WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
25 March 2008 
 (08-1280) 
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 10 March 2008 is being circulated at the request of the Delegation of Malaysia. 
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  Import controls are administered by one au thority, the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia, but a number of Ministries and Government  Agencies are responsible for the legislation and 
approval of licences.  Consequently, replies to th e Questionnaire have been organized according to 
specific products or goods, and the legislative in struments under which their import controls are 
maintained . 
 
I.
 PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING ADMINISTERED BY 
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPO RTS) ORDER 1998 - (MINISTRY OF 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE  AND INDUSTRY)...................................................................3
 
II. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING 
ADMINISTERED BY MITI UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF 
IMPORTS) (AMENDMENT) (NO. 4) ORDER 1997 EFFECTIVE FROM 
17 OCTOBER 1997 – (MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY) ...................................................................................................................... ........5
 
III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
OF MALAYSIA AND DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA) ............................7  
IV. PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) ................................................................................................................... 12
 
V. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS – (ATOMIC 
ENERGY LICENSING BOARD...........................................................................................16  
VI. ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) ...................................................................................................................... .......18  
VII. PESTICIDES – (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA)................................................21  
VIII.  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) ...................................................23  
IX. RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY – 
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE)......................................................................................25  
                                                      
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  X.
 IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE 
BEANS - (FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) ........................................................................................................................ ..........26
 
XI. PALM OIL – (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) ...........................................29  
XII. EXPLOSIVES INCLUDING PROPELLANT POWDERS, PREPARED 
EXPLOSIVES, OTHER PROPELLANT  POWDERS, SAFETY FUSES, 
DETONATING FUSES, PERCUSSION OR DETONATING CAPS, IGNITERS, DETONATORS, PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, NITROCELLULOSE, NITROGLYCERINE, MERCURY FULM INATE, LEAD AZIDE, LEAD 
STYPHNATE, FICRIC ACID (TRINITROPHENOL TETRANIT-RATE 
(PETN), NITROGUANIDINE & TRIMETHYLENETRINITRA-MINE, 
FIREWORKS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) .................................................32
 
XIII.  ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, APPLIANCE OR ANY OTHER 
DEVICE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE SOUND OF A SIREN OR ANY OTHER SOUND RESEMBLING THAT OF A SIREN IRRESPECTIVE OF ITS 
MODE OF OPERATION – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) ..............................34
 
XIV. DRESS SERVING, USED OR WORN AS SHIELD OR PROTECTION 
AGAINST ATTACK INCLUDING BULLET PROOF VESTS EMERGENCY 
(PROHIBITION OF UNIFORMS AND DRESSES REGULATIONS 1974 (AS AMENDED BY P.U.(A) 349/1978) – (T HE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE).................36
 
XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) ............38  
XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINIS TRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) ..........................................................................................................39  
XVII.  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA) ..................................................45
 
XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS – (MALAYSIAN 
COMMUNICATION AND MULTIM EDIA COMMISSION) ..........................................47  
XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS (DRUG CONTROL 
AUTHORITY) ..................................................................................................................... ...50 
XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND 
HAZARDOUS WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT).............................52  
XXI.  SAWLOGS/WOOD IN THE ROUND/ROUGHLY SQUARED OR 
HALF-SQUARED BUT NOT FURTHER MANUFACTURED; LARGE, 
SCANTLING AND SQUARES OF 60 SQUARE INCHES AND ABOVE – (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUST RY BOARD (MTIB))...................................................53
 
  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  I. PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENS ING ADMINISTERED BY MINISTRY 
OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY (MITI) UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) ORDE R 1998 - (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) of motor vehicles , chassis and parts thereof for mo tor vehicles, prim e movers, wheat 
flour, cement, high speed photocopier, electronic control mast er playback, film or tapes for magnetic 
recording.   2.2. Non-automatic licensing
 
 
 Sugar, activated clay and bleach ing earth, passenger and commerci al vehicles, motorcycles, steel 
bars including wire rods, steel billets, plastic and pa per insulated wire and cables, Chloro Fluoro Carbon 
(CFC), batik sarong.  Imports of all goods from Serbia, Montenegro and Israel .  
  3. The system applies to imports of goods origin ating from all countries, with the exception of all 
imports from Serbia, Montenegro and Israel which are subject to non-automatic licensing . 
  4. Automatic licensing is intended for data coll ection.  Non-automatic licensing is intended to 
regulate the flow of imports, to promote selected st rategic industries which have been identified to 
achieve certain socio-economic objectives.  Impo rts of CFC are regulated in accordance with 
Malaysia's obligations under the Montreal Protocol. 
  
5. Import licences are issued under the provision of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998, under subsection (1) of section 31 of the Customs Act 1967 with effect from 1 June  1998. 
  
Procedures
 
  
6. For products under restrict ion the quantity of imports is applicable globally. 
  I. The information is unpublished. However, the form can be found in Schedule 5 (FIFTH 
SCHEDULE) of Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998. MITI will issue quota allocation letters to qualified importers.  The le tters will contain the quantity and the source of 
imports. 
 II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis and import licences will be issued based on the quotas 
allocated. 
 
III. No, mandatory Malaysian Standards are imposed  on certain products to ensure that licences 
allocated were not abused by the importers . Unused quotas will not be forwarded for a 
succeeding period. Yes, names of importers will be provided to the government and export promotion bodies.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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IV. Applications for licences are accepted at any time in the current year.  V. Time taken for processing of licences may vary between 3 to 7 working days.  
VI. All licences are valid for 3 months except for motor vehicles and steel products which are 
valid for 6 months.  
 VII. Not applicable.  
VIII. Not applicable. 
 IX. No.  Import licences are not required an d licences will be issued automatically  
 X. The importing country will be notified th rough the Approval Permit documentation.  
 
XI. No condition will be imposed on goods that are meant for export and which will not be sold on 
the domestic market.  
 7.(a) Applications should be made  in advance before the arrival of goods.  Yes, licences can be 
 obtained immediately but only under exceptional circumstances. 
 
(b) Yes.  (c) No.   
(d) Yes, MITI is the single admi nistrative organ.  However, view s will be requested from other 
related agencies/bodies.  
 8. Other than the standard criteria, applica tion for a licence may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements from any other local authorities.   Yes, reasons will be given to the 
applicant. The applicant has the right to appeal, in the event of a licence being refused, to the Director 
of Trade Services Division, MITI.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
  
9. Yes, except for the importation of a completely  built-up motor vehicles, which are reserved only 
to qualified Malaysian companies. There is no registration fee required.   
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
  
10. Information required in the appl ication for import licences are: 
  
-  Name and address of importer; 
-  Name and address of supplier; -  Description of goods; -  Value and quantity; -  Customs tariff code; 
-  Country of origin; 
-  Port of entry;  and -  Date and signature of applicant.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  11. The JK-69 form will itself become an import li cence after it has been approved and signed by an 
authorised officer.    12. No.  
13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
  
14. The validity period of an import licence vari es between 3-6 months.  Licences can be extended 
for another 3 to 6 months .  
  15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.  16. Licences are not transferable .  
  
17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
  
18. No. 
  
19. Not Applicable   
II. ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO IMPORT LICENSING ADMINISTERED 
BY MITI UNDER CUSTOMS (PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS) (AMENDMENT) 
(NO. 4) ORDER 1997 EFFECTIVE FROM  17 OCTOBER 1997 – (MINISTRY OF 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY) 
Outline of 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 cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.   
1.2 Fork-lift trucks; other work 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 vehicl es (for example breakdown lorries, crane lorries, 
concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spra ying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological 
units). G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Licences are administered thr ough the automatic licensing system.  
 
3. The system applies for the import of  goods originating from all countries.  
  4. Automatic licensing is in tended for data collection. 
  5. Import licences are issued under the provision of the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) 
(Amendment)(No. 4) Order 1997 with effect from 17 October 1997. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restrict ion, the quantity of imports is applicable globally. 
  
I. No.  II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis and im port licences will be issued based on the quotas 
allocated. 
 
III. Time taken for the processing of licences  varies between 7 to 10 working days.  
 IV. All licences are valid for 3 months except fo r motor vehicles and stee l products which are valid 
for 6 months. 
 
V. Not applicable. 
 VI. Not applicable.  VII. No.  
VIII. No. 
 IX. No.  7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of  goods. Yes, a licence can be obtained 
immediately but only under exceptional circumstances.  
 (b) Yes. 
  
(c) No. 
  
(d) Yes, only MITI. 
 8. No. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
  
9. Any legally incorporated companies and busin ess enterprises including sole proprietors. 
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  Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
  
10. Information required in the a pplication for impor t licences is: 
   -  Name and address of importer; 
 -  Name and address of supplier; 
 -  Description of goods;  -  Value and quantity;  -  Customs tariff code;  -  Country of origin; 
 -  Port of entry;  and 
 -  Date and signature of applicant.  11. The JK-69 form will itself become an impor t licence after it has b een approved and signed by 
an authorised officer.  
  
12. No.   13. No.   
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period for import licences is three months.   15. There is no penalty for non-utilization.   
16. The licences are not transferable. 
  17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No. 
 19. Yes. 
 
 
III. FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS – (FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 
MALAYSIA AND DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MALAYSIA) 
A. 
FISHERIES ACT 1985 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) and Regulation 1990 are Acts relating to fisheries, including the 
conservation, management and deve lopment of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries, in 
Malaysian fisheries waters, to turtles and riverine  fishing in Malaysia and to matters connected 
therewith or incidental thereto.    The Regulation 1990 is enacted pursuant to the exercise of the powers conferred by Section 61 
of the Fisheries Act 1985, it stipulates the requirement s, which must be met for the entry of live fish 
into Malaysia.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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   “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) Regulation 1990 regulates Malaysian trade in 
live fish, which refers to the Fisheries Act.   3. The regulation applies to live fish imported from all countries.  
 
