Malaysia plays important roles in international trading owing to its strategic location between Adaman Sea and South China and this borders Indonesia, Brunei, singapore , Thailand, The Philliphine and Vietnam Sea.
Others that add values Malaysia Trading as it has preferential accesibility to Free Industrial Zone, Free Commercial Zone and Free Trade Agreement.
In this article , you can learn further on How Malaysia Regulates uts export /import especially through Air mode, hence you can penetrate your business into Malaysia more.
MALAYSIA, FEDERATION OF (MY)
Amounts shown are expressed in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
GENERAL INFORMATION
IATA Area :3
Capital :Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Local Time :GMT + 8
Daylight Saving Time :GMT + 8 : Malaysia observes DST year round.
Country Code :+ 60
Local Currency :Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Bank Information :Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Note that for the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, weekends mean Thursdays and Fridays instead of Saturdays and Sundays for the rests of the states.
Also note that if a public holiday falls on a Sunday (Friday for Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu), then the following day, Monday (Saturday for the 3 states), is also a holiday.
Cargo Claims Information
The following Protocols / Conventions have been ratified:
- Warsaw Convention (1929)
- Hague Protocol (1955)
- Montreal Protocol MP4 (1975)
- Montreal Convention MC99 (1999)
For further details, explanation and how to apply these
- Protocols / Conventions
- Clearance of cargo should be made on an original AWB (no photostat copy) or via an electronic version of the Air Waybill record as defined by the Malaysian Regulatory Authorities otherwise Customs clearance can be refused.
- Perishables, valuables, dangerous goods and live animals must be clearly stated on AWB to expedite ground handling procedure.
- Human remains, live animals, valuables, perishables, firearms, Class 1 and Class 7 dangerous goods (i.e. Explosives and Radioactive Materials): Advance notice required.
E-freight status of country : Green
AIRPORT INFORMATION
CUSTOMS AIRPORTS
Website :www.malaysiaairports.com.my
IMPORT/TRANSIT/EXPORT REGULATIONS
AIRPORT FACILITIES
Airport facilities are mostly available in Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Penang , ,Alor Setar, Forklifts ,Pallet/Container loaders on different specs. Storages of Animal Quarantine, Plant Quarantine, Human Remains, Live shipments on prior advise
IMPORT
GENERAL
Packing
Goods subject to one and the same Customs Tariff may be packed in more than one package.
Marking
Non-Malaysian goods bearing marks suggestive of Malaysian make, must show a counter indication of their true origin.
Routing
Route via Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu or Kuching for consignments destined to points in Malaysia.
Language on documents
English.
Other requirements
- Clearance of cargo should be made on an original AWB (no photostat copy) or via an electronic version of the Air Waybill record as defined by the Malaysian Regulatory Authorities otherwise Customs clearance can be refused.
- Perishables, valuables, dangerous goods and live animals must be clearly stated on AWB to expedite ground handling procedure.
- Human remains, live animals, valuables, perishables, firearms, Class 1 and Class 7 dangerous goods (i.e. Explosives and Radioactive Materials): Advance notice required.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Commercial consignments
- 2 Combined Certificates of Value and of Origin and Invoice of Goods.
- Import License in certain cases. Shipper should be advised to apply to consignee.
- Certificate of Origin may also be required when origin is doubtful.
Sample consignments
- Pro Forma Invoice and specific Description of Contents on AWB.
Gift consignments
- Pro Forma Invoice and specific Description of Contents on AWB
Unaccompanied baggage
- Customs declaration.
- Packing list.
Other consignments
- Subject to nature of consignments.
RESTRICTIONS
- Live animals
- Health Certificate from veterinary official in country of departure.
- Certificate of Origin certified by local Chamber of Commerce.
- Import Permit (valid 1 month) from State Veterinary Dept. Kuala Lumpur.
- Inspection at the entry point.
Cats and dogs:
- Health Certificate (issued within 7 days prior to shipment) must state: (a) age, sex, colour; (b) that animal is healthy and free from any signs of infectious or contagious disease; (c) that during the preceding 6 months no case of rabies has occurred and the animal has not been imported in the country of origin.
Quarantine:
- Animals to be quarantined at the point of entry.
- Cats and dogs – minimum 7 days in Kuala Lumpur, Penang Padang Besar and Labuan quarantine station. No quarantine required, if imported from United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Singapore, Japan or Eire.
- Other Animals – Quarantine period according to species and origin, subject to import regulations.
Plants and plant material
(Including seeds, soil, insects, fungi and cultures of microorganisms)
- Import Permit from Department of Agriculture Malaysia must be obtained prior importation (valid within 3 months for one consignment). Import permit must be faxed to consignor who should obtain Phytosanitary Certificate from the country of export to certify requirements in the import permit.
- Phytosanitary Certificate must not be issued more than 14 days before departure.
- CITES permit must accompany plant under CITES regulation.
- Shipment must be on individual Air Waybill and not under consolidation. All plants and plants material (including fruits, vegetables, cut flower and plants for analytical, medical, manufacturing, decoration and exhibition purposes or serving as food) are to be inspected on arrival.
- There will be quarantine officers on duty 24 hours (irrespective of public holiday and weekends) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to inspect agricultural items imported into Malaysia.
Salam Sehat Semangat Sukses
Bambang Purnomo , SS-BA, CSCA, CAVM Solution Consultant
By Bams – April 03, 2022
