WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
11 September 2006 
 (06-4314) 
Committee on Import Licensing Original:   English 
  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
1 
 
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures  
 
MALAYSIA 
 
  The following communication, dated 28 July 2006, is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Malaysia.  
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  Import controls are administered by the one  authority, the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia but a number of Ministries and Governme nt Agencies are responsible for legislation and 
approval of licences. Consequently, replies to th e Questionnaire have been organized according to 
specific products or goods, and the legislative inst ruments under which import controls for them are 
maintained. 
 
I.
 PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING ADMINISTERED BY 
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) ORDER 1988 - (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) ...................................................................................................................... ........6
 
III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
OF MALAYSIA)................................................................................................................... ....9 
IV. PLANT  AND PLANTING MATERIALS – (DEPARTMENT OF 
AGRICULTURE) ................................................................................................................... 15 
V. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS – (ATOMIC 
ENERGY LICENSING BOARD...........................................................................................19  
VI. ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) ...................................................................................................................... .......21  
VII. PESTICIDES – (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)................................................24  
VIII.  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) ...................................................26  
                                                      
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  IX.
 RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY – 
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE)......................................................................................29  
X. IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS  - (FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) ........................................................................................................................ ..........31
 
XI. PALM OIL – (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) ...........................................35  
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) .................................................38
 
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).......................41
 
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) – (T HE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE).................43
 
XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) ............45  
XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINIS TRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) ..........................................................................................................47  
XVII.  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – 
(ROYAL CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA) ..................................................54  
XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS – (MALAYSIAN 
COMMUNICATION AND MULTIM EDIA COMMISSION) ..........................................56  
XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AN D GOODS POISONS ACT 1952 
(REVISED 1989) SALE OF DRUGS ACT 1952 (REVISED 1984) – (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY, MINI STRY OF HEALTH) ....................................................59
 
XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND 
HAZARDOUS WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT).............................61  
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))...................................................63
 
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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 1988 - (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL 
TRADE AND INDUSTRY) 
Outline of systems
 
 
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 au tomatic and non-automatic licensing: 
 2.1 Automatic licensing
 
  Safety helmets, all single and multi-colour c opying machines, motor-homes, golf carts, bodies 
(including cabs) for motor vehicl e, chassis and parts thereof for motor vehicles, prime movers, 
wheat flour, cement, high speed duplicator, electr onic control master playb ack, film or tapes for 
magnetic recording. 
  2.2. Non-automatic licensing
 
 
 Sugar, natural barium sulphate, activated cl ay and bleaching earth, passenger and commercial 
vehicles, motorcycles, steel bars and includi ng wire rods, steel billets, plastic and paper 
insulated wire and cables , CFC, batik sarong.  Imports of al l goods from Serbia and Montenegro 
and Israel. 
  
3. The system applies to imports of goods originating from all countries, with the exception of 
all imports from Serbia and Montenegro and Isr ael 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, to promote selected st rategic industries which 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 (Prohibited of Imports) Order 1988, under subsection (1) of section 31 of the Customs Act 1967 with effect from 
1 January 1988. 
  
Procedures
 
  
6. For products under restrict ion the quantity of imports is applicable globally. 
   I. MITI will issue quota allocation letter to  qualified importers.  The letter will contain 
the quantity and the source of imports. 
  II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis a nd import licences will be issued based on the 
quotas allocated. 
 
 III. No. Mandatory Malaysian Standards are imposed on certain products to ensure that 
licenses allocated were not abuse by the importers. No, unused quotas will not be 
added for a succeeding period. Yes, names of importers will be provided to the government and export promotion bodies. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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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 vehicle and steel products which 
is valid for 6 months. 
  VII. Not applicable.   VIII. Not applicable. 
 
 IX. No. import licenses are not required an d licenses will be issued automatically. 
  X. Importing country will be notified throu gh the documentations of Approval Permit. 
 
 XI. No. No condition will be imposed on goods  that should be exported and not sold in 
the domestic market. 
 7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of goods.  Yes, under exceptional 
 circumstances licence can be obtained immediately.  
(b) Yes. 
 (c) No.   (d) Yes, only MITI. 
 
8. Licence will not be issued if the products ar e available and manufactured locally (e.g. iron 
and steel products).   Yes, reasons will be given to  the applicant. Yes, the applicant has the right to 
appeal in the event of refusal to issue a license to the Director of Trade Services Division, MITI.   
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
  
9. Yes, except for the importation of completely  built-up motor vehicles which are reserved only 
to qualified Malaysian companies.  
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 form JK-69 itself will b ecome an import licence after it has been approved and signed by 
an authorised officer.   12. No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
  
14. The validity period of import licences varies be tween 3-6 months.  Licences can be extended 
for another 3 to 6 months. 
  15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.  16. The licences are not transferable. 
  
17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
  18. No. 
  19. Yes. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  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 systems
 
 
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: 
  1.1. Ship's derricks; cranes, including cable cr anes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and 
works trucks fitted with a crane. 
  1.2. Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment. 
  1.3 Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, grad ers, levellers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, 
excavators, shovel loaders, tamp ing machines and road rollers. 
  1.4 Other moving. grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or 
boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers and pile-extractors; (excluding 
snow-ploughs and snow-blowers). 
 
1.5. Parts suitable for use solely or principally w ith the machinery of headi ng Nos. 84.25 to 84.30. 
 1.6. Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of 
persons or goods excluding fire fighting ve hicles (for example breakdown lorries, crane 
lorries, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper  lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, 
mobile radiological units). 
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Licences are administered under automatic licensing system. 
 
3. The system applies for imports 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. Application for licences are accepted at any time in the current year.   III. Time taken for processing of licences vary between 7 to 10 working days. 
 
 IV. All licences are valid for 3 months except for motor vehicle and steel products which 
are valid for 6 months. 
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   V. Not applicable. 
  VI. Not applicable.   VII. No. 
 
 VIII. No.   IX. No.  
7.(a) Applications should be made advance of  the arrival of goods. Yes, under an exceptional 
circumstances licence can be obtained immediately. 
  (b) Yes.   
(c) No. 
  (d) Yes, only MITI.  8. No. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
  
9. Any legally incorporated companies and bus iness enterprise incl uding sole proprietor. 
 
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 form JK-69 itself will 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 import  licences is for three months. 
 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.   16. The licences are not transferable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No. 
 
19. Yes. 
 
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  III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 
MALAYSIA) 
- Fisheries Act 1985 ( Act 317 ) and Regulations  
 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and Regulations is  an Act 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. 
 
 Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, etc., of Fi sh) Regulations 1990, in 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 life fish into Malaysia.   
 “Fish” means any aquatic animal or plant life, 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) Regulations 1990 regulates Malaysian trades in 
life fish, which refer to the Fisheries Act.   3. The regulations apply to life fish imported from all countries.  
4. The licensing does not restrict on quantity or value, except on Shrimp Broodstock which has a 
quota on quantities allowed to be imported by each selected importers.  5. (i) Section 40 (i) and (ii) Fisheries Act 1985:  Control of live fish.  
(i) Licence is statutorily required. 
(ii) No 
(iii) The executive branch cannot abolish 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 da y of import and Permit may be issued 
immediately, where applicable. 
 V. Application Process takes 1 to 3 working days. 
 
VI. One (1) day.  VII. There are three (3) administrative organs: G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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1. Department of Fisheries   
(Permit) 
2. Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM)  
(Licence) 
3. Royal Customs    
(Declaration and taxes) 
 
VIII. Allocation of permit is based on ‘First Come, First Serve’. 
- No limit on amount 
- No provision on new importers 
- On receipt 
 
IX. Yes, import licences are also required ex cept for CITES species. Permit will be issued 
on the day of import, where applicable. 
 
X. Notification will be forwarded to the exporting countries.  XI. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Yes. Application should be made well in a dvance to allow time fo r any necessary checks on 
details supplied. 
(b) Yes. Permit can be issued immediately. 
 (c) Permit 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, application for a permit may be refused if there is a contravention 
of any requirements of any local authorities. Reason for refusal will normally be provided. The 
applicant has the right to appeal , either to the authority or finally to the relevant minister. 
 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License/Permit
 
 
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 
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  Documentational and Other Requirement s for Applications for Licence/Permit  
 
10. Name and address of importer  Name and address of exporter  Name and address of forwarding agent 
 Description of goods, destination, value and quantity 
 Transportation  Port of entry; and  Date and signature of applicant  
11. Import Application Form (FQ1), Copy of invoice, Airway Bill (if by air), Exporting country 
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.  
 
Conditions of Licensing/ permitting
 
 
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 the Malaysian Health Ministry, and Fish Marketing 
Regulation 1973 made under Section 4(2) and Section 23 of The Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia 
(Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia) Act 1971.  19. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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   - Fish Marketing Regulation 1973
 
 
Outline of systems  
 
1. "Fish includes any varieties of marine, brackis h water or fresh water fishes, crustacea, aquatic 
mollusca, marine sponges, trepang and other aqua tic life and the products therefrom, but does not 
includes turtle or their egg."   Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 made under S ection 4(2) and Section 23 of the Lembaga 
Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Fisheries Devel opment Authority Of Malaysia) Act 1971. 
 
2. The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 regulates Malaysian trades in fish and fish products.  
Apart from regulating the local marketing of fish this regulation also controls the import fish. 
 3. The regulation applies to the importation of fish and fish products from all countries. 
 
4. The Fish Marketing Regulation does not restrict quantity or value of imports of fish but contributes to the control of fish 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. 
 - Sub-regulation (2) - Any fish imported as men tioned 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 fi sh without a licence or in breach of any of 
the conditions in the licence sha ll be guilty of an offence. 
  The licensing is a statutory requirement.  The legislation 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 abolis h the system without legislative approval but the authority has the 
powers to give an exemption by notification in th e government 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 advance to allow time for any necessary checks on details 
supplied.  Licences can be obtained within one  month from the date of application being 
submitted. 
 
(b) Licence cannot be issued immediately.  (c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year.  
(d) The consideration of licence application is done by a single administrative or gan.  However 
some requests may require written testimonial from the Malaysian counterpart(s) who associates or renders facilities, if any. 
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  8. Other then the standard criteria, applica tion for a licence may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements of any other lo cal 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 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;  - 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 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.  The licences may be extended 
upon request of the holder.  
15. No. 
 16. Licences are not transferable.  17. No. 
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  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 en forced by the Malaysian Health Ministry. 
 
19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  IV. PLANT  AND PLANTING MATERIALS – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) 
- Plant Quarantine Act 1976  
- Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981  
 
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 exerci se the powers conferred by Section 23 of the 
Plant Quarantine Act 1976.  It stipulates the require ment which must be met for the entry of plants, 
growing media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or  dead organisms including micro-organism and any 
hosts of  plant pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malaysia, and at the same time for the prevention 
of entry of pests of quarantin e importance into the country. 
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981, an  import permit is impo sed for the importation 
of the following: 
 
- plant (except any plant imported for consum ption, medicinal, processing or manufacturing 
purposes; any processed plants; any plant or pa rts of plant used as packaging or packing 
materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet); 
- fresh flowers, 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 countries  endemic to diseases of plants of Palmae . 
  
3. The regulations apply to the importation of goods from all countries, with an exception for 
countries in the American Tropics and countries endemic to diseases of plants of Palmae  family, and, 
the provisions under this category of goods are as follows:   Provision to Import Plant and Plant Produce From  American Tropics and Countries Endemic to  
Diseases of Plants of Palmae  
 
 The importation of plants and plant prod ucts (including belonging to the species of  Hevea  from 
the American Tropics2 or from any other country in which the South American Leaf Blight disease is 
                                                      