4. Licensing does not restrict the quantity or value, except on Shrimp Broodstock, which has a quota on the quantity allowed to be imported by each selected importers.  
   5. (i) Section 40 (i) and (ii) Fisheries Act 1985:  control of live fish.  
(ii) Licence is statutorily required. 
(iii) No 
(iv) The executive branch cannot abolish the regulation without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures
 
 6. For products under restriction, the quant ity of imports is applicable globally. 
 I. Not applicable  II. Not applicable 
 
III. Not applicable  IV. Applications can be made on the day of impor tation and permits may be issued immediately, 
where applicable.  
 
V. The application process takes 1 to 3 working days.  
 
VI. One (1) day.  VII. There are three (3) administrative organs: 
1. Department of Fisheries    (Permit) 
2. Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) (Licence) 
3. Royal Customs      (Declaration and taxes) 
 VIII. The allocation of a permit is based on a ‘First Come, First Serve" basis  
- No limit on amount; 
- No provision on new importers; 
- On receipt. 
 IX. Yes, import licences are also required except for CITES species. Permits will be issued on the 
day of importation, where applicable.  
 
X. Notification will be forwarded to the exporting countries.  XI. Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  7.(a) Yes.  Applications should be made well in advance to allow time for any necessary checks on 
the details supplied.  
(b) Yes.  Permits can be issued immediately. 
 (c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) There are three (3) administrative organs: 
 - Department of Fisheries    (Permit) 
 - Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) (Licence)  - Royal Customs      (Declaration and taxes) 
 
8. Other than standard criteria, an applica tion for a permit may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements of any local authorities. Reason for refusal will normally be 
provided. The applicant has the right to appeal, eith er to the authority or finally to the relevant 
minister.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9. Any person, firm or institution may apply fo r a permit but the applicant must be a Malaysian 
Citizen who holds the position of company di rector or who owns a registered business. 
 
(a)  Not applicable 
 (b)  Not applicable  (c)  Not applicable  Documentational and other requireme nts for applications for licence
 
 
10. - Name and address of importer 
- Name and address of exporter 
- Name and address of forwarding agent 
- Description of goods, destination, value and quantity 
- Transportation 
- Port of entry;  and 
- Date and signature of applicant 
11. Import Application Form (FQ1), 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.  Starting from June 2007, the Department of Fisheries has been implementing the E -
Permit System where  application of import and export of live fish, is done electronically . With this 
system, all shipping agents, importers and exporters  are required to be registered first with the 
Department of Fisheries and Dagang Net (service provi der). This system allows interfacing with the 
Royal Malaysian Customs system and upon meeting those requirements, approval will be granted 
electronically. The system is temporarily unavailable for Kelantan and Sarawak.  The system can be 
accessed at www.dof.gov.my/v2/index.htm
.  
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  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The import permit is valid for one  (1) day and cannot be extended. 
  15. No. 
 
16. Permits are not transferable.  17.(a) No.  
(b) Not applicable. 
 
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. Importers of live fish should familiarize th emselves with the requirement of the Food Act 
1983 and the Food Regulation 1985 enforced by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia, and Fish 
Marketing Regulation 1973 made under Secti on 4(2) and Section 23 of The Lembaga 
Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Fisheries Devel opment Authority of Malaysia) Act 1971.  
 19. Not applicable. 
 
 
B. 
FISH MARKETING REGULATION 1973 
Outline of systems  
 
1.  The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 is enacted pursuant to Section 4(2) and Section 23 of the 
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (Fisheries De velopment Authority Of Malaysia) Act 1971.  
 
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 regulates Malaysian trade in fish and fish products.  
Apart from regulating the local marketing of fish th is regulation also controls the import of fish. 
 
 Fish includes any varieties of marine, brackish water or fresh water fishes, crustacea, aquatic 
mollusca, marine sponges, trepang and other aquatic life and the products there from, but does not include turtle or their eggs.   
3. The regulation applies to the importation of fish and fish products from all countries. 
 4. The Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 does not rest rict the quantity or value of the imports of 
fish but contributes to the control of fi sh within the control area (Malaysia).  
 5. Regulation 4A of the Fish Marketing Regulation 1973 requires as follows: 
 
- Sub-regulation (1) - No person shall import any fish into or from a Control Area 
unless he is licensed to do so. 
 - Sub-regulation (2) - Any fish imported as mentioned in sub-regulation (1) shall pass 
through a legal entry point as may be specified by the authority from time to time. 
 - Sub-regulation (3) - Any person who imports any fish without a licence or in breach of 
any of the conditions in the licence shall be guilty of an offence.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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 Licensing is a statutory requirement.  The legislation does leave the designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discreti on.  It is not possible for the government (or the 
executive branch) to abolish the system without legi slative approval but the authority has the powers to 
grant an exemption, by notification in the 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 verification on 
details supplied.  Licences can be obtained within one month fro m the date of the submission 
of the application being submitted.  
 
(b) Licence cannot be issued immediately. 
 (c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) The consideration of a licenc e application is done by a single  administrative organ.  However 
some may require written testimonial from the Malaysian counterpart(s) who associates or 
renders facilities, if any.  
 8. Other then the standard criteria, applica tion for a licence may be refused if there is a 
contravention of any requirements imposed by an y other local authorities.  Reason for refusal will 
normally be provided.  The applicant has the right to appeal, either to the authority or finally to the 
relevant minister.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9. Any person, firm or institution may apply for a licence but the applicant must be a Malaysian Citizen who holds the position of company di rector or who owns a registered business. 
 
(a) Not applicable.  (b) Not applicable. 
 
A list of licensed importers is available on request from the authority. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application for licences must be submitted on an "Application for Licence to Import Fish".  
For a licence application, the follo wing information must be supplied: 
  - name and address of the applicant (person or organisation);  - detail of organisation;  - nature of business; 
 - detail of fish trading facilities; 
 - detail of fish handling;  - proposed legal entry;  and 
  - where applicable, the necessary documents attached to the application. 
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  11. - The airways bill; 
 - The shipping bill;  and  - Letter of testimonial from an overseas importer . 
 12. A yearly fee of RM200.00 applies to the granting of each import licence. 
 
13. Not applicable.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. The import licence is valid for a period of twelve months.  Licences may be extended upon 
request of the holder.   15. No.  
16. Licences are not transferable. 
 17. No. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. Importers of fish or fish products should fa miliarise themselves with the requirement of the 
Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulation 1985 enfor ced by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.  
 19. Not applicable.  
 
IV. PLANT AND PLANTING MATERIALS – (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE) 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. The Plant Quarantine Act 1976 amends and cons olidates the laws relating to the control, 
prevention and eradication of agricultural pest s, noxious plants and plant diseases and to extend 
co-operation in the control of the movement of pe sts in international trade for matters connected 
therewith.   The Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 was en acted pursuant to Section 23 of the Plant 
Quarantine Act 1976.  It stipulates the requirement which must be met for the entry of plants, growing 
media, organic fertilizers, soil, living or dead or ganisms including micro-orga nism and any hosts of  
plant pest and/or carrier of plant pests into Malays ia, and at the same time for the prevention of entry 
of pests of quarantine importance into the country.   
Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 2. Under the Plant Quarantine Regul ations 1981, an import permit is  imposed for the importation of 
the following:  
- plant (except any plant imported for consumption, medicinal, processing or 
manufacturing purposes; any processed plants; any plant or parts of plant used as 
packaging or packing materials; and any garbage, dunnage and pallet); 
- fresh flowers, fresh leaves, dried flowers and leaves, herbarium; - growing media or any rooting compost; - organic fertilizers;  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  - soil;  
- living or dead organisms including micro-organisms; - mangoes;  - packing materials originated from jute and bamboo; - nuts and product of plants of palmae  family;  
- logs and lumber of any species of Hevea ;  and 
- logs and lumber of any species of plants from countries endemic to South American 
Leaf Blight, African Cocoa Region and countri es endemic to diseases of plants of 
Palmae . 
  
3. The regulations apply to imports from all countries, with the exception of countries in the 
American Tropics and countries ende mic to diseases of plants of Palmae  family.  The provisions under 
this category of goods are as follows:    The importation of plants and plant products (including those belonging to the species of  Hevea  
from the American Tropics
2 or from any other country in whic h the South American Leaf Blight 
disease is present and from countries endemi c to diseases of cocoa and plants of Palmae) , is 
prohibited except where: 
 - the importation is made for research purposes; - the importation is consigned to the Director; 
- such a plant has been subject to quarantin e or treatment at a place approved by the 
Director i.e. places outside the South East Asia and Pacific Region, American Tropics, African Cocoa Region or any other region or country where the South American Leaf Blight disease or virus or any other diseases of cocoa and plants of Palmae  is present 
or believed to be present. 
 
 Importation of plants for consumption, medici nal, processing or manufacturing purposes and any 
processed plants by air from the Am erican Tropics is prohibited except when the import is accompanied 
by an import permit.  Such plants should have been subject to quarantine situat ed outside the South East 
Asia and the Pacific Region and are accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate to that effect and signed by the officer-in-charge of the place of such quarantine treatment.  
 
