctive dress, or of any part thereof, of any article of clothing having the appear ance or colour of such uniform or distinctive dress, 
and may by the same or by a different order, exem pt, absolutely or conditionally, any person from all 
or any of the provisions of the prohibiting order.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. No person shall import, make, manufacture, assemble, sell, buy, wear, have in his possession 
or custody or have under his control any dress or an y part thereof of whatever material made which 
may serve, be used or worn as a shield or as protection against attack.  Without obtaining a permit 
issued in that behalf by the Inspector General of  Police or by a senior police officer duly authorised, 
by name or office, in that behalf by the Inspector General of Police.  3. The system applies to the impor tation of goods from all countries. 
 
4. The quantity or value of imports is subject to the discretion of the Inspector General of Police.  
The Inspector General of Police or a duly authorised  senior police officer may refuse to issue a permit 
under this regulation without assigning any reason therefore.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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5. Licensing is a statutory requirement and designation is by statute.  It is not possible to change designations or abolish the system without legislative approval.  6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made well in advan ce of arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary check to be made regarding details supplied etc. Generally no import permission 
can be given for goods which have arrived at  the point of entry where no pre-arranged 
permission is available. 
 
(b) In the case of most importations in this category it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately on request. 
 (c) Permits may be issued at any period of the y ear at the discretion of the Inspector-General of 
Police. 
 (d) Yes. The Royal Malaysian Police is the single administrative organ.  8. Apart from statutory or ordinary administrative requirements there are no other criteria.  Reasons for refusal need not be given as provided for in the statute. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Whilst all persons may apply, the eligibility of  the applicant will be considered on the merit of 
each case. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Applications for permission to import must be made in writing to the relevant Chief Police 
Officer for administrative requirements and be forwarde d/ to the Inspector General of Police. (General 
Licensing)  
 
 Applications must be made in writing specify ing the details which w ill be made known to be 
applicant at the time of application.   Documents to be submitted upon application are as follows: 
 
 (a) Application Form,  (b) Copy of Busi ness Registration, 
 (c) End - User Certificate, and  (d) Photograph (Passport size).  
 Applicants are also subject to ve tting (criminal record and other). 
 11. A permit must be obtained prior to importati on.  Any article which constitutes the subject 
matter of these Regulations shall be forfeited for di sposal, by the Chief Police Officer of the area, as 
he considers fit if such importation is made without a permit.  
 
12. None. Subject to revi ew without prior notice. 
 13. No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  14. The period of validity of permit would depe nd on the nature of the importation.  Specific 
details to be supplied on enquiry.  Legislation will normally not allow for permission to be extended.  
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Conditions may be applied in  respect of such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry. 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable. 
 
XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. The importation of firearms is contro lled under the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The purpose is to have strict control on the importation and use of all firearms in Malaysia.  
 3. The Act covers al l imports of firear ms and ammunition. 
 
4. Yes. 
 5. It is a statutory requirement under the Arms  Act and the system cannot be abolished without 
legislative approval.   
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  7.(a) Applicant must be a Licensed Arms Dealer . (pl check answer for 7(a-d) is incorrect) 
 
(b) Application is made only to the amount of st ock approved to the Licensed Arms Dealer or to 
replenish the stock. 
 (c) Application is being made and processed by  the District Police Headquarters and the State 
Police Headquarters and finally to the Federa l Police Headquarters to be approved by the 
Inspector General of Police.  
 
(d) Yes.  The Royal Malaysian Police is the single administrative organ.  8. The Inspector General of Police may refuse the application.  In such cases, the applicant can 
appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs whose decision shall be final. 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9.(a) Any Licensed Arms Dealer.  
Documentational  and  other requirements for application for licence
 
 
10. The application should be made through the Fo rm Pol. 125.  The following information is to be 
supplied:   
- Name  and address of the Licensed  Arms Dealer, 
- Quantity of weapons to be imported, 
- Description of weapons to be imported, and - Supplier of weapons. 
  11. Custom Approved Permit (AP). 
 