 2Countries in the American Tropics are as follows:  Brazil, Paragu ay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Fren ch Guiana, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Puerto Rico 
Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, Panama Cana l Zone, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, 
Belize, Mexico, El Salvador. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  present and from countries 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 plant has been subject to quarantine or tr eatment 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 plant for consumption, medicinal,  processing or manufact uring purposes and any 
processed plants by air from the Am erican Tropics is prohibited excep t when the import is accompanied 
by an import permit.  Such plant should have been subject to quarantine situat ed outside the South East 
Asia and the Pacific Region and is 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 and Plant Quarantin e Regulations seek to protect the Malaysian 
environment from pest and species of plants by co ntrolling or restricting the importation of plants 
which are host of quarantine pests and diseases.  5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981.  The Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division of 
the Department of Agriculture is responsible for administration of the Plant Quarantine Regulations. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Application should be made one month before  the arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary checks regarding information on the goods to be imported.  This will also allow the 
importer to send a copy of the import perm it to the country of export for necessary 
arrangement by the exporter and the Quaran tine Authority according to the conditions 
attached to the permit.  In certain circumst ances import permit can be obtained seven (7) 
working days after the date of application pr ovided that the goods have not arrived at the 
point of entry. No import permit will be issued  for goods which have already arrived at the 
point of entry. 
 (b) It will not be possible to issue import pe rmit immediately on request for any agriculture 
consignment. 
 (c) Import permit may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Applications for Import permit for plants a nd related goods into Mala ysia 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 st andard criteria, a request  for permission to import 
can be refused at the discretion of the Director.  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.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  (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 Protection and Plant Quarantine Division, 
Department of Agriculture of the appropriate compone nt directly, specifying details of what aspect of 
plant or goods to be imported.  The officer on dut y 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. 
 - 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 required on importation.  For 
plants/planting materials, besides Import perm it, Phytosanitary Certificates from the exporting 
countries are required upon importation.  For soil , growing and rooting media, living or dead 
organisms, besides Import permit, Sanitary Cer tificates are required upon importation.  For cereals 
and grains imported from countries endemic from Kh apra Beetle (Trogoderma granarium), no import 
permit is required, but the consignment must be acc ompanied 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 unbarked logs and lumber imported  from countries endemic to 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 Longhorn beetle is endemic are:  Canada, Japan, Korea, 
Southern China and USA; and countries endemic to  pine nematode are: countries in the European 
Union (EU).  For wood chips, bark chips, saw dus t, wood mulch, compost and humus, the importation G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  require import permit and the  consignment 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 risk 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 enquiry directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority.  13. No. 
 
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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  V. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS – (ATOMIC ENERGY 
LICENSING BOARD 
 - Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 [Act 304] 
 
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 Atomic En ergy 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 regulations apply to the impor tation of goods from all countries.  
 4. The importation of radioactive material/irra diating apparatus is regulated as a protective 
measure and for regulatory monitoring on atomic energy activities. The monetary value is not a criterion for control. 
 
5. The control on importation of the specified goods  is a statutory requirement under Section 12 
and 17 of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984. Th e system cannot be abolished without legislative 
approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Information concerning restriction on the quan tity of imports are defined in the conditions of 
licence. For users, the quantity is restricted to th e quantity and type of products being licensed. For 
traders, there is no restriction on the quantit y but restricted to the type of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus stat ed in the licence (being licensed). 
 
7.(a) Application should be made in advance of arri val 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 Atomic Energy Licensing Board first before 
applications to import radioactive materials or  irradiating apparatus is considered. Approval 
to import is issued by the Licensing Division of Atomic Energy Licensing Board. 
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  8. Application for a licence can be refused on th e discretion of the relevant authority (Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board). Applicants can appeal to th e 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 licence 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 using standard form from Atomic Energy Licensing 
Board 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: 
 
12. Upon application of licence, a deposit of RM15 is required. 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 licence issuance. Applica tion forms for approvals to import must be 
bought for RM1.00 per copy.  
13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Approvals are valid for a maximum period of three (3) months and apply to one consignment 
only. 
 15. No.  16. No.  
17. A permission granted under conditions of licence  may specify conditions or requirements to be 
complied with by the holder of the permission.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No. 
 19. No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  VI. ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) 
 While the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  is responsible for the physical control of all 
imports into Malaysia, the Department  of Veterinary Servi ces, Malaysia is the enforcement authority of 
both the legislation and licensing of all animal and animal products imported into the country.  In 
addition, licences from the Department of Wildlife  Protection and National Parks are required for the 
importation of wildlife.  
Outline of systems
 
 1. Import licensing system for all types of anim als and animal products in Malaysia, including 
livestock and wildlife is mainly controlled by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia under 
the provisions of the Animal Ordinance 1953.  In particular, the Animal Im portation Order (1962) and 
the Animal Rules (1962) under the Ordinance are invoked to regulate the importation.  Purpose and coverage of licensing 
 
 
2. Animal Ordinance 1953  Animal Importation Order 1962  Animal Rules 1962  
 Animal Ordinance 1953, Animal Importation Order 1962 and Animal Rules 1962 apply to all 
live animals, animal products and animal by-p roducts including biologics of animal origin. 
  The Department of Veterinary Services 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 a nd 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 Ordinance 1953 for the control of importation of all animals and animal  products to meet SPS requirements. 
  The legislations do not allow for administrativ e discretion regarding the designation of animal 
and products that are subject to licensing. It is also 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 a nd verify the information supplied in the import 
documents as well as for processing 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 pe riod during which applications for licences and 
importation can be made.  Importation may be made at any period of the year. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  (d) Applications for licence 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 w ildlife or products thereof, written permission 
should also be obtained from the Wildlife Departme nt and are in particular subject to CITES 
regulations in relation to conservation of endangered 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 ins titutions are eligible to apply for import licence. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application 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 
documents required will depend on type of animal s and products, purpose of import and 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 Certif icate/Quarantine Certificat e from exporting countries. 
 
 In case of wildlife animals: 
 Refer also to the Department of W ildlife 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/Meat  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 cw; 
 (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. 
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  13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The period of validity of 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.  This 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/2 
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  VII. PESTICIDES – (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) 
 Pesticides may be imported into Malaysia su bject to the provisions of the Pesticides Act 1974 
(Amended 2005).  Two sets of rules and regulations  have been promulgated and implemented for the 
control of importation of pesticid es under the Act. These are: 
 
(i)   The Pesticides (Registratio n) Rules 1976 (Amended 2005); and 
(ii)   The Pesticides (Importation for Educa tional and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981. 
  The first set of rules/regulations control the im port and manufacture of pesticides intended for 
sale in the local market while the second set controls the importation of  unregistered pesticides that are 
imported in limited quantities for re search and educational pur poses, and pesticides analytical standards.  
Those who wish to carry out field trials using pest icides that have been locally synthesized and are 
unregistered must also apply for a permit to do so, under the Act.  
 - Importation of pesticides for sale
 
 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Any person who intends to import a pesticide for sale must obtain a 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 Import) Order 1988.   
Purpose and coverage
 
 
2. All pesticides as defined under the Act that is 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 regi stered 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 well the applicant is able to fulfil th e requirements as specified under the Pesticides 
(Registration) Rules 1976 (Amended 2005). In gene ral it would take about  6 months or more. 
Goods arriving at the port without a registrati on would not be permitted to enter the country. 
 (b) A registration cannot be granted immediately. 
 