4. The Plant Quarantine Act  1976 and Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981 seek to protect the 
Malaysian environment from pest and species of plants  by controlling or restricting the importation of 
plants which are host of quarantine pests and diseases.  
5. The controls on the importation of goods specifi ed in this category are statutory requirements 
under the Plant Quarantine Regulations 1981.  The Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division of the Department of Agriculture is responsible for the administration of the Plant Quarantine 
Regulations.   
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  
                                                     
 
 2Countries in the American Tropics are as follows:  Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, 
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Fren ch Guiana, Trinidad and Toba go, 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/3 
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  7.(a) Application should be made one month before the arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary checks regarding information on the goods to be imported.  This will also allow the 
importer to send a copy of the import permit to the country of export for necessary 
arrangement by the exporter and the Quarantine Authority according to the conditions attached 
to the permit.  In certain circumstances import permits can be obtained seven (7) working days 
after the date of application, provided that the goods have not arrived at the point of entry.  No 
import permit will be issued for goods which ha ve already arrived at the point of entry. 
 (b) It will not be possible to issue import perm its immediately on request for any agriculture 
consignment. 
 
(c) Import permits may be issued in any period of the year.  (d) Applications for an import permit for plants and related goods into Ma laysia involve a single 
approach to the appropriate component (Peninsu lar Malaysia, Sabah or Sarawak) of the Plant 
Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture.  
 
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet th e standard criteria, a request for permission to 
import can be refused at the discretion of the Direct or.  Reasons for refusal will normally be advised.  
An applicant may appeal or correspond with the Director to question his/her decision. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All persons, firms and institutions ar e eligible to apply for Import permit. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. The importer should approach the Crop Protec tion and Plant Quarantine Division, Department 
of Agriculture of the appropriate component direc tly, specifying details of what aspect of plant or 
goods to be imported.  The officer on duty will then  forward the appropriate form to the importer for 
completion.  The address for correspondence is: 
 
- For Peninsular Malaysia : 
  Crop Protection and Pl ant Quarantine Division 
 Department of Agriculture 
 Jalan Gallagher  50480 Kuala Lumpur  Malaysia.  - For Sabah
: 
 
 Enforcement and Cr op Protection Section 
 Department of Agriculture Sabah  Wisma Pertanian Sabah  Locked Bag 2050 
 88632 Kota Kinabalu 
 Sabah, Malaysia    G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  - 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 an import pe rmit a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting 
countries is required upon importation.  For soil, grow ing and rooting media (refers to peat, compost, 
moss, etc.) living or dead organisms, besides an import permit, sanitary certificates are required upon 
importation.  For cereals and grains importe d from countries endemic from Khapra Beetle 
(Trogoderma granarium), no import pe rmit is required, but the consignm ent must be accompanied by a 
phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country.  Countries where Khapra Beetle is endemic are: 
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkey, Tha iland, Philippines, Burma, Indonesia, Morocco and 
Sri Lanka.  
 
 For debarked logs and lumber imported from countries endemic to the Longhorn beetle 
(Anoplophora glabripennis) and countries endemic to pine nematode ( Bursaphelenchus xylophilus ), no 
import permit is required but the consignment must  be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate 
from the exporting country.  Countries where the Longhorn beetle is endemic are: Canada, Japan, 
Korea, Southern China and USA; and countries ende mic to the pine nematode are: countries in the 
European Union (EU).  For wood chips, bark ch ips, sawdust, wood mulch, compost and humus, the 
importation requires an 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 ri sk of entry of pests, diseases etc. into Malaysia, 
the importer will be required to bear the costs of such action.  Specific details of charges may be 
obtained on enquiries directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority.  
 
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 on ce 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 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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   (iii) post-entry requirements. 
  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable. 
 
 
V. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL/IRRADIATING APPARATUS – (ATOMIC ENERGY 
LICENSING BOARD 
Outline of systems
 
 1. The importation of radioactive materials /irradiating apparatus is prohibited under the 
provisions of the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1 984 unless approval is obtained from appropriate 
authority i.e. Atomic Energy Licensing Board.   Under the Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984, li cences 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 le gislation. This legislation is enforced at the ports 
of entry by authorised officers from the Atomic Ener gy Licensing Board. All records, in relation to the 
issuing of import approvals and authorization, are maintained in hard and soft copies.   
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2.  The goods covered include any radioactive mate rials, nuclear materials, prescribed substances 
and irradiating apparatus.  3. The Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304) applies to the importation of goods from all countries, and the provision for import and export co ntrol have been included under a Schedule of the 
Customs Act.  
 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. The system cannot be abolished without legislative 
approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6. Information concerning the restriction on the qua ntity of imports are defined in the conditions 
of the licence. For users, the quantity is restricted  to the quantity and type of products being licenced. 
For traders, there are no restriction on the quan tity but restricted to the type of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus stated  in the licence (being licensed).  
 
7.(a) Application should be made in advance of the arrival of the goods i.e. fourteen (14) days 
before actual importation.  
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  (b) Approvals cannot be issued immediately as importers must obtain a Licence from the 
Licensing Division of the Atomic Energy Licensing Board in order to be granted an approval 
to import. 
 
(c) Approvals may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Importers must obtain a licence from the Atomic  Energy Licensing Board before applications 
to import radioactive materials or irradiating apparatus is considered . Approval to import is 
issued by the Licensing Division of th e Atomic Energy Licensing Board.  
 
8. Application for a licence can be refused on th e discretion of the relevant authority (Atomic 
Energy Licensing Board). Applicants can appeal to th e relevant Minister in writing within thirty (30) 
days after being notified of such decision as st ated 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 mu st be made using the standard fo rm which can be obtained from the 
Atomic Energy Licensing Board Informati on.  The information required is:   
 
-  importer's name, address and licence number; -  details of goods to be imported; -  details of the goods ' container;  and 
-  time and place of landing. 
 11.  Documents required upon actual importation are: 
 (a) Enforcement form (AELB) (Attachment A) and: 
 
 - certified copy of special form certificate;  - certified copy of compliance for packaging of radioactive material for    
 transportation; 
 - certified copy of customs declaration for goods imported/exported;  - copy of certified approval letter by origin authority; 
- copy of certificate if performance test by Malaysian Nuclear Agency (Nuclear 
Malaysia); 
- copy of decay chart for radioactive material; - copy of airway bill/bill of landing; - copy of  permission to transport danger ous materials via air permit from the Civil 
Aviation Department;  
- ownership statement (LPTA/BM/3);  and - sales statement (LPTA/BM/2). 
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  12. Upon application of a licence, a deposit of RM15 is required. The licensee will be charged a 
licence fee upon acquiring the licence. For users, th e sum will depend on the quantity of radioactive 
material/irradiating apparatus and the purpose of that  specified material. For traders, a fixed sum of 
RM200 will be required upon the issuance of a licence.  Application forms for approvals to import 
must be bought for RM1.00 per copy.  
 
13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. Approval is valid for a maximum period of three (3) months and apply to one consignment 
only.  15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Permission granted under conditions of the li cence may specify conditions or requirements 
which must be complied with by the holder of the permission.   
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. No.  
 
VI. ANIMAL AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS – (DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY 
SERVICES) 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. The Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia is the enforcement authority of both the 
legislation and licensing of all animal and animal  products , including livestock and wildlife imported 
into the country is under the provisions of the An imal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006).   In addition, licences 
from the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks are required for the importation of 
wildlife.    Purpose and coverage of licensing 
 
 
2. Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006)  Animal Importation Order 1962  Animal Rules 1962  
 The Animal Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) , Animal Importation Order 1962 and Animal Rules 
1962 apply to all live animals, animal products and animal by-products including biologics of animal 
origin.   The Department of Veterinary Services of  Malaysia is the sole authority for the 
implementation of the statutory requirements under these legislations. 
 3. The system applies to all animals and animal products from all countries. 
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  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 Act 1953 (Reviewed 2006) for the 
control of importation of all animals and animal products to meet SPS requirements. 
  The legislations do not allow for administrative 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 be fore the importation of 
the goods.  This is to allow time to check and verify the information supplied in the 
importation documents as well as for the pr ocessing and issuance of the licence.   
 (b) Yes, for valid and specific  reasons, subject to compliance to the import regulations. 
 
(c) No, there is no limitation in respect to the period during which applications for licences and 
importation can be made.  Importation may be made at any period of the year.  
 (d) Applications for licences to import animals or animal products into Malaysia involve a single 
administrative body, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), which serves as a 
"one-stop agency".  However, in the case of wildlife or products thereof, written permission 
should also be obtained from the Wildlife Depart ment and are in particular subject to CITES 
regulations in relation to conservation of e ndangered species of wild fauna and flora.  
 8. Not applicable.  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  
(b) All persons, firms, corporate bodies and institutio ns are eligible to apply for an import licence. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Applications for a licence to import animals a nd animal products into Malaysia must be made 
in writing to the Director General of Veterinary Se rvices Malaysia.  The information and the type of 
documents required will depend on the type of an imals and products, the purpose of importation and 
the country of origin.  
 11. Types of documents require d upon actual importation are: 
  (i) For the importation of live animals: 
  - Import licence/permit;  and 
- Veterinary Health Cert ificate/Quarantine Certific ate from exporting countries. 
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   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 meat products  of beef, mutton, venison or 
poultry): 
  - Import licence/permit; 
  - Veterinary Certificate/Me at Inspection Certificate; and 
   Halal Certificate.  12. Import fees are as follows: 
 
 (i) For a licence to import cattle - RM5.00 per head;  (ii) For a licence to import sheep,  goats or pigs - RM3.00 per head; 
 (iii) For a licence to import horse - RM10.00 per head;  (iv) For a licence to import monkeys - RM2.00 per head; 
 (v) For a licence to import dogs or cats - RM5.00 per head; 
 (vi) For a licence to import any animal othe r than those specified above - RM3.00 per head; 
 (vii) For a licence to import birds - RM0. 10 per bird (Except day old chicks F.O.C); 
 (viii) For a licence to import eggs - RM2.00 per licence;  (ix) For a licence to import animal carc ases and products thereof - RM3.00 per cwt; 
 (x) For a licence to import poultry carcases  and products thereof - RM6.00 per head;  and 
 (xi) For a licence to import bones, hides, skins,  bone, blood or meat meal, fertilizer, tallow, 
semen, sera, vaccine, skimmed milk powder or any product of animal or bird - RM3.00 
per licence. 
 13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity for a licence is 30 days .  However, in certain circumstances subject to 
the discretion of the Director General of Veterinary  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.   
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  VII. PESTICIDES – (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Pesticides may be imported in to Malaysia subject to the provisi ons of the Pesticides Act 1974).  
Two sets of rules have been promulgated and implem ented for the control of importation of pesticides 
under the Act.  These are:   
  (i) the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 2005;  and   (ii) the Pesticides (Importation for Educa tional and Research Purposes) Rules1981.   
 