12. RM10.00.  13. Not Applicable.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. 60 days, clarification is sought on whethe r the validity of a licence can be extended. 
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. No.  
Other procedural requirement
 
 18. No. 
 19. No. 
XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINISTRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) 
Outline of system
  
 
1. The Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Comm unications Malaysia 
is responsible for the issuance of a Certificate of  Approval for the manufacture, import, display, sale 
or advertisement of any domestic electrical equipmen t, any electrical equipment which is usually sold 
direct to the public or any electrical equipment wh ich does not require special skills in its operation. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing   
 
2. The electrical equipment which requires a Cer tificate of Approval before importation is 
prescribed in Regulation 97, Electricity Regulation 1994 which states: 
 Regulation 97(1).  No person shall manufact ure, import, display, sell or advertise: 
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  (a) any domestic equipment; 
(b) any equipment which is usually sold directly to the public;  or (c) any equipment which does not require sp ecial skills in its operations, unless the 
equipment is approved by a Director. 
 
3. This regulation is applicable to the impor tation of electrical equipment from all countries. 
 4. The control on the importation of these cate gories 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.  The requirement cannot be abolished without 
legislative approval.  
Procedures
  
 
6. Not applicable.  7. Limit on importation.  (a) Application should be made by the importer in  advance of arrival of the goods.  Certificate of 
approval cannot be obtained within a shorter time-limit. 
 (b) Approval cannot be granted immediately upon request.  (c) Certificate of Approval is valid fo r 12 months and subject to renewal. 
 
(d) Applicants for import approval, required by Regulation 97 Electricity Regulation 1994, must 
apply to the Energy Commission. Equipment unde r consideration for an approval certificate  
has to be assessed/examined by an approved t esting body to ensure the equipment complies 
with any of the following standards: 
 
 MS (Malaysian Standard) 
 IEC (International Electro technical Commission)  BS (British Standard).  For electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional test to 
include national deviation (e .g., voltage and frequency). 
 
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 impor tation 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, Electric ity Regulation 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 issu ed, uses it for a purpose different for that for 
 which it was issued or in a manner calculated to mislead or deceive the public;  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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(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 retu rned to the Commission by the person to whom the 
Certificate was issued within fourteen 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 requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application Procedure.   (i) The applicant is required to complete Form ST (PE) 3  and attach the following:  
 
 - A processing fee of RM20.00,  - Test Report including the list of components,  - Instruction Manual,  - Technical Specification and catalogue, and 
 - Submit a sample of the product, if requested. 
  (ii) The equipment under consideration for a Ce rtificate of Approval is to be examined by 
an approved testing body to ensure the equipment complies with any of the following standards:  
  
  - MS (Malaysian Standard), IEC (Intern ational Electro technical Commission);   
 and  
  - BS (British Standard).    For electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional tests to 
include national deviation (e .g. voltage and frequency). 
  (iii) Type Test Report.    The tests and certificates that are recognized  by the commission are the ones issued by:  
 
  - SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM) or laboratories under Laboratory Accreditation 
Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM) by Depart ment of Standard Malaysia (DSM); 
or 
   - 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 
   - Laboratories (in the scope of its’ accreditation) which are accredited by the 
accreditation body that have signed the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  Cooperation (APLAC) MRA – http://www.aplac.org
. The test reports need to 
be accompanied with conformation le tter from Department of Standard 
Malaysia; or 
   - 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 (2), (3) and (4), testi ng 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 240 V for single phase or at 415 V 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 customs at the point of entry.  12. A processing fee of RM20.00 shall be charged fo r an application and a fee per model shall be 
paid for the Certificate of Approval upon approval as tabulated below: 
 
Voltage rating Initial Fees For 12 months Renewal Fees For 12 months (a) 240V RM200 RM100 
(b) 415V RM300 RM200 
 13. No.  Conditions of licensing
  
 
14. A Certificate of Approval is valid for 12 months and can be renewed. Renewal of the 
Certificate of Approval shall be made not less then fourteen 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 Regulation 1994: 
 