(c) An application for registration can be done in any period of the year.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  (d) Consideration for registration of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ. The 
importer does not have to appro ach other administrative organs. 
 8.    Applications are rejected if they do not  meet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. 
Applications may also be rejected if in the opini on of the Pesticides Board the risks associated with 
the use of the products outweigh the benefits. 
   If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Board not to register his product, he may 
appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro -based Industry whose decision shall be final. 
 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. 
 10. Information required for registration are quite similar to that of  the Food and Agriculture 
Organisation (FAO) Guidelines on Pesticide Registra tion and also that implemented in many other 
countries. In addition to the application forms, 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 under the Customs Order. The certified true copy of the certificate should also 
include information on the amount imported, the port of entry, and the approximate date the 
importation.  12. As stated in item (9) abov e, 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 1976.  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 has to also fulfil other requi rements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia. 19. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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VIII.  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) 
Outline of systems
 
  Under the Pesticides (Importation for Educa tional and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981, 
unregistered pesticides may be imported for research and educationa l purposes or as pesticide analytical 
standards with an import permit issued by the Pesticides Board of Malaysia.   
Purpose and coverage
 
 
1. Any person who intends to import an unregis tered pesticide for the purpose of research and 
education, or as pesticide analytical standards, in limited amounts may do so by obtaining a permit 
from the Board.   
2.  The regulations apply to all pes ticides originating from all countries. 
 3. These regulations are intended to encourage research 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. 
 
4. The relevant law is the Pesticides (Im portation for Educational and Research Purposes) 
Regulations 1981, under the Pesticides Act, 1974. It  is a mandatory requirement under the regulations 
that an unregistered pesticide for educational and research purposes, or as pesticide analytical 
standards, may only be imported with an impor t permit issued by the Pesticides Board. 
 
5. A new Section 14A has been added to the Pes ticides Act, which requires a person who wishes 
to carry out research or field trials using an unr egistered 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 often in the early stages of development and 
hence do not have sufficient da ta for registration. The Board has not set any quotas and 
each application is consider ed on its own merits. The above regulations have been 
gazetted in the Government Gazette and in addition the Board has also published 
guidelines and has dialogues with the releva nt concerned parties. The guidelines are 
also available through the inte rnet.  There is no exception or derogations from this 
requirement under these regulations. 
  II. The amount permitted for each permit de pends, inter-alia, on the stage of development 
of the product, the purpose of the import, the research facilities of  the importer and the 
expertise of the importer to handle such produc ts. Each Import permit is only valid for 
one consignment (which may consist of a nu mber of pesticides) and the import should 
be made within 6 months from the date of issue of the permit. 
  
 III. Officers of the Board carry out inspections to ensure that pesticides imported are used 
for the intended purposes. Unused alloca tions 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  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  that are imported are still in the developmenta l stage and considered as confidential by 
the importers.  
  IV. Not applicable. The amount is stated on the permit on approval. 
 
 V. The time for processing an  application depends on whethe r the applicant is able to 
comply with the requirements of the regula tions. Approvals are normally given within 
2 weeks from the date of application if the applicant could meet the requirements of the 
Board. 
 
 VI. Importers may import the pesticide(s) with in 6 months from the date of approval of 
permit. 
  VII. Consideration for registra tion of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ. 
The importer does not have to approach other administrative organs 
 
VIII. Applications are evaluated as soon as it is received. Evaluation is based on data 
submitted and further data may be required if it does not fulfill the requirements of the 
regulations. New importers are treated in a similar manner as the experienced importer.   Each application is eval uated 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.  10. Information required is as stipulated in the application form and the Guidelines for 
Importation of Pesticides for Educational and Research  Purposes published by the Board. (A copy of 
the relevant form is attached.)  The applicant s hould submit 2 sets of application forms (one of which 
is an original), a letter of collaboration from collabor ators 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. As mentioned, the applicati on fee for a permit is RM10.00. 
 13.  Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Validity period for a permit is 6 mo nths. Validity period cannot be extended. 
 15. No.  
 
16. No.  17.(a) As stated on the permit.  
(b) not applicable. 
 18. The applicant has to also fulfil other requi rements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.    
19. Not applicable. 
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  IX. RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY – 
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE) 
 - Custom (Prohibition of Import) Order 1998  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. The import licence is issued under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations.  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  Import) Order 1998.  
This requirement cannot be abolished wit hout legislative approval. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. There are no quotas.  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 rejected.  The application can be  made through the Rice and Padi 
Supervisory Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. 
 9.(a) The licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers License, 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; G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  - 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: 
 - Custom Form (JK 69); - Rice Wholesale Licence/Business Registration; - The last imported licence; 
- The last expired custom de claration Form (KI);  and 
- The application letter.  12. There is no administrative and licence fee required.  
13. No payment of advance required with the issuance of licence. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity of a licence is between 30 days.  The validity of a licence cannot be extended.  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. 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. 
   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  X. IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS  - 
(FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) 
 -  Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998  
 
Outline of systems  
 1. The Third Schedule of the Customs (Prohib ition of Imports) Order 1998 which is in force 
since 1
st June 1998 is a conditional prohibition for prot ective measures.  Under this Order, the 
importation of goods into Malaysia as specified is prohibited, except under an Import Licence granted 
by the Director General of Customs or by the prop er officer of customs appointed by the Director 
General of Customs to act on his behalf at the Ministry, Department or Statutory Body as specified. 
The Licence issued may be subjected to certain  conditions. The Import Licence is also known as 
Approval Permit (AP).    FAMA, a Statutory Body has been entrusted w ith the issuance of APs for importation into 
Malaysia for 2 (two) agricultural products, namely  Cabbages:  round and Coffee:  unroasted (Raw 
Coffee Beans).  
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. This system is for the purpose of affording temporary protection to local cabbage growers and 
local manufacturers of coffee products. 
  Importers intending to import the products men tioned above are required to apply to FAMA 
to be registered as AP Holders.  Each AP Holder will then be a llocated a quota accordingly.  Quantum 
of the quota allocated for cabbages will depend on a pplicant’s capability and expe rience in this field, 
while the quantum for coffee will depend mainly on  the capacity of applicant’s processing plant and 
their production plans.   Actual overall allocation of quota for cabbages may be subjected to changes on a monthly basis which will depend on the total quota decided.   The total quota for the following month will 
depend on forecasted supply-demand-price for that month. 
 