 The first set of rules control the import and manu facture of pesticides intended for sale in the 
local market while the second set cont rols the importation of unregistered  pesticides that are imported in 
limited quantities for research a nd educational purposes, and pestic ides analytical standards.   
  Any person who intends to import a pesticide fo r sale must register and obtain a certificate of 
registration from the Pesticides Board of Malaysia.  
  The importer of the pesticide must, at the point of import, provide the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia with a certified copy of the registration certification of the pesticide as provided for under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.   Purpose and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. All pesticides as defined under the Act, that are imported or manufactured for sale, has to be registered with the Pesticides Board.   
3.  The rules apply to all pesticides imported from all countries. 
 4. There is no restriction on the quantity of registered pesticide that may be imported. These rules 
are intended to ensure that pesticides imported ar e 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 applica tion before a product could be registered depends 
on how complete are the requirements specified under the Pesticides (Registration) Rules 1976 
(Amended 2005). In general it would take about 6 months or more. Goods arriving at the port 
without a registration would not be  permitted to enter the country. 
 
(b) A  certificate of registration cannot be granted immediately. 
 (c) An application for registration can be done in any period of the year.  (d) Consideration for registration of pesticides is effected by only one administrative organ, 
i.e. Pesticides Board. The importer does not ha ve to approach other administrative organs. 
 8. Applications are rejected if they do not m eet the requirements set by the Pesticides Board. 
Applications may also be rejected if, in the opinion of the Pesticides Board, the risks associated with G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  the use of the products outweigh the benefits.
 All applicants will be given the reasons why the 
applications are rejected.  
  
 If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Board not to regi ster his product, he may 
appeal to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro -based Industry whose decision shall be final. 
 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 Bo ard including the names of companies registering the 
products are published in the G overnment Gazette monthly. 
 10. Information required for registration is quite similar to that of  the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Guidelines on Pesticide Registra tion and also those implemented in many other 
countries. In addition the applicant is required to su bmit technical data to support his application, a 
letter of consent from the source of the product, a sample of the product and 4 sets of proposed draft 
labels.    11. Upon actual importation, a certified true copy of the registration certificate has to accompany other documents as per the Customs Order. The cer tified true copy of the certificate should also 
include information on the amount imported, the po rt of entry, and the approximate date of the 
importation.   12. As stated in item 9 above, the applicant pays RM3,000.00 upon submitting an application and 
pays another RM7,000.00 once the product has been appr oved and the registration certificate is given.  
The application fee of RM3,000.00 is not refundable should the applicatio n be rejected. This fee is for 
the purpose of checking all data submitted and verifyin g that they meet the requirements of the Pesticides 
(Registration) Rules 2005.   13.  Not applicable. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Validity period is for 5 years. A product has to be re-registered to extend the validity of 
registration for another 5 years. 
 
15. No.  
 16. No.  17.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b)  There are provisions for the Pesticides Board to specify conditions for re gistration of pesticides. 
 18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requirement s of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.   
19. Not applicable. 
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  VIII.  IMPORTATION OF PESTICIDES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL 
PURPOSES - (PESTICIDES BOARD OF MALAYSIA) 
Outline of systems  
 
1. Under the Pesticides (Importation for Educati onal and Research Purposes) Regulations 1981, 
unregistered pesticides may be imported for rese arch and educational purposes or as pesticide 
analytical standards with an import permit i ssued by the Pesticides Board of Malaysia. 
Purpose and coverage  
 
2. Any person who intends to import an unregist ered pesticide and education for the purpose of 
research, or as pesticide analytical standards, in limited amounts, may do so by obtaining a permit 
from the Pesticides Board.    3. The regulations apply to all pes ticides originating from all countries. 
 
4. These regulations are intended to encourage r esearch on unregistered pesticides and, at the 
same time, minimise the possible adverse effects th at could result from the experimentation with such 
pesticides. Each permit is for specific quantities of pesticide(s) to be imported. Companies may apply 
to import the pesticides again if they can  justify the need for the importation. 
 5. The relevant law is the Pesticides (Impor tation for Educational and Research Purposes) 
Regulations 1981, under the Pesticides Act, 1974. It is a mandatory requirement under these 
regulations that an unregistered pesticide for educational and research purposes, or as pesticide 
analytical standards, may only be imported with an  import permit issued by the Pesticides Board.  
  A new Section 14A has been added to the P esticides Act 1974, whic h requires a person who 
wishes to carry out research or field trials using an unregistered pesticide that  has been synthesized in 
Malaysia, to apply to the Pesticides Board for a perm it to do so. The procedures for application are the 
same as for the purpose of research, education or  importing pesticides analytical standards. 
 
Procedures
 
 6.I. Products imported under this category are often in the early stages of development and hence do 
not have sufficient data for registration. The Bo ard has not set any quotas and each application is 
considered on its own merits. The above regulat ions have been published in the Government 
Gazette; the Board has also published guidelines and has had an exchange of dialogue with the 
relevant concerned parties. The guidelines are also available through the internet.  There is no 
exception or derogations from this requirement under these regulations.  
 II. The amount allowed for each permit depends, in ter-alia, on the stage of development of the 
product, the purpose of the import, the research faci lities of the importer and the expertise of the 
importer to handle such products. Each import pe rmit is only valid for one consignment (which 
may consist of a number of pesticides) and the import should be made within 6 months from the 
date of issue of the permit.  
  
III. Officers of the Board would carry out inspections to ensure that the pesticides imported are used 
for the intended purposes. Unused allocations ca nnot be added to quotas for a succeeding period, 
the applicant has to apply for a new permit. The need to make known the names of importers of 
pesticides does not arise as many of these products that are imported are still in the 
developmental stage and considered as confidential by the importers.  
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  IV. Not applicable. The amount is stated on the permit on approval. 
 V. The time for processing an app lication depends on whether the applicant is able to comply with 
the requirements of the regulations. Approvals ar e 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) within  6 months from the date of approval of permit. 
 VII. Consideration for registration of pesticides is effected by onl y one administrative organ. The 
importer does not have to appr oach other administrative organs 
 
VIII. Applications are evaluated as  soon as it is received. Evaluati on is based on data submitted and 
further data may be required if it does not fulfil the requirements of  the regulations. New 
importers are treated in a similar manner as the experienced importer.   Each application is evaluated on its own merit. 
 
IX. Not applicable.  X. Not applicable.  XI. Not applicable. 
 
7. Not applicable.  8. Applications are rejected if they do not meet  the requirements set by the Pesticides Board or if 
in the opinion of the Board the risks involved in the importation outweigh the benefits. Applicants are 
usually given the reasons for the rejections of their ap plications. 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 stipulated in the app lication form and in the Guidelines for Importation 
of Pesticides for Educational and Research Pur poses published by the Board. The applicant should 
submit 2 sets of application forms (one of which is  an original), a letter of collaboration from partners  
if the research is jointly carried out with othe r parties, and an application fee of RM10.00.  
 11. Upon actual importation, the original perm it 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.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Validity period for a permit is  6 months and cannot be extended. 
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  16. No. 
 17.(a) As stated on the permit.  (b)  not applicable. 
 
18. The applicant also has to fulfil other requi rements of the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia.    19. Not applicable. 
 
 
IX. RICE, GLUTINOUS FLOUR, RICE VERMICELLI, MILL MACHINERY – 
(MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE) 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. The import licence is issued under the Customs (Prohibited of  Imports)Order 1998.  The Director General of the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia authorises the officers from the Padi and Rice Supervisory Department, Ministry of Ag riculture and Agro-based Industry to issue the 
Import Licence.  Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The products under licensing are as follows:  
- rice; 
- rice/glutinous flour; 
- rice vermicelli;  and 
- mill machinery. 
 
3. The regulation applies to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 4. The licensing is intended to monitor and en sure a stable supply of rice in the country. 
 