 Regulation 107
   
 (1)  No certificate of approval issued under Regulation 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 i ssued under Regulation 97 shall obtain approval from 
the Commission in writing for any change of name or  address in connection wi th the business and the 
certificate shall be amended or repl aced without payment of any fee. 
 17.(a) Not applicable.  
(b) Conditions may be imposed on: 
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   - Electrical equipment to be marked or la bel as described in Electricity Regulation 
1994 as stated below: 
  Regulation 98 - Where equipment has been appr oved 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 Commissi on 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;   ° 240V, 50Hz for Single-phase, a.c. systems,  ° 415V, 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 +5%and –10% from 240/415V and ± 1% from 50Hz respectively (Refer to MS 406: 1996). 
  - 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 240V . If the product is rated with multiple or a 
range of voltages, 240V shall be included. Tes ting shall be conducted b ased on 240V, and other 
relevant voltages, if the product is mark ed with multiple or a range of voltages; 
  Three-phase product shall be rated/marked at 415V. If the product is rated with multiple or a 
range of voltages, 415V shall be included. Tes ting shall be conducted b ased on 415V, and other 
relevant voltages, if the product is mark ed with multiple or a range of voltages. 
 
(2) Frequency
 
 Product shall be rated/marked at 50Hz and testin g shall be conducted at 50Hz. If the product is 
marked with 50/60Hz or 50-60Hz then testing shall be conducted either at 50 Hz or 60Hz, whichever 
is more unfavourable. 
  - Power supply cord and mains plug requirements:    The appliances shall be fitted with  a suitable 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:  
o 13A, fused plugs complying to MS 589: Part 1 or BS 1363: Part 1; G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  o 15A, plugs complying to MS 1577 or BS 546; 
o 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. 
  - 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) (m
3/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 
 
Air Delivery   (m
3/min) 
 (W) Where Cost of Production   = 
Input Wattage  
  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) sha ll 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)  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  Components Standards 
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 the 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 electrical equipments shall be affixed with the label issued by SIRIM. 
Application for the purchase of SIRIM’s label is in Form PP8.  
 
Other procedural requirements
  
 18. No. 
 19. Not applicable. 
XVII.  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA)  
Outline of System
 
 
1. Under Regulation 18 of the Customs Regulati on 1977, no person shall import intoxicating 
liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit except under, a nd in accordance with, a licence issued by or under 
the direction of the Director General of Customs; 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 tobacco 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 applie s to all countries. 
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  4. No. Licensing is not intended to restrict qua ntity or value of imports. No other methods of 
accomplishing the purpose has been considered becau se the present licensing system is found to be 
effective enough to control the import activity 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 cont rols.  It is not possible for the government or 
executive branch to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
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 dena tured spirit only involve 
the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 
8. Black listed (those who have committed offe nces under the law and regulation) applicants 
may not be considered.  Reasons for refusal will normally 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, institu tions are eligible to apply. 
 Documentational and Other Requirem ents for Application for Licence.
 
 
10. Application to be made in writing to th e Director General of Customs. Information 
requirement depends on type of goo ds to be imported as follows: 
 10.1 Liquor and denatured spirit - information require d include quantity, brand, country of origin, 
point of entry, date of import,  applicant's name, and address. 
 10.2 Tobacco - applicant is required to submit doc uments to show status of company, agency 
appointment and paid up capital.  
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.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  13. No deposit required. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. Such licence shall be for any period not ex ceeding 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)  Not applicable.  (b) Conditions include the licence being not transfer able, specific point of entry, storage facilities, 
stock records to be maintained.  There sha ll be clearly and conspicuously printed in a 
prominent position on every container of cigarettes importedˆ the following words: 
 WARNING BY GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA SMOKING IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH Not more than 20mg tar, 1.5mg nicotine.  
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18.  No.  19. Not applicable.  
XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS (M ALAYSIAN COMMUNICATIONS AND 
MULTIMEDIA COMMISSION) 
Outline of System
 