 AP Holders of cabbages are allowed to import cabbages within the quota allocated and within 
that month only.    AP Holders of coffee beans may import at any time of the year within that year. Quantity 
applied should be within the quota allocated.  
 3. Goods originating in and coming from all countries are subjected to this system.  4. The Licensing is intended to restrict quantit y of imports of low priced cabbages which will 
compete with local products and hence jeopardize liv elihood of local farmers.  Efforts have already 
been taken by FAMA and other relevant authoritie s to advise local farmers to be more competitive 
instead of being continuously dependent on pr otective measures.  No alternative methods are 
available currently to achie ve the intended purpose. 
 5. The Third Schedule (Conditional prohibition for protective measures) of the Customs 
(Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998. The license is st atutorily required.  This legislation does not 
leave designation of products to be subjected to li censing to administrative discretion.  This system 
requires legislative approval to abolish.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  Procedures
 
 
6. This system is applicable globally 
  I. No information is published.  Possible im porters are required to register with FAMA.  
Based on certain criteria, quotas are allocated (subjected to changes every month in 
the case of cabbages).  The maximum quota a llocated is then informed officially 
(letter) to the successful importer.  Information on total quota, maximum quota 
allocated to each importer are available on request from government and export promotion bodies of exporting countries and their trade representatives. No 
exceptions or derogations are allowe d from this licensing requirement. 
  II. Quotas for cabbages are determined on a monthly basis while quotas for coffee are 
determined on a yearly basis. An importer is required to apply for a license (AP) every time he intends to import.  
 
III. There is no special preference for any do mestic producers for like goods.  In the case 
of cabbages, established importers and othe rs deemed qualified are allocated quotas.  
As for coffee beans, any owner of a li censed coffee processing plant qualifies for a 
quota.  The question of  licences  allocated and not used for imports does not arise because there is no gain in the part of th e AP holder to do so, except when licences 
could not be used due to validity (expiry date).  Unused quotas are not added for a 
succeeding period.  Names of importers to whom licences have been allocated are available upon request from governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries. 
 
IV. Applications for licences (APs) can be ma de immediately upon obtaining the quota. 
 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 before actual date of 
importation. However, application for licence to import cabbages for the following 
month will only be considered on the fi nal week of the preceding month.   
 VII. The importer need not go to any other administrative organ for licence approval.  
FAMA is the sole authority for this application and approval. 
 
VIII. All genuine owners of coffee processing plants who apply for quota to import coffee 
are granted the quota deemed adequate. In the case of application for importation of 
cabbages, preference is given to marketers who also deal with local cabbages and to those who have secured contracts to supply  cabbages to consumi ng institutions. Past 
performance is a consideration for continui ty of the quota allocation. Quota holders 
who do not fully utilize the quota allocated or those found to have committed 
offences relating to importation of cabbages may have their quota reduced or cancelled. Such quota together with anticip ated increase in consumption is then 
distributed among new importers.   Applications received are examined in monthly meetings simultaneously. 
 
IX. Not applicable.  X. Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XI. Not applicable. 
 
7.i. (a) Application for license to import must be made at least 24 hours before arrival for non-
container consignments while for arrivals by container must be made 3 days before arrival.  
Licences may be obtained within a shorter time-l imit or for goods arriving at the port without 
licence but only with a penalty to deter smuggling. 
 (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 applica tion for licence.  The period of importation of 
cabbages (usually a week or so in the beginning  of the month) may be deferred to clear excess 
previous month’s stocks in the market.  Any deferment on the date of  importation allowed is 
informed in advance to quota holders. 
 (d) The importer only approaches FAMA to subm it his application.  Decisions on quota 
application are done by a Committee comprising of certain other government departments in 
which FAMA is also a member. 
 7(ii) An application for licence may be refused if importer is found to have committed an offence 
relating to the previous importation or failed to  adhere to the conditions stipulated in the 
licence.  An appeal may be made to FAMA  which may reconsider on a case to case basis. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
8.(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.  9. Firms applying to be registered with FAMA are required to meet certain criteria which include financial standing, proper accounts, availability of storage,  confirmation on source of supply 
and any contracts from would be buyers. A regist ration 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): 
• Particulars of Applicant – name of company, type of business, capital invested, 
ownership etc.; 
• Particulars of Requirement – quantity , why required, source of supply; 
• Other relevant information to support this application; 
• Application to be submitted together wi th documentary evidence on the above. 
 
11. For actual importation, importers may be requi red to submit Bill of Lading and, or invoice. 
 
12.    A licensing fee of RM10.00 and RM30.00 is charged 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. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of a licence is until the last day of the month for importation of non-
container cabbages, 1 week for cabba ge consignments in containers or the last day of the month, 
whichever comes earlier while importation of coffee beans are given 2 weeks. 
 
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of the licence.  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 only be either 10 or 20 kg net each. 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 licence  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XI. PALM OIL – (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) 
- Malaysian Palm Oil Board 1998 (Act 582)  
 
 In exercise of the powers conf erred by section (78) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Act 582), 
the Minister, makes the following regulations: 
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Effective from 1st.May 2000 PORLA was merged with PORIM, thus forming Malaysian Palm 
Oil Board (MPOB).  One of the functions of MPOB is to regulate, register, co-ordinate and promote 
activities relating to the planting, supply, sale, purch ase, distribution, movement, storage, survey, test, 
inspect, export and import of oil pa lm products and the milling of  o il palm fruits.  Regulations were 
made by the Minister to license the said activity.  
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 
      (Oleochemical was introduced under the new Regulations) 
 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 malpr actices that are deterimental to the industry as a 
whole.  The Board will also impose regulations gove rning the quality standard s of palm oil products. 
The main purpose of the Licensing Regulations is to  regulate all activities related to the oil palm 
industry.  5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislations detailed below: 
 
-  Malaysian Palm Oil Board (L icensing) Regulations 2005. 
-  Malaysian Palm Oil Boar d (Quality) Regulations 2005. 
-  Quality declaration for import (MPOB Q3). 
-  Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Registra tion of Contracts) Regulations 2005. 
-  Customs Regulations 
 
 The licensing of an applicant by the Board sh all 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 not allow for administ rative discretion regard ing palm oil products 
subject to import controls.  It is not possible for the Government or executive branch to abolish the 
systems without legislative approval. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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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 and 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 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 must be made in writing to: 
 
 Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) 
 Registration and Licensing Department 
 Lot 6, SS6, Jalan Perbandaran,  47301, Kelana Jaya,  Selangor 
 
Two application forms must be submitted together with the following documents. 
 
A. (a) Copy of Registration of Company/ Registration of Business/Registration of 
Co-operative.   
  (b) Copy of Form 49 (Companies Act 1965).   (c) Copy of Form 24. 
  (d) Copy of Form 44. 
  (e) Memorandum & Arti cle of Association. 
  (f) Supporting letter or letter of in tent from prospective overseas buyer. 
  B. Company profile and experience. 
 