5. The import licence is a requirement under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.  
This requirement can be abolished without 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 ap plication can be made through the Rice and Padi 
Supervisory Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. 
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  9. The licence will be issued to the holder of the Rice Importers Licence, issued by the Rice and 
Padi Supervisory Department.   
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 10. The information required in an  application is as follows: 
 
- Name and address of applicant; - Goods Code numbers; - Quantity of goods and price; 
- exporting country; 
- Port/place of discharge; - Mode of transport; and - Name of declarant/IC number/status/signature.  
11. The documents Required Upon Actual Importation are: 
 
- 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 advance payment is required with the issuance of licence.  
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity of a licence is up to 30 days and cannot be extended.  After 30 days a new 
application should be submitted.   
15. There is no penalty for the non-utiliza tion of a licence or a portion of a licence. 
 16. A licence is not transferable.   17. The applicant has to state the qu antity of the goods to be imported. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. None. 
 19. Not applicable. 
 
 
X. IMPORTATION OF ROUND CABBAGE AND UNROASTED COFFEE BEANS - 
(FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AUTHORITY (FAMA)) 
Outline of systems
 
 1. Under the Third Schedule of the Customs (P rohibition of Imports) Order 1998 which is in 
force since 1 June 1998, the importation of goods listed in the schedule into Malaysia is subject to an 
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  other governmental  agencies appointed by the Dir ector General of Customs to act on his behalf. The 
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), a Statutory Body, has been entrusted with the 
issuance of an import licence for importation into  Malaysia of round cabba ges and un-roasted coffee 
beans.   Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. This system is to ensure the orderly importation of round cabbages and un-roasted coffee 
beans into the country.   
 Importers intending to import the products me ntioned above are required to register with 
FAMA as importers.  The applicants need to prov ide information about their experience in trading 
products or trading area, outlets owned by importe rs, experience in dealing with importation of the 
products, distribution network, processing facilities (for coffee) etc.   
 Import permits for the importation of round cabba ges may be used within a month after they 
are issued while that for un-roasted coffee b eans may be used any time within a year.  
 3. Goods originating from all countries are subjected to this system.  4. The licensing requirements ar e also for the purpose of monitoring the imported amount of 
round cabbages and coffee beans into the country.  
 5. The licence is statutorily required.  This legislation does not leave the designation of products to be subjected to administrative discretion.  Th is system does not require legislative approval to 
abolish the system.   Procedures
 
 
6. This system is applicable globally 
 I. Information pertaining to the licensing require ments are to be found in the website of FAMA. 
Importers are also well informed of the system and requirements of the licensing system. New 
applicants may also approach FAMA for information on the licensing requirement.   
 
II. The amounts of round cabbages and coffee beans imported are mentioned in the import 
licences. An importer is required to apply for a licence every time he intends to import.  
 
III. There is no special preference for domestic producers for like goods.  Unused approved 
amounts are not added for a succeeding period.   
 
IV. Applications for licences can be made immediat ely subject to registration with the relevant 
service provider for electronic application. 
 
V. Processing of licences can be done within 15 minutes to a maximum of 4 hours on any 
working day.  
 
VI. Applications for licences can be made and approved well ahead of the actual date for 
importation.  
 
VII. The importer does not need to approach an y other administrative organ for approval of a 
licence.  FAMA is the sole authority for this application and approval.  
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  VIII. All genuine owners of coffee processing plants or marketers of round cabbages are eligible to 
register as importers. Importers who misuse th e import permits for profiteering may be de-
registered as importers.  
 
IX. Not applicable. 
 
X. Not applicable.  XI. Not applicable.  
7.(i)(a) Application for a licence to import must be made at least 24 hours before arrival for non-
container consignments, whilst for arrivals by container application must be made 3 days 
before their arrival.  Licences may be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving 
at the port without licence but only with a penalty to encourage importers to follow procedure.  
 
(b) Subject to the explanation in (a) above, a licence can be granted immediately on request. 
 
(c) There is no limitation on the period for a licence  application.  The period for the importation of 
cabbages (usually a week or so in the beginning  of the month) may be deferred to clear the 
previous month’s excess stock in the market.  Any deferment on the date of importation allowed is informed in advance to importers.  
 
(d) The importer only approaches FAMA to submit his application.    7.(ii) An application for a licence may be refused  if the information provided is incomplete or 
suspicious and if an importer is found to have committed an offence relating to the previous 
importation or failed to adhere to  the conditions stipulated in the licence.  An appeal 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 the source of the supply 
and any contracts from those who would be buyers . A registration fee (administrative charge) of 
RM200.00 is chargeable.  
 
Documentational and other require ments for application for licence
 
 10. Information required for application (for registration as an importer): 
 
- Details of the Applicant - name of company, type of business, capital invested, 
ownership etc.; 
- Details of the Requirement - quantit y, why required, source of supply; 
- Other relevant information to support this application; 
- Application to be submitted together wi th documentary evidence on the above.  
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  11. For actual importation, importers may be require d to submit Bill of Lading/Airway Bill and, or 
invoice together with the Approval Permit and Customs Declaration.  12.    A licensing fee of RM10.00 and RM30.00 is charged for each licence approved for cabbages and coffee beans respectively. 
 
13. Exporters are required to deposit a minimu m of RM200.00 from which the licensing charge 
would be deducted accordingly.  Exporters who decide to cancel their registration or whose 
registration is cancelled for whatsoever reason will be refunded the unused deposit. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The validity period of a licence is up until the l ast day of the month for the importation of non-
container cabbages, one (1) week for cabbage consignmen ts in containers or the last day of the month, 
whichever comes earlier.  Importation of coffee beans are granted two (2) weeks or the last day of the 
year, whichever comes earlier. The e xpiry date is stated on every licence 
 15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.  16. Licences are non-transferable  
17. Generally all cabbages imported are required to  be labelled (FAMA’s label) and the weight of 
each package can be either 10 or 20 kg net each only.  One container is allowed one licence only. In the 
case of coffee beans, a licence can be used only once.   
Other procedural requirements   
 
 18. None. 
 19. There is no problem in obtaining foreign exchange with or without a licence.   XI. PALM OIL – (MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB)) 
 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. Effective from 1 May 2000 PORLA was merged  with PORIM, thus forming Malaysian Palm 
Oil Board (MPOB) in exercise of the powers conferre d by section (78) of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board 
(Act 582).  One of the f unctions of MPOB is to regulate, register, co-ordinate and promote activities 
relating to the planting, supply, sal e, purchase, distribution, movement , storage, survey, test, inspect, 
export and import of oil palm products and the milling of oil palm fruits.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The Regulations also control:   
- Import of oil palm planting material; 
- Import of oil palm fruit; 
- Import of palm oil; 
- Import of palm kernel; 
- Import of palm kernel cake; 
- Import of palm fatty acids and;  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  - Import of palm oleochemicals (Ole ochemical 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 malpractic es that are detrimental to the industry as a whole.  
The Board will also impose regulations governing the quality standards of palm oil products.  
 
5. The controls on the importation of goods specifi ed in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislations detailed below:   - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005. 
 - Malaysian Palm Oil Boar d (Quality) Regulations 2005. 
 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Registra tion of Contracts) Regulations 2005. 
  The licensing of an applicant by the Boar d shall not be constr ued as recognition by   the Board 
that the applicant has complied with the requireme nts of any other written law affecting the activities 
that the applicant proposes to engage in by virtue  of the licence or as exempting the applicant from 
compliance with those requirements. 
 
 The legislation does allow for administrative di scretion regarding palm oil products subject to 
import controls.     
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  7.(a) A licence has to be obtained before im porting any oil palm products in any situation. 
 (b) In the case of importations under this category, if  it is urgently required, the application must 
state the reasons an immediate request can be granted (subject to the need for urgency).  
 
(c) Licence may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) The importer must obtain a Customs Declaration from the Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia and in the case of oil palm fruit or oil palm planting material, an import permit from 
the Department of Agriculture, under the Minist ry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry is 
required.  
 8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet the standard criteria, a request for permission to 
import can be refused at the discretion of the Board.   The Board has no obligation to give any reasons.  
An applicant may choose to appeal to the Minister on the decision of the Board.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) All firms and institutions are eligible to apply for permission to import oil palm products. 
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  Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Applications for permission to import shall be made electronically (MPOB e-licensing website http://e-licence.mpob.gov.my
  or manually.  Manual application can be submitted to: 
 
 Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)  Registration and Licensing Department  Lot 6, SS6, Jalan Perbandaran,  47301, Kelana Jaya, 
 Selangor 
 
One application form must be submitted  together with the following documents. 
 
A. (a) Copy of Registration of Company/ Registration of Busine ss/Registration of 
Co-operative; 
 (b) Copy of Form 49 (Companies Act 1965); 
 (c) Copy of Form 24;  (d) Copy of Form 44;  (e) Memorandum & Article of Association;  (f) Supporting letter or letter of inte nt from prospective overseas supplier. 
 
B. Company profile and experience. 
 11. Licences must be obtained prior to importation.  
12. Yes.  RM100.00 per activity and per classifica tion of oil palm products , which is valid for 
1 year or otherwise specified in the licence.  13. No.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The period of validity is one (1) year or otherwise specifie d in the licence. 
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Yes.   
- To submit Quality Declaration for import (MPOB Q3) not less than two (2) days before 
the date of commencement  of unl oading 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 stor age containers where 
the previous load that was carried cons isted of banned cargo as defined in the 
Malaysian Palm Oi l Board (Quality) Regulations 2005. 
 