 
1. The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998 regulates amongst others the importation of 
telecommunication products into Malaysia. This Orde r is enforced by the Ro yal Customs Department 
with the condition that prior written approvals ar e obtained from SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, 
the registered certifying agency appointed by  the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commission. The products need to be certified (type approved) by Malaysian Communications and 
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or SIRIM QAS In ternational Sdn Bhd before the approval for 
import licence is granted.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. The licensing system is based on Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 199. Products covered includes
: 
 (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 navigati onal aid apparatus and radio re mote control apparatus; and 
(iv) Parts from the above products. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  3.     All countries. 
 4. The licensing arrangement is intended to en sure safety of telecommunications products 
 5. Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.  The system could not be abolished without 
legislative approval. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6.I. Not applicable. 
 
II. Not applicable. 
 III. Not applicable.  
IV. Not applicable. 
 V. Normally  4 days, for Fast Track. 1 day. 
 VI. 3 months.  
VII. SIRIM QAS International S dn Bhd is the one-stop-centre for the purpose of certifying 
communications products.  
 
VIII. Not applicable. 
 
IX. Import permits are still required, however th e export permits from th e exporting countries can 
be used as supporting documentation.  X. Not applicable.  XI. Yes, for example for product repackaging etc   
 
7.(a) It is advisable for licence to be issued be fore importation is made. However, licence can be 
approved at a shorter period of 1 day for goods already arriving at the port. 
 (b) Yes within  a day.  
 
(c) Not applicable.  (d) Upon obtaining the certification approval, the ne xt step would be approaching Royal Customs 
Department of Malaysia for the import/approve d permit.  For the case of Malaysia, SIRIM 
QAS International Sdn Bhd as a one-stop-centre is the agent for MCMC for the purpose of 
certifying of communications products and th e agent for Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia for the issuance of import/approved permit.  
 8. A possibility in refusal for approval could be due to the fact that the product is not certified.  
Applications can be resubmitted if th e product is certified (type approved).  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  (b) Any person may make an application in writing to SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Applications must be subm itted electronically in writing to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. 
Bhd.  In the case of manual submission, the app lication should include the following information: 
  - reasons for importation,  - a completed set of Custom forms, JK69,  - three (3) copies of Airway bill / Bill of lading / Invoice, and 
 - a copy of the Certificate of Registration  issued by the SIRIM QAS International Sdn. 
Bhd for type-approved products. 
 11. The JK 69 form, invoice and other supporting shipping document.  
12. Yes, the fee charge is RM30 per licence and RM60 for Fast Track. 
 13. NA  
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. The licence is valid for 3 months. 
 15. No.  16. Non-transferable. 
 
17.(a) Not applicable.  (b) Equipment should be type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. For non-type 
approved equipment, approval has to be obtaine d prior to importation; importation of samples 
for type approval purposes is limited to two (2) units per model. There is also a labelling 
requirement for certified products.  
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18.    Only certifications (type approvals), labelling and import/approved  permits are required. 
 
19. Not applicable.  
XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY)  
Outline of system  
 
1. All substances listed in the Poison List require a licence prior to importation under the 
Poisons Act 1952 (Revised-1989).  
  The Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations  1984, which was enacted under the Sale of 
Drugs Act 1952, require pharmaceu tical products (including traditiona l medicines) in pharmaceutical 
dosage form and cosmetics to be registered with the Drug Control Authority and the importer obtains 
an import licence prior to importation.  
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The licensing systems c overage is as follows:  
 2.1 All substances listed as poisons. 
 
2.2 All pharmaceutical products (including traditiona l medicines) in pharmaceutical dosage form 
and cosmetics.    Currently an exemption applies in the case of: 
 
 - products/medicines containing poisons and non-poisons may be imported into 
Malaysia as part of his luggage for his own pe rsonal use or for that of his family.  The 
quantity, at any one time, may not exceed one month's use by one person. 
 