11. Licence must be obtai ned 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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13. No.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. The period of validity is for one (1) year or  otherwise specified in the licence and can be 
renewed (1) to (5) years.  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 unloa ding 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 
load that was carried prior to that consists of banned cargo as defined in the Malaysian 
Palm Oil Board (Quality) Regulations 2005 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable.  
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  XII. EXPLOSIVES INCLUDING PROPELLANT  POWDERS, PREPARED EXPLOSIVES, 
OTHER PROPELLANT POWDERS, SAF ETY 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) 
- Explosive Act 1957 (Act 207) Explosives Rules 1923 Corrosive and Explosives 
Substances and Offensive Weapons Ordinance 1958 (Act 357 ) 
 
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 1923. The Corrosive and 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 importation of goods specifi ed 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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(b) In the case of most importations in this cat egory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately upon request. 
 (c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Application for the licence prescribed under th is Act shall be made to the licensing officer 
between sunrise and sunset. 
 (e) It shall be lawful for a consignee, or any English-speaking agent appointed by him, 
possessing a licence from the licensing officer, to la nd, remove or ship any explosive therein 
detailed between sunrise and sunset, after giving at least six hours notice of his intention to do so to the licensing officer and to convey th em to such place as in such permit named; 
provided that the rules regarding conveyance of explosive are strictly complied with. 
 
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet st andard 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.  An a pplicant may appeal to th e 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 form of the application and information 
required will depend on the nature of the explosive for which permission is sought.  Where there are 
queries or doubts to be clarified, the importer may re fer to the Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters.  
The address for correspondence is:   Inspector General of Police  Royal Malaysia Po lice Headquarters 
 Bukit Aman 
 50560 Kuala Lumpur.  (Att: Licensing Officer (General Licences)  11. Licence must be obtained prior to impor tation and is required 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 landed under these rul es, 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 applicant at the point of importation, 
samples for testing may be required for the issuance of a certificate of fitness for importation.  In this G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  respect Form F and Form G shall apply.  The classes of explosives subject for testing are as per the 
second schedule annexed.  12. The following fees shall be liable under these rules:  
 For every permit to import, expor t of remove explosive - RM1.00; 
 For every permit to purchase, sell  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 of permission would depe nd on the nature of the importation. Specific 
details to be supplied on enquiry .  Legislation will normally not allow for continuing permission. 
 
15. No.  16. No.  17. Conditions may be applied is  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.    G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  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 no equipm ent, apparatus, appliance or any other device 
capable of producing the sound of a siren or any othe r sound resembling that of a siren irrespective of 
its mode of operation is used by any other agency  other than the Police.  Fire Services or Ambulance 
in so far as the sound produced corresponds to th e sound used by the said agencies may be imported 
subject to the approval of the Licensing Ag ency 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, the prohibition subject to Approved Permits in certain 
cases is to ensure 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.  
 The legislation does not allow for administrative 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) 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; 
 (b) In the case of most importations in this cat egory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued on request; and 
 
(c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet st andard criteria, a request  for permission to import 
can be refused at the discretion of the Licensing Officer.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  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 sha ll be in the form of customs form (JK 69), 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 Malaysia 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) Customs Form (JK 69);   (b) A sample of the said model to be imported to 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) The estimated date of arrival in the country.  11. Permits must as far as  possible be obtained prior to importa tion and are required on importation. 
 12. No. 
 
13. No.  
Conditions of licensing
  
 14. The period of validity of a licence would depe nd 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 su ch 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XIV. DRESS SERVING, USED OR WORN AS SHIELD OR PROTECTION AGAINST 
ATTACK INCLUDING BULLET PROOF VESTS 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 shield or protection against attack.  The Inspector General of Police may by or der prohibit, 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 exempt, absolutely or conditionally, any person or class 
of persons from all or any of the provisions of the prohibiting order.   
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. No person shall import, make, manufacture, ass emble, 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. 
 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) Application should be made well in advance 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 cat egory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately on request; and 
 (c) Permits may be issued at any period of the y ear at the discretion of the Inspector-General of 
Police. 
 
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. 
 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  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 forward transmission to the Inspector General of Police. 
(General Licensing) 
 
 Applications must be made in writing specify ing the details which will 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 Regi stration; 
 (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 importa tion.  Any article which constitutes the subject 
matter of these Regulations shall be forfeited for disp osal by the Chief Police Officer of the area as he 
thinks fit if such importation is made without a permit. 
 
12. None. Subject to revi ew without prior notice. 
 13. No.  
14. The period of validity of permit would depend on the nature of the importation.  Specific 
details to be supplied on enquiry .  Legislation will normally not allow for continuing permission. 
 15. No.  16. No. 
 
17. Conditions may be applied in respect of su ch 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.   
   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
 - Arms Act 1960  
 
Outline of systems  
 1. The importing of firearms is cont rolled under the Arms Act 1960 (Act 206). 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The purpose is to  control  strictly the im portation and use of all firearms in Malaysia. 
 
3. The Act covers al l imports of firear ms and ammunition. 
 4. Yes.  
5. It is statutory requirement under the Arms  Act and the Law cannot be abolished without 
legislative approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applicant must be a Licensed Arms Dealer.  (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.  
 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. 
 
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 via Form 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  13. Not Applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. 60 days. 
 
15. No.  16. No.  
17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirement
 
 
18. No. 
 
19. No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINISTRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) 
- Electricity Supply Act 1990  
 - Electricity Regulations 1994  
 
Outline of system   
 
1. The Energy Commission under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Telecommunication Malaysia is responsible for the issuance of a Ce rtificate of Approval for the manufacture, import, 
display, sale or advertisement of any domestic elect rical equipment, any electrical equipment which is 
usually sold direct to the public or any electrical equipment which does not require special skills in its 
operation. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
 2. The electrical equipment which requires a Certificate of Approval before importation is 
prescribed in Regulation 97, Electricity Regulation 1994 which states: 
  Regulation 97(1) No person shall manufacture, import, display, sell or advertise:  
(a) any domestic equipment;  
(b) any equipment which is usually sold directly to the public; or 
 (c) any equipment which does not require 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 use by the public.  5. The control on importation of these categor ies 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 are 
required to apply from Energy Commission.  Eq uipment under consideration for Certificate of G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  Approval is to be type tested by an approve d testing 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 re fusal are given to applicants. Applicant refused 
permission to import may appeal to the same depa rtment responsible for issuing the certificate of 
approval.   A certificate of approval can be cancelled at the discretion of the Commission on reasons 
stated in Regulation 108, Electricity 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; 
 