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No. 
 19. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  XII. EXPLOSIVES INCLUDING PROPELLANT POWDERS, PR EPARED EXPLOSIVES, 
OTHER PROPELLANT POWDERS, SAFE TY FUSES, DETONATING FUSES, 
PERCUSSION OR DETONATING CAPS, IGNITERS, DETONATORS, PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, NITROC ELLULOSE, NITROGLYCERINE, 
MERCURY FULMINATE, LEAD AZIDE, LEAD STYPHNATE, FICRIC ACID 
(TRINITROPHENOL TETRANIT-RATE (PETN), NITROGUANIDINE & 
TRIMETHYLENETRINITRA-MINE, FIREWORKS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of systems
 
 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 relati ng 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 Malaysian Police is given notice for the safe storage, 
handling, transportation and provision of escorts for the purposes of this category of Dangerous 
Goods.  5. The controls of the importation of goods speci fied in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation listed in paragraph 1.   
6. Not applicable. 
 7.(a) Application should be made well in advance of arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary checks to be made regarding details su pplied 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 cate gory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately upon request. 
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  (c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 (d) Application for the licence prescribed under this  Act shall be made to the licensing officer 
during business hours. 
 
(e) It shall be lawful for a consignee, or any English-speaking agent appointed by him, possessing 
a licence from the licensing officer, to land, re move 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 them to a plac e which is named on the permit; provided that 
the rules regarding conveyance of explosive are strictly complied with.  
 
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet 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 Office r of the relevant state may issue a licence to 
import after getting approval from the Ministry. An a pplicant may appeal to the Minister in the event 
of an unfavourable decision.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
  
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  
(b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Applications for permission to import must be made in writing to the Ministry of Internal 
Security through the relevant Chief Police Officer.  The application form and information required 
depends on the nature of the explosive for which permission is sought.  Where there are queries or 
doubts to be clarified, the importer may refer to th e Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters.  The address 
for correspondence is:    Inspector General of Police 
 Royal Malaysia Po lice Headquarters 
 Bukit Aman  50560 Kuala Lumpur.  (Att: Licensing Officer (General Licences)  
11. Licences must be obtained prior to im portation and is require d upon importation.  A 
declaration is required for the importation of certa in classes of explosives and will be made known to 
the importer at the point of application for an import licence.   Before any explosive is imported under these ru les, the consignee shall give to the Harbour 
Master such undertaking with or without security, as the said officer thinks sufficient, to obey, in the 
event of the explosive failing to satisfy the prescribed  test, such directions as to its disposal as the 
licensing officer may see fit to prescribe.   In certain instances, which shall be made know n to applicants at the point of importation, 
samples for testing may be required in order to issue a certificate of conformity for importation.  In this 
respect Form F and Form G shall apply.  The classes of explosives subject for testing are as per the 
second schedule .  
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  12. The following fees shall be liable under these rules: 
  - For every permit to import, expor t of  remove explosive - RM1.00; 
 - For every permit to purchase, se ll or possess explosives - RM1.00; 
 - For every licence for a hulk or floating magazine for explosives yearly - RM200.00; 
 - For every licence for a store or magazi ne for explosives, of capacity exceeding 640 
cubic feet yearly - RM25.00. 
 13. No.  
14. The period of validity would depend on the natu re of the importation. Specific details to be 
supplied on enquiry.  Legislation will norma lly not allow for continuing permission.  
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Conditions may be applied in  respect of such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry.  
 
Other procedural requirements
  
 
18. No.  19. Not Applicable.  
 
XIII.  ANY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, APPARATUS, APPLIANCE OR ANY OTHER 
DEVICE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING THE SOUND OF A SIREN OR ANY OTHER SOUND RESEMBLING THAT OF A SIREN IRRESPECTIVE OF ITS MODE OF OPERATION – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of system
 
 
1. The Prohibition is intended to ensure that no equipment, apparatus, appliance or any other 
device capable of producing the sound of a siren or any other sound resembling that of a siren, 
irrespective of its mode of operation, is used by  any other agency other than the Royal Malaysian 
Police.  Fire Services or Ambulances in so far as  the sound produced corresponds to the sound used by 
the said agencies may be imported subject to the approval of the Licensing Agency i.e. The Royal 
Malaysian Police.   
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Apart from regulating the importation of the a bove mentioned sirens either to be used on 
vehicles and buildings or other installations, the purpose of the prohibition subject to Approved 
Permits in certain cases is to ensure that there will be no confusion or instances of misuse arising from 
the uncontrolled usage of these items.  3. The regulations apply to the im portation of goods from all countries. 
 
4. No.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  5. The controls on the importation of goods specifi ed 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) Applications 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 cate gory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued on request. 
 
(c) Permits may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Yes. The Royal Malaysia Police is the single administrative organ. 
 
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet st andard criteria, a request for permission to import 
can be refused at the discretion of the Licensing Offi cer. The right to appeal is waived upon the refusal 
of application. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  
(b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
  
 
10. Applications for permission to import must be  made in writing to the Licensing Officer.  The 
form of the application and information required shall be in the form of Police form POL 309 and 
POL 309(A) or any other mode prescribed from time to time.   
  The address for correspondence:  The Inspector General of Police  Royal 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) Police form POL 309 and POL 309 (A); 
 (b) A sample of the model to be imported must be submitted for testing by the Royal 
Malaysian Police;  
 (c) The intended use of the siren;  (d) The brochure/catalogue containing the mo de of operations and required electrical 
circuitry to operate the item;  and 
 (e) The estimated date of arrival in the country.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  11. Permits must, as far as  possible, be obtained prior to impor tation 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 such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry. 
 
Other procedural requirements
  
 
18. No. 
 
19. Not applicable.   
XIV. DRESS SERVING, USED OR WORN AS SHIELD OR PROTECTION AGAINST 
ATTACK INCLUDING BULLET PROOF VE STS EMERGENCY (PROHIBITION OF 
UNIFORMS AND DRESSES REGULATIONS 1974 (AS AMENDED BY P.U.(A) 349/1978) – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of systems
  
 
1. This legislation is enforced covering all forms of bullet proof vests.  Permits are required for 
importing, making, manufacturing etc. of dress serving, used or worn as a shield or protection against 
attack.  The Inspector General of Police may, by or der, prohibit, throughout Malaysia or in any part 
thereof, the making, sale, wearing or possession of an y uniform or distinctive dress, or of any part 
thereof, of any article of clothing  having the appearance or colour of  such uniform or distinctive dress, 
and may by the same or by a different order, exem pt, absolutely or conditionally, any person from all 
or any of the provisions of the prohibiting order.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. No person shall import, make, manufacture, 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 authori sed senior police officer ma y refuse to issue a permit 
under this regulation without assigning any reason therefore.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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5. Licensing is a statutory requirement and designation is by statute.  It is not possible to change 
designations or abolish the system without legislative approval.  6. Not applicable. 
 
7.(a) Applications should be made  well in advance of arrival of the goods to allow time for any 
necessary check to be made regarding details s upplied etc. Generally no import permission can 
be given for goods which have arrived at the poi nt of entry where no pre-arranged permission 
is available. 
 
(b) In the case of most importations in this cate gory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately on request. 
 (c) Permits may be issued at any period of the y ear at the discretion of the Inspector-General of 
Police. 
 (d) Yes. The Royal Malaysia Police is the single administrative organ.  8. Apart from statutory or ordinary administrative requirements there are no other criteria.  Reasons for refusal need not be given as provided for in the statute. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Whilst all persons may apply, the eligibility of  the applicant will be considered on the merit of 
each case. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence  
 
10. Applications for permission to import must be  made in writing to the relevant Chief Police 
Officer for administrative requirements and be forwarde d/ to the Inspector General of Police. (General 
Licensing)  
 
 Applications must be made in writing specify ing the details which w ill be made known to be 
applicant at the time of application.   Documents to be submitted upon application are as follows: 
 
 (a) Application Form;  (b) Copy of Busi ness 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 importati on.  Any article which constitutes the subject 
matter of these Regulations shall be forfeited for dis posal, by the Chief Police Officer of the area, as he 
considers fit if such importation is made without a permit.  
 
12. None. Subject to revi ew without prior notice. 
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  14. The period of validity of permit would depe nd on the nature of the importation.  Specific 
details to be supplied on enquiry.  Legislation will normally not allow for permission to be extended.  
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. Conditions may be applied in  respect of such issues as custody, end use, disposal or 
distribution of imported goods.  Specific details may be supplied on enquiry. 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable. 
 
 
XV. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS – (THE ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE) 
Outline of 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 have strict control on the importation and use of all firearms in Malaysia.  
 
3. The Act covers al l imports of firear ms and ammunition. 
 4. Yes.  5. It is a statutory requirement under the Arms Act and the system cannot be abolished without 
legislative approval.  
 
Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) Applicant must be a Licensed Arms Dealer. 
 (b) Application is made only to the amount of st ock approved to the Licensed  Arms Dealer or to 
replenish the stock. 
 
(c) Application is being made and processed by the District Police Headquarters and the State 
Police Headquarters and finally to the Federa l Police Headquarters to be approved by the 
Inspector General of Police.  
 
(d) Yes.  The Royal Malaysia Police is the single administrative organ.  
8. The Inspector General of Police may refuse the application.  In such cases, the applicant can 
appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs whose decision shall be final.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9.(a) Any Licensed Arms Dealer.  
Documentational  and  other requirements for application for licence
 
 
10. The application should be made through the 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.  13. Not Applicable.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Sixty (60) days, clarification is sought on wh ether the validity of a licence can be extended. 
 15. No.  
16. No. 
 17. No.  
Other procedural requirement
 
 18. No. 
 19. No.   XVI.  ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – (MINIS TRY OF ENERGY, WATER AND 
COMMUNICATIONS) 
Outline of systems
  
 
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 electrical equipment, any electrical equipment which is 
usually sold direct to the public or any electrical equipment which does not require special skills in its 
operation. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
 2. The electrical equipment which requires a Ce rtificate of Approval before importation is 
prescribed in Regulation 97, Electricity Regulation 1994 which states:  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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   Regulation 97(1).  No person shall manufact ure, 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 categor ies was introduced to prevent the importation of 
unsafe electrical equipment for public use. 
 5. The control on importation of these categorie s of electrical equipment is a statutory 
requirement under the electricity supply Act 1990.   The requirement cannot be abolished without 
legislative approval. 
 