3. The law applies to the importation of  poisons and products from all countries. 
 4. No.  5. Poisons Act 1952 (Revised-1989) (Act 366), Sale Of Drugs Act 1952 (Revised-1989) 
(Act 366), Control Of Drugs And Cosmetics Regul ation 1984 (Revised) 2006. The legislation does 
not leave the designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion. No, it is 
impossible for the government of the executive bran ch to abolish the system without legislative 
approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  7.(a) Import licence must be applied prior to any importation.  (b) Request for an immediate licence is s ubject to a genuine and emergency request. 
 
(c) Applications may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Yes, only Ministry of Health Malaysia.  
8. Failure to comply with provision of the law.  Reason would be given. Appeals are considered 
by the Minister of Health Malaysia.   
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Licences are issued to a company. The co mpany however will appoint a natural person to be 
responsible for the licence.  
 (b) Not applicable.  
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. The applicant shall be required to file in a standard application form which include the 
following particulars:   (a) Business licence issued by local authority,  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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   (b) Name and address, and 
 (c) National Identity Card Number.  11. (i) Import license issued by Drug Control Agency;  (ii) Import authorisation for dangero us drugs and psychotropic substances. 
 
12. No fees are applicable for the licence issued to pharmacist to import substances containing poisons. Fees for the licence to import me dicinal products are RM500 per licence. 
 13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Licence is valid for a calendar year.  
15. No. 
 16. No.  17. No.  Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. Applicants for import licences should be fa miliar with the Poisons Act 1952 and Sale of 
Drugs Act 1952 and the Control Of Drugs and Cosme tics Regulation 1984.  The forms and flow chart 
for the application is made available at the licensing counter. 
 
19. Not applicable. 
XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT) 
Outline of system  
 1. The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2005 regulates the 
importation of scheduled wastes or toxic and hazardous  wastes into Malaysia. This Order is enforced 
by the Royal Customs Department with the condition that prior written approvals are obtained from the Director-General of the Department of Environment.   Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The Order applies to scheduled wastes as de fined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005. 
 
3.    All countries.  
4.   The system is intended to control the tran sboundary movements of hazardous wastes destined 
for recovery or recycling and to ensure the envi ronmentally sound management of such wastes in 
order to protect the Malaysian environment from illegal trafficking.  
5.   Customs Act 1967. Amendments to the lis t of wastes under control can be made by the 
Minister.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  7.(a) Approvals must be obtained before the wast es leaves the country of export. Approvals are 
usually given within 2 months.  No permits are issued without the prescribed documents.  
 (b) No.  (c) No. 
 
(d) Yes. The Department of Environment and Ro yal Customs Department of Malaysia. The Royal 
Customs Department will only issue import/export permit to the applicant upon issuance of 
the written permission on the importation/expo rtation of scheduled waste by the DG of 
Environment as required by in the Customs Orders. 
 
8.   An application is rejected if not approved  by the country of export. Reasons for refusal are 
given to applicants. Appeals are reconsidered by the Director-General of Environment. Application to 
export the waste from Malaysia cannot be approved if the receiving country or transit country does 
not agree with the trans-boundary movement of the waste.  In addition, exportation of waste can be 
approved only for recycling purposes not for disposal.  It is the policy of the DOE to allow 
importation waste, except in cases where the waste is really needed to be used as raw material, on the 
condition that the material is not available in the co untry.  However this is to be process case by case 
basis. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Any person may apply. 
 
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence  
 
10.  Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes.  11.    Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes.  
12.   No. 
 13.  A refundable Bank Guarantee with the amount of  RM10,000.00 is required to be deposited 
with the Department of Environment for the sche duled wastes shipment process. The Bank Guarantee 
will be returned upon fulfilment of the shipment.  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14.   Depends on the request or circumstances.  Maximum validity period  is twelve months. 
 15. No. 
 
16.    Non-transferable.  17.(a) No.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  (b) Yes, the Department of Environment will specify the conditions in the import permit. 
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18.   Yes. Every application is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts. 
 