(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), the Certificate shall be returned  to the Commission by the person to whom the 
Certificate was issued within fourteen days of th e person being notified in writing of the cancellation. 
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 (b) All persons, firms and institutions in Malaysia  are eligible to appl y 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 to be attached together 
with:  
  - 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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(ii) Equipment under consideration for Certificate of Approval is to be type tested by an 
approved testing body to ensure the equi pment complies to any of the following 
standards; MS (Malaysian Standard),  IEC (International Electro technical 
Commission) and 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). 
 (iii) Type Test Report 
  
  The type test reports that are recognized by the Commission are as below: 
 
- 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 
Cooperation (APLAC) MRA – http://www.aplac.org . The test reports need to 
be accompanied with conformation letter from DSM; 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), testing should include the national deviation in 
Malaysia. Failing which, additional tests need to be carried out by SIRIM; for 
example, to test voltage rating at 240 V for single phase or at 415 V for three 
phase and the frequency at 50 Hz. 
- Test 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 for an application and a fee per model shall be 
paid for the Certificate of Approval upon approval as tabulated below: 
  Voltage rating   Initial Fees  Renewal Fees 
    For 12 months   For 12 months 
  (a)  240V  RM200   RM100  (a)  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 date of expiry of the 
Certificate. The request can be made in writing by submitting a photocopy of the previous certificate 
of approval.  15. No.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  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 ex cept with the writte n permission of the 
Commission. 
 (2) The holder of a Certificate of Approv al issued under Regulation 97 shall obtain 
approval from the Commission in writing fo r any change of name or address in 
connection with the business and the certific ate shall be amended or replaced without 
payment of any fee. 
 17.(a) Not applicable.  
(b) Condition may be imposed usually: 
  - Electrical equipment to be marked or la bel as described in Electricity Regulation 
1994 as stated below: 
   Regulation 98 - Where equipment has been approved for manufacture, import, 
display, sale or advertisement by the Co mmission, the person to whom a Certificate 
of Approval has been issued under Re gulation 97 may be required by the 
Commission to mark or label the equipmen t 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, 24 0V shall be included. Testing shall be 
conducted based on 240V, and other rele vant voltages, if the product is 
marked 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, 41 5V shall be included. Testing shall be 
conducted based on 415V, and other rele vant voltages, if the product is 
marked with multiple or a range of voltages. 
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  (2) Frequency 
 
 Product shall be rated/marked at 50H z and testing shall be conducted at 
50Hz. If the product is marked with 50/60Hz or 50-60Hz then testing shall be conducted either at 50Hz or 60Hz, whichever is more unfavourable. 
 
 - Power supply cord and mains plug requirements.     The appliances shall be fitted with  a 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 mains 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; 
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, pedestal  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 
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Air Delivery  
 (m3/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 ade quate 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) 
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 SIRI M’s using application Form PP7 for every 
batch within the validity of the Certificat e 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.  
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  Other procedural requirements   
 
18. No. 19. Not applicable.  
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  XVII.   INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – 
(ROYAL CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA) 
 - Customs Regulations 1977
 
 - Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 1988  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Under Regulation 18 of the Customs Regula tion 1977, no person shall import intoxicating 
liquor, tobacco or denatured spirit except under and in  accordance with a licence issued by or under 
the direction of the Director General; provided th at  intoxicating liquor or tobacco which a senior 
officer of customs is satisfied is intended for priv ate 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. 
 4. No. Licensing is not intended to restrict quantity 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) No discretion.  (c) The legislation does not allow for administ rative discretion regarding importation of liquor, 
tobacco and denatured spirit subject to import c ontrols.  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 advan ce before the goods are imported.  Licence for 
import of liquor can be issued within a shorter time limit but is not applicable for import of 
tobacco. 
 (b) In the case of liquor, a licence can be issu ed immediately on request (individual) but not 
applicable for tobacco. 
 
(c)    Licence may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Yes.  The application for licence to impor t of liquor, tobacco a nd denatured 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.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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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 the Director General of Customs.  Information 
requirement depend 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, 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. 
 13. No deposit required.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Such licence shall be for any period not exceeding one year but  shall expire not later than 
31 December following the date of issue.   Yes.  Renewal is permitted.  
15. No penalty. 
 16. Non-transferable.  17.(a)  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, imported, the following words: 
 (c) WARNING BY GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA SMOKING IS HAZARDOUS TO 
HEALTH 
 (d) Not more than 20mg tar, 1.5mg nicotine.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18.   No.  19.  Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS – (MALAYSIAN COMMUNICATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA COMMISSION) 
- Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
 
 - Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. In relations to communications products being imported into Malaysia, the products need to 
be certified (type approved) by Malaysian Comm unication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or 
the registered certifying agency. As of today, the registered certifying agency for Malaysia is SIRIM 
QAS International Sdn Bhd. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The licensing system is based on the Comm unications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) 
Regulations 2000 where all communications equipmen t which are required to be certified under these 
Regulations shall be so certified,  
Categories registered for: -   electrical  safety 
-  electromagnetic immunity and compatibility 
-  network  interoperability -  wireless  
-  lightwave apparatus 
-  cabling facilities and systems 
 
3.      All countries.  4. The licensing arrangement is intended to ensure safety and interoperability 
 5. a)  Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 
b)   Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. I. Not applicable. 
 
II. Not applicable. 
 
 III. Not applicable.   IV. Not applicable. 
 
V. Generally, processing will be completed by  1-2 days (excluding application queue). 
  VI. Not applicable.  
 VII. Upon obtaining the certification approval , the next step would be approaching Royal 
Customs Department of Malaysia for the import/approved permit. For the case of 
Malaysia, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd as a one-stop-centre is the agent for 
MCMC for the purpose certifying communica tions products and the agent for Royal 
Customs Department of Malaysia for th e issuance of import/approved permit.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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 VIII. Not applicable.   IX. Import permits are still required, however the export permits from the exporting 
countries can be used as  supporting documentation. 
 
 X. Not applicable.   XI. These approvals are only for products to be  sold in the domestic market. Products for 
export are not mandated to  obtain these approvals. 
 
7.(a) It is advisable for import permits and certification be done prior to the actual 
importation/shipment. For this purpose, a mi nimum (maximum 2 units) number of products 
will be allowed to be imported for the purpose of certifications. 
 