Procedures
  
 
6. Not applicable.  7. Limit on importation. 
 
(a) Application should be made by the importer in advance of arrival of the goods.  Certificate of 
approval cannot be obtained within a shorter time-limit. 
 (b) Approval cannot be granted immediately upon request. 
 
(c) Certificate of approval is valid fo r 12 months and subject to renewal. 
 (d) Applicants for import approval, required by Regulation 97 Electricity Regulation 1994, must 
apply to the Energy Commission.  Equipment unde r consideration for an approval certificate  
has to be assessed/examined by an approved tes ting body to ensure the equipment complies 
with any of the following standards: 
  MS (Malaysian Standard)  IEC (International Electro technical Commission)  BS (British Standard). 
 For electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional test to 
include national deviation (e .g., voltage and frequency). 
 8. An application for the import approval may be refused if it does not meet the ordinary application criteria and conditions.  Reasons for refusal are given to the applicants on request. 
Applicants who are refused permission for importati on may appeal to the same department responsible 
for issuing the certificate of approval.  
  A certificate of approval can be cancelled at the discretion of the Commission on reasons 
stated in Regulation 108, Electricity Regulation 1994.  
Regulation 108
 
 
 The Commission may cancel a Certificate of A pproval issued in respect of any equipment 
referred to in Regulation 97 if: 
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  (a) the equipment is found or be unsafe for use upon any examination or test thereof;  
 (b) the person to whom the Certificate was issued, uses it for a purpose different for that 
for which it was issued or in a manner calculated to mislead or deceive the public; 
 
(c) the person has contravened or failed to comply  with any of the provisions of the Act or 
these Regulations;  or 
 (d) the holder of the Certificate has obtained the Certificate by making or causing to be 
made any false or fraudulent declaration, certification or representation, either in 
writing or otherwise. 
 Where a Certificate of Approval is cancelled by the Commission pursuant to sub-
regulation (1), the Certificate shall be returned  to the Commission by the person to whom the 
Certificate was issued within fourteen days of the written notification of the cancellation.  
 
9.(a) Not applicable.  (b) All persons, firms and institutions in Malaysia ar e eligible to apply for the certificate of approval. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10. Application Procedure.   (i) The applicant is required to complete Form ST (PE) 3  and to attach the following:  
 
 - A processing fee of RM20.00; 
 - Test report including the list of components;  - Instruction manual;  - Technical specification and catalogue; and  - Submit a sample of the product, if requested.  
 (ii) The equipment under consideration for a Ce rtificate of Approval is to be examined by 
an approved testing body to ensure the equipment complies with any of the following standards:  
    - MS (Malaysian Standard), IEC (International Electro technical Commission);   and  
 - BS (British Standard).  
    For electrical equipment tested under IEC or BS standard are subjected to additional 
tests to include national devia tion (e.g. voltage and frequency). 
  (iii) Type Test Report. 
  
   The tests and certificates that are recogn ized by the commission are the ones issued 
by:  
  - SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM) or laboratories under Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of 
Malaysia (SAMM) by Department 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 G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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 - 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 De partment of Standard Malaysia; or 
 
 - Laboratories (in the scope of its’ ac creditation) listed as Designated Testing 
Laboratory under ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Agreement for Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment; 
 
 - For items (2), (3) and (4), testing shoul d include the national deviation in Malaysia. 
Failing which, additional tests need to be ca rried out by SIRIM; for example, to test 
voltage rating at 240 V for single phase or at  415 V for three phase and the frequency 
at 50 Hz.; 
 
 - The assessment report must be either in Bahasa Malaysia or English language.  
 11. Proof of Certificate of Approval is required for clearance by customs at the point of entry.  12. A processing fee of RM20.00 shall be charged fo r an application and a fee per model shall be 
paid for the Certificate of Approval upon approval as tabulated below: 
 
Voltage rating Initial Fees For 12 months Renewal Fees For 12 months 
(a) 240V RM200 RM100 
(b) 415V RM300 RM200 
 13. No. 
 
Conditions of licensing
  
 
14. A Certificate of Approval is valid for 12 months and can be renewed. Renewal of the 
Certificate of Approval shall be made not less then fourteen days before the expiry date of the Certificate. The request can be made in writing by  submitting a photocopy of the previous certificate 
of approval.  
 15. No.  16. Please refer to the following  Electricity Regulation 1994: 
 
 Regulation 107
   
 
(1)  No certificate of approva l issued under Regulation 97 shall be transferred by the holder 
of the Certificate to any other person ex cept with the written permission of the 
Commission. 
 
(2) The holder of a Certificate of Approval issued under Regulation 97 shall obtain approval 
from the Commission in writing for any change  of name or address in connection with 
the business and the certific ate shall be amended or repl aced without payment of any 
fee. 
 
17.(a) Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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(b) Conditions may be imposed on:   - 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 Commission, the person to whom a Certificate of Approval has been issued under Regulation 97 may be required by the Commission to mark or label the equipment in a manner to be determined by the Commission. 
 
 - Nominal Voltages and Frequency:  
 The nominal supply voltages and frequency for household and similar electrical use in 
Malaysia are as follows; 
 
 ° 240V, 50Hz for Single-phase, a.c. systems,  ° 415V, 50Hz for Three-phase, 3-wire or 4-wire A.C. systems. 
  - The supply voltage and frequency at any point of the system under normal conditions 
are allowed to fluctuate between +5%and –10% from 240/415V and ± 1% from 50Hz 
respectively (Refer to MS 406: 1996). 
  - In line with the above, the electrical products  to be used in Malaysia shall be designed 
to operate at the country’s nominal  voltage and frequency as follows: 
  
(1)  Voltage
 
 
 Single-phase product shall be rated/marked at 240V. If the product is rated 
with multiple or a range of voltages, 240V  shall be included. 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, 415V  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. 
 
(2) Frequency  
 
Product shall be rated/marked at 50Hz an d 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). G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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 - 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 st andards 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 
 
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 adequate mechanical strength is  in accordance with MS 1219: Part 2: 2002. 
 
 - Components used for Fixed General Purpose Luminaries (MS IEC 60598-2-1) and 
Recessed Luminaries (MS IEC 60598-2-2) sha ll comply and be certified according to 
the following standards: 
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  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 SIRIM’s using application Fo rm PP7 for every batch within the validity of the 
Certificate of Approval. The electrical equipments shall be affixed with the label issued by SIRIM. 
Application for the purchase of SIRIM’s label is in Form PP8.   Other procedural requirements
  
 
18. No.  19. Not applicable. 
 
 
XVII.  INTOXICATING LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND DENATURED SPIRIT – (ROYAL 
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA) 
Outline of systems
 
 
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.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  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 quan tity 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 administrative 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 adva nce 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 issued  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 import of liquor, tobacco and denatured spirit only involve 
the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 8. Black listed (those who have committed offen ces under the law and regulation) applicants may 
not be considered.  Reasons for refusal will nor mally be informed.  Unsuccessful applicants may 
submit appeal to the Minister of Finance for consideration. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licences.
 
 
9.(a)  Not applicable.  
(b)  All persons, firms, institu tions are eligible to apply. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence.
 
 
10. Application to be made in writing to 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, and address. 
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  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 exceed ing 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.    XVIII.  TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS – (MALAYSIAN COMMUNICATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA COMMISSION) 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Orde r 1998 regulates amongst othe rs the importation of 
telecommunication products into Ma laysia. This Order is enforced by the Royal Customs Department 
with the condition that prior written approvals ar e obtained from SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, 
the registered certifying agency appointed by  the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commission. The products need to be certified (type approved) by Malaysian Communication and 
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd before the approval of import licence be granted.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The licensing system is based on Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998, Products covered includes: 
 
(i) Line telephony or line telegraphy, includ ing line telephone sets with cordless handsets 
and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-cu rrent line system or digital line system, 
videophones; 
(ii) Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony , radio-telegraphy, radio-broadcasting; 
(iii) Radar apparatus, radio naviga tional aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus; 
and 
(iv) Parts from the above products. 
3.     All countries. 
 
4. The licensing arrangement is intended to en sure safety of telecommunications products 
 5. Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998.  The system could not be abolished without 
legislative approval.  
Procedures
 
 
6.I. Not applicable.  II. Not applicable. 
 
III. Not applicable. 
 IV. Not applicable.  V. Normally  4 days, for Fast Track. 1 day. 
 
VI. 3 months. 
 VII. SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd is the one-stop-centre for the purpose of certifying 
communications products.  
 
VIII. Not applicable. 
 IX. Import permits are still requir ed, however the export permits fr om the exporting countries can be 
used as supporting documentation. 
 X. Not applicable. 
 
XI. Yes, for example for product repackaging etc  7.(a) It is advisable for licence to be issued be fore importation is made. However, licence can be 
approved at a shorter period of 1 day for goods already arriving at the port. 
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  (b) Yes with a period of a day. 
 (c) Not applicable.  (d) Upon obtaining the certification approval, the ne xt step would be approaching Royal Customs 
Department of Malaysia for the import/approve d permit.  For the case of Malaysia, SIRIM 
QAS International Sdn Bhd as a one-stop-centre is the agent for MCMC for the purpose of 
certifying of communications products and th e agent for Royal Customs Department of 
Malaysia for the issuance of import/approved permit. 
 