19.    Not applicable. 
XXI.  SAWLOGS/WOOD IN THE ROUND/ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF-SQUARED 
BUT NOT FURTHER MANUFACTURED; LARGE, SCANTLING AND SQUARES OF 60 SQUARE INCHES AND ABOVE (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD 
(MTIB)) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. Under the Customs (Prohibition Of Imports) Order 2008 (the Order), administered by the 
Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), empower ed by the Customs Act 1967, import licences are 
issued to persons, firms or organisations for th e importation of round logs, roughly squared or half 
squared logs and large squares and scantlings of 60 square inches and above to be further processed in 
the country (Malaysia).  
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. Round logs and the timber products mentioned that  are subject to control under this Order are as 
listed under Items 48, 49, 50 a nd 51  Schedule 4 of the Order. 
 3. The system applies to timber products orig inating from all countri es except Indonesia. 
 
4. There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports.  
 5. Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 2008,  Licensing is a statutory requirement and 
designation is by statute. However, the approvals  of import licences are subject to administrative 
discretion of the Import /Export Committee of MTIB responsible for timber and timber products. It is 
not possible to change designations or abolis h the system without legislative approval. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6.I. Information with regard to importation is published in the Order. There is no restriction 
whatsoever on the amount a llocated to each importer. 
 
II. There is no restriction on importation.  III.  Final authorization by the Royal Customs  Department of Malaysia will determine whether 
import licences issued are actually used for imports.  
IV. Application for licences is accepted at any time. 
 V. Time taken for processing of  licences may vary depending on  the documentation furnished to 
MTIB.  
VI. Import licences issued shall be valid immediat ely upon issuance and shall remain valid for 60 
days from the date issued.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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  VII. Import licences are issued by MTIB.  Prior a pproval must be obtained from the Import/Export 
Committee. Imports are also required to be inspec ted by the Forestry Department who will issue the 
removal pass before transporting logs/timber co nsignment from the entry points to the mill. 
 VIII. Not applicable. 
 
IX. Import licences are requi red for imports from all countri es (except from Indonesia). 
 X. Not applicable.  
XI. No. 
 7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of th e arrival of the goods. In certain circumstances, 
import permission can be given for goods which have inadvertently arrived at the point of 
entry. 
 
(b) Licences may be issued immediately provide d prior approval has been obtained by the 
importers from the Import/Export Committee and properly completed documentation furnished to MTIB. 
 (c) Licences may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Applications for import licences for sawlogs, r ound logs, half squared logs and large squares 
and scantlings are processed by MTIB based on approval obtained through the Import/Export 
Committee prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 
8. Not applicable. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a)  Not applicable.  
(b)  All persons, firms and organisations are e ligible provided they are domiciled in Malaysia. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10.(a) For permission to import sawlogs or round logs and large squares and scantlings (under 
item 15 of the Order) application should be made in writing to the Import/Export Committee, 
including the provision of the following information:   - importer's name and address,  - point of entry,  - quantity to be imported, 
 - species of timber to be imported, 
 - name of buyers and premise of  timber for timber processing, 
 - purpose of importation: to be pr ocessed for own use/for re-export,  
 - country of origin of goods,  - documents to be furnished to MTIB upon appr oval from the Import/Export Committee should 
comprise; 
 - approval letter from the Import/Export Committee,  - import form JK 69,  - Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies,  - 2 copies of log list, detailing species and quantity of each species.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/4 
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11. Actual authorization will be made by MT IB and Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  on 
the CD1 and JK 69.  12. Only for CITES permit import, RM 20.00 will be charged.  
 
13. No. 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Import licence issued will be valid for 60 days  from the date of issuance.  Extension will not 
be allowed. Should the licence expire before actua l importation is done, the importer must apply for a 
new import licence.  15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Not applicable.  
Other procedural requirements 
 
 18.     CITES import permit is a requirement for the 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 com ponent and finish furniture. Karas/Gaharu products 
cover woodchip, sawdust and oil.  
19. Not applicable. 
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