(b) Approvals will only be granted af ter passing the certification process. 
 (c) Not Applicable  (d) Upon obtaining the certification approval, the next 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-centr e is the agent for MCMC for the purpose 
certifying communications products and the agent for Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia for the issuance of import/approved permit. 
 8. Approvals are refused if they do not pass the certification process or parameters are not 
complying with the regulations/requirements. It is possible for applicants to resubmit for re-
certifications.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.  Any person may make an application in writing to the Commission or a registered certifying 
agency, as the case may be, for the certification of communications equipment. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application of licence  
 
10. For permission to import, applications mu st be submitted in writing to the SIRIM QAS 
International Sdn. Bhd.  The application should include the following information: 
  - reasons for importation;  - a completed set of Custom forms, JK69;  - three (3) copies of Airway b ill / 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 application duly filled and requirements such as samples for testing and certification, 
fees, technical manuals and other supporting documents.  
12. Yes, there will be fees charged. RM50. 00 for registration and another RM100.00 for 
processing fee. Testing fees range from RM400. 00 to RM1,400.00 depending on the test. 
 13. There are only fees payable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The licence is valid for 1 year and can be rene wed each year by applying to the certification 
agency.  
15. No. 
 16. Import and certification ap provals are non-transferable. 
 17.(a) Permission to import is conditional on the equipment being already type approved by the 
certification agency.  For non-type approved equi pment, approval has to be obtained prior to 
importation, and importation of samples for type approval purposes is limited to two (2) units 
per model. 
 (b) There is a requirement for labelling of certified products. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18.    Only certifications (type approvals ) and import/approved permits are required. 
 19. Not applicable.  
 
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  XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS POISONS ACT 1952 (REVISED 1989) 
SALE OF DRUGS ACT 1952 (REVISED 1984)  – (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY, 
MINISTRY OF HEALTH) 
Outline of systems  
 1. Under the Malaysian Poisons Act 1952 (Revised 1989), all substances listed in the Poison 
List require licences prior to importation.   The Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulati ons 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.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. The licensing systems covered are 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. Not applicable. 
 
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) Licence to import poisons and medicinal products containing poison is issued only to a 
registered pharmacist.  This licence called T ype 'A' Poison Licence can be issued by the 
licensing officers of the various states. 
 
 The licence to import medicinal products that have been already registered by the Drugs 
Control Authority can only be issued by the Authority.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  8. No.  In the event of any exemption from the requirement of the Law, the applicant can only 
be granted an exemption by the Minister of Health, Malaysia.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 9.(a) Licences are issued to  individuals and not firms. 
 (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) a photograph of the applicant; 
 (b) name and address;  and 
 (c) National Identity Card Number.  11. (a) A certified copy of the registration ce rtificate issued by the Pharmacy Board of 
Malaysia. 
 (b) For the over-the-counter pr oducts the requirement does not  restrict only to pharmacist 
and the requirement as in 7(d) does not apply. 
 12. (a) No fees for the licence issued to phar macist to import substances containing poisons. 
 (b) Fees for the licence to import me dicinal products are RM1,000.00 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.  The forms and flow chart for the application is made available at the licensing 
counter. 
 
19. Not applicable.     G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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  XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT) 
- Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1993 (Revised 1998)   
 
Outline of systems  
 
1. The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998 regulates the importation of scheduled wastes or toxic and hazardous wastes into Malays ia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Customs 
Department with the condition that prior written a pprovals 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 1999 (Revised 2005).  
3.    All countries. 
 4.   The permitting system is intended to c ontrol the transboundary movements of hazardous 
wastes destined for recovery or recycling oper ation and to ensure the environmentally 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.  
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 Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 
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. 
 
9. (a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Any person may apply. 
 
10.  Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes as attached.  11.    Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes as attached. 
 
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  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.  14.   Depends on the request or circumstances.  Maximum validity period  is twelve months. 
 
15. No.  16.    Non-transferable.  
17. (a) No. 
 (b) Yes, the Department of Environment will specify the conditions in the import permit.  18.   Yes. Every application is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts. 
 
19.    Not applicable.  
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  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)) 
 - Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1988
 
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Under the Customs (Prohibition Of Imports) Order 1988 (the Order), administered by the 
Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), empower ed by the Customs Act 1967, the import licences 
are issued to persons, firms or organisations for the 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 s ubject to control under this Order are as 
listed under Item 15 of the Order.  3. The system applies to timber pr oducts originating from all countries. 
 
4. There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports.  
 5. Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order 1998,  Licensing is a statutory requirement and 
designation is by statute. However, the approvals  of import licences are subject to administrative 
discretion of the Ministry responsible for timber an d timber products i.e. the Ministry of Plantation 
Industries and Commodities. It is not possible to change designations or abolish 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 Malays ia will determine 
whether import licences issued are actually used for imports. 
  IV. Application for licences are accepted at any time.   V. Time taken for processing of licences many vary from minutes to one working day, 
depending on the documentation furnished to MTIB, whether sufficient or, otherwise. 
 
 VI. Import licences issued shall be valid immediately upon issuance a nd shall remain valid 
for 60 days from the date issued. 
  VII. Import licences are issued by MTIB.  Prior approval must be obtained from the 
Ministry. Imports are also required to be  inspected by the Fo restry Department. 
  VIII. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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   IX. Import licences are require d for imports from all countries. 
  X. Not applicable.   XI. No. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of th e 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 Ministry of Planta tion Industries and Commodities 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, ro und logs and half squa red logs are processed 
by MTIB based on approval obtained through the Ministry of Plantation Industries and 
Commodities 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 (under item 15 of the Order) application 
should be made in writing to the Ministry, 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 or place to be processed; 
 - purpose of importation: to be proc essed for own use/fo r re-export;  and 
 - country of origin of goods   - Documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from the Ministry should comprise: 
 - Approval letter from the Ministry;  - Import form JK 69; 
 - Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies; 
 - 2 copies of Iog list, detailing species and quantity of each species;  - A copy of letter to the Forestry Depa rtment requesting for inspection of imported 
logs; and 
 - A copy of letter from the relevant Forest ry Department area offices confirming the 
  registration of property harmer marking. 
 - For permission to import Large Scantlings and squared timber of cross-section of 
60 square inches and above, the documents  to be furnished to MTIB comprise: 
 - Import Form JK 69; and  - 4 copies of Custom Decl aration - Form No.1 (CD1).  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/2 
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11. Actual authorization will be made by  Royal Customs Department of Malaysia  on the CD1 
and JK 69.  12. No. 
 
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.     No.  19. Not applicable.  
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