8. A possibility in refusal for approval could be due to the fact that the product is not certified.  
Applications can be resubmitted if th e product is certified (type approved). 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 9.(a) Not applicable. 
 (b) Any person may make an application in writing to SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 10. For permission to import, applications must be submitted electronically or manually in writing 
to SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.  In th e case of manual submission, 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 JK 69 form, invoice and other supporting shipping document. 
 
12. Yes, the fee charge is RM30 per licence and RM60 for Fast Track.  13. NA  Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. The licence is valid for 3 months.  15. No.  
16. Non-transferable. 
 17.(a) Not applicable.  (b) Equipment should be type approved by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. For non-type 
approved equipment, approval has to be obtaine d prior to importation; importation of samples 
for type approval purposes is limited to two (2) units per model. There is also a labelling requirement for certified products.  
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  Other procedural requirements
 
 
18.    Only certifications (type approvals), labelling and import/approved  permits are required. 
 19. Not applicable.  
 
 
XIX.  THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS (DRUG CONTROL AUTHORITY)  
Outline of systems
 
 1. All substances listed in the Poison List require a licence prior to importation under the Poisons 
Act 1952 (Revised-1989).    The Control of Drugs and Cosm etics Regulations 1984, which was enacted under the Sale of 
Drugs Act 1952, require pharmaceutical products (i ncluding traditional 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 c overage is as follows:  
 
2.1 All substances listed as poisons.  2.2 All pharmaceutical products (including traditiona l medicines) in pharmaceutical dosage form 
and cosmetics.  
 
 Currently an exemption applies in the case of:   - products/medicines containing poisons and non-poisons may be imported into 
Malaysia as part of his luggage for his own personal use or for that of his family.  The quantity, at any one time, may not exceed one month's use by one person. 
 
3. The law applies to the importation of  poisons and products from all countries. 
 4. No.  
5. Poisons Act 1952 (Revised-1989) (Act 366) , Sale Of Drugs Act 1952 (Revised-1989) 
(Act 366), Control Of Drugs And Cosmetics Regula tion 1984 (Revised) 2006. The legislation does not 
leave the designation of products to be subjected to  licensing to administrative discretion. No, it is 
impossible for the government of the executive bran ch to abolish the system without legislative 
approval.  Procedures
 
 
6. Not applicable.  7.(a) Import licence must be applied prior to any importation. 
 
(b) Request for an immediate licence is s ubject to a genuine and emergency request. 
 
(c) Applications may be issued in any period of the year.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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(d) Yes, only Ministry of Health Malaysia.  8. Failure to comply with provision of the law.  Reason would be given. Appeals are considered 
by the Minister of Health Malaysia.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Licences are issued to a company. The company however will appoint a natural person to be responsible for the licence.  
 
(b) Not applicable.  
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 10. The applicant shall be required to file in a standard application form which include the 
following particulars: 
  (a) Business licence issued by local authority;  (b) Name and address;  and  (c) National Identity Card Number. 
 
11. (i) Import license issued by Drug Control Agency;  (ii) Import authorisation for dangero us drugs and psychotropic substances. 
 12. No fees are applicable for the licence issued to pharmacist to import substances containing 
poisons. Fees for the licence to import me dicinal products are RM500 per licence. 
 13. No.  
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. Licence is valid for a calendar year. 
 15. No.  16. No. 
 
17. No.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 
18. Applicants for import licences should be familia r with the Poisons Act 1952 and Sale of Drugs 
Act 1952 and the Control Of Drugs a nd Cosmetics Regulation 1984.  Th e forms and flow chart for the 
application is made available at the licensing counter.  19. Not applicable.  
 
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  XX. CONTROL OF IMPORT OF SCHEDULED WASTES (TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS 
WASTES) – (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT) 
Outline of systems
 
 
1. The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2005 regulates the 
importation of scheduled wastes or toxic and hazardous  wastes into Malaysia. This Order is enforced 
by the Royal Customs Department with the cond ition that prior written approvals are obtained from 
the Director-General of the Department of Environment.   
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. The Order applies to scheduled wastes as de fined in the Environmental Quality (Scheduled 
Wastes) Regulations 2005. 
 
3.    All countries.  
4.   The system is intended to control the tr ansboundary movements of hazardous wastes destined 
for recovery or recycling and to ensure the envir onmentally 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 w astes 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. The Royal 
Customs Department will only issue import/export pe rmit to the applicant upon issuance of the 
written permission on the importation/exportation of scheduled waste by the DG of 
Environment as required by in the Customs Orders. 
 8.   An application is rejected if not approved  by the country of export. Reasons for refusal are 
given to applicants. Appeals are reconsidered  by the Director-General of Environment.  Application to 
export the waste from Malaysia cannot be approved if the receiving country or transit country does not 
agree with the trans-boundary movement of the w aste.  In addition, exportation of waste can be 
approved only for recycling purposes no t for disposal.  It is the policy of the DOE to allow importation 
waste, except in cases where the waste is really n eeded to be used as raw material, on the condition 
that the material is not available in the country.  However this is to be process case by case basis. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9.(a) Not applicable. 
 
(b) Any person may apply.  G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  Documentational and other require ments for application for licence  
 
10.  Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes.  11.    Please see Guidelines for the Import of Scheduled Wastes. 
 
12.   No.  13.  A refundable Bank Guarantee with the amount of  RM10,000.00 is required to be deposited 
with the Department of Environment for the sched uled wastes shipment process. The Bank Guarantee 
will be returned upon fulfilment of the shipment. 
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 
14.   Depends on the request or circumstances.  Maximum validity period  is twelve months. 
 
15. No.  16.    Non-transferable.  17.(a) No. 
 
(b) Yes, the Department of Environment will specify the conditions in the import permit.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 18.   Yes. Every application is subjected to a thorough evaluation of environmental impacts. 
 19.    Not applicable. 
  
XXI.  SAWLOGS/WOOD IN THE ROUND/ROUGHLY SQUARED OR HALF-SQUARED 
BUT NOT FURTHER MANUFACTURED; LARGE, SCANTLING AND SQUARES 
OF 60 SQUARE INCHES AND ABOVE – (MALAYSIAN TIMBER INDUSTRY BOARD (MTIB)) 
Outline of systems
 
 1. Under the Customs (Prohibition Of Imports) Order 1988 (the Order), administered by the 
Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), empowered 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 a bove to be further processed in 
the country (Malaysia).  Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. Round logs and the timber products mentioned that are subject to control under this Order are as 
listed under Item  50,  51 and 53 of the Order.  
3. The system applies to timber products orig inating from all countri es except Indonesia. 
 4. There are no restrictions in relation to the quantity or value of imports.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  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 Import /Export Committee of MTIB r esponsible for timber and timber products. It is 
not possible to change designations or abolis h the system without legislative approval. 
 Procedures
 
 
6.I. Information with regard to  importation is published in the Order. There is  no restriction 
whatsoever on the amount a llocated to each importer. 
 
II. There is no restriction on importation. 
 III.  Final authorization by the Royal Customs  Department of Malaysia will determine whether 
import licences issued are actually used for imports. 
 
IV. Application for licences is accepted at any time. 
 
V. Time taken for processing of licences may vary depending on  the documentation furnished to 
MTIB. 
 
VI. Import licences issued shall be valid imme diately upon issuance and sh all remain valid for 60 
days from the date issued. 
 
VII. Import licences are issued by MTIB.  Prio r approval must be obtained from the Import/Export 
Committee. Imports are also  required to be inspected by the Forestry Departme nt who will issue 
the removal pas before transporting logs/timber consignment from the entry points to the mill. 
 
VIII. Not applicable.  IX. Import licences are requi red for imports from all countri es (except from Indonesia). 
 X. Not applicable. 
 
XI. No.  7.(a) Applications should be made in advance of the arrival of the goods. In certain circumstances, 
import permission can be given for goods which have inadvertently arrived at the point of 
entry. 
 (b) Licences may be issued immediately provi ded prior approval has been obtained by the 
importers from the Import/Export Committee and properly completed documentation furnished to MTIB. 
 
(c) Licences may be issued in any period of the year. 
 
(d) Applications for import licences for sawlogs, r ound logs, half squared logs and large squares 
and scantlings are processed by MTIB based on approval obtained through the Import/Export 
Committee prior to final approval by the Royal Customs Department of Malaysia. 
 
8. Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/MYS/3 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9.(a)  Not applicable.  (b)  All persons, firms and organisations are e ligible provided they are domiciled in Malaysia. 
 
Documentational and other requirem ents for application for licence
 
 
10.(a) For permission to import sawlogs or round logs and large squares and scantlings (under 
item 15 of the Order) application should be made  in writing to the Import/Export Committee, 
including the provision of the following information: 
  - importer's name and address;  - point of entry;  - quantity to be imported; 
 - species of timber to be imported; 
 - name of buyers and premise of  timber for timber processing; 
 - purpose of importation: to be pr ocessed for own use/for re-export;  
 - country of origin of goods;   - documents to be furnished to MTIB upon approval from the Import/Export Committee 
should comprise: 
 - approval letter from the Import/Export Committee; 
 - import form JK 69;  - Customs Declaration Form No. 1 (CD 1) in 4 copies;  - 2 copies of log list, detailing species and quantity of each species. 
 
11. Actual authorization will be made by MTIB  and 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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