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1. Rules of Origin .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 Rules of Origin between Malaysia & KSA ................................................................................................ 6
1.1.1 Non-Preferential Rules of Origin – Malaysia............................................................................................ 6
2. Trade Barriers.................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Trade Barriers in Malaysia .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Tariff Barriers .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1.1 Basic Customs Duty ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.1.2 Goods and Service Tax (GST) ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1.3 Excise Tax......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1.4 Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duty .................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1.5 Safeguard Duty ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Non-tariff Barriers .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.2.1 Import Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Licensing ........................................................................................ 8
2.1.2.2 Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) .................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2.3 State Trading .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.4 Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.5 Technical Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.6 Certification and Conformity Assessment ................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2.7 Accreditation .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.2.8 Labelling ........................................................................................................................................ 10
2.1.2.9 Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Requirements ..................................................................................... 10
3. Trade Remedies ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Trade Remedies by Malaysia .............................................................................................................. 11
3.1.1 Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures .......................................................................................... 11
3.1.2 Safeguard Measures ......................................................................................................................... 11
4. Key Ports in Malaysia........................................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Key Sea Ports in Malaysia .................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Accessing Key Inland Markets in Malaysia ............................................................................................. 12
4.2.1 Inland Container Depots ................................................................................................................... 12

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 4.2.2 Services provided at Inland Container Depots (ICDs) ............................................................................... 13
4.3 Shipping Lines used in KSA ................................................................................................................ 13
4.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to Malaysia ...................................................................... 13
4.3.2 Rates of Key Routes between KSA and Malaysia ..................................................................................... 14
5. Key Logistics Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Free Zones in Malaysia ..................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 Free Zones (FZ) Genesis .................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.2 Key Free Zones................................................................................................................................ 15
5.2 Storage Facilities / Services provided at the Ports in Malaysia .................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Types of Storage Facilities / Services..................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1.1 Public and Private Bonded Warehouses ................................................................................................ 16
6. Import Process: Malaysia ................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Overall Import Process ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.1.1 Overall Import Process via Sea Port ...................................................................................................... 17
6.2. Customs Clearance Process ................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process ........................................................................................ 20
7. Key Import Documents ..................................................................................................................... 20
7.2. Summary Table of Key Import Documents ............................................................................................ 20
7.1.1 Mandatory Documents ..................................................................................................................... 20
7.1.2 Additional Documents ...................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Documents Overview ....................................................................................................................... 22
7.2.1 Bill of Lading ................................................................................................................................... 22
8. Key Government Agencies involved in Import ........................................................................................ 26
8.1 Key Government Agencies involved in the Import of all Types of Products ................................................... 26
8.2 Key Government Agencies involved in the Import of Specific Types of Products ............................................ 26
9. Key Standard Agencies and their Approval Process.................................................................................. 27
9.1 Standard Agencies according to Industry ............................................................................................... 27
9.2 SIRIM QAS ..................................................................................................................................... 28
9.2.1 Process for Acquiring the Product Conformity Certificate .......................................................................... 28
9.2.2 Key Documents ............................................................................................................................... 30

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 9.3 The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) ....................................................................................... 31
9.3.1 Clearance Process for Imported Food at the Port ..................................................................................... 31
9.3.2 Lead Time ...................................................................................................................................... 32
9.4 National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.............................................................................................. 33
9.4.1 Pharmaceutical Products Registration Process........................................................................................ 33
9.4.2 Key Documents required for Pharmaceutical Products Registration ............................................................ 35
9.4.3 Lead Time ...................................................................................................................................... 35
10. Packaging and Labelling Regulations –Malaysia ..................................................................................... 35
10.1 General Industries ............................................................................................................................ 35
10.1.1 Industry Regulator ........................................................................................................................... 35
10.1.2 Laws and Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 36
10.2 Food Industry .................................................................................................................................. 36
10.2.1 Food Industry Regulator .................................................................................................................... 36
10.2.2 Laws and Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 37
10.2.3 Labelling Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 37
10.2.4 Halal Food Specifications................................................................................................................... 38
10.3 Pharmaceuticals Industry................................................................................................................... 38
10.3.1 Pharmaceuticals Industry Regulator .................................................................................................... 38
11. References ..................................................................................................................................... 38

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 Saudi Export Development Authority “SAUDI EXPORTS” have prepared the Import Guide as a part of its continuous publication on
countries. The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level view of the country imports process, procedures, documentation
requirements, stakeholder, etc., based on available public information. Its analysis, perceptions, and anticipations are subject to
personal judgment. “SAUDI EXPORTS” is not liable for any consequences caused by the understanding and interpretation of any
part of this guide. In general, the information in the report present a broad view of the imports environment of this country. Saudi
exporters are encouraged to carry out further studies to be updated and more informed on the import process, procedures, and
documentation requirements identified in this report.

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 Malaysia and KSA have no existing free trade agreements and non-preferential rules of origins are applied for imports
from KSA.
However, Malaysia plans to implement a bilateral agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council titled; The Framework
Agreement on Economic, Commercial, Investment and Technical Cooperation (FAECITC). With the agreement in place,
preferential rules of origin will apply to Saudi imports. The date for the agreement’s is ratification is yet unknown.1
For more information on The Framework Agreement on Economic, Commercial, Investment and Technical Cooperation
(FAECITC), kindly visit the link provided below:

http://fta.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/66

Malaysia does not have an existing legislative framework on the implementation or interpretation of the non-preferential
rules of origin. Information pertinent to obtaining a CoO to evidence the Saudi origin of goods has been detailed out in
Section 7.2.4.

Nations trading with each other usually face trade barriers; these include tariff and non-tariff barriers. The trade barriers
relevant to Saudi exporters are detailed in the sections below:

 The Basic Customs Duty is a tariff imposed on goods that are transported across international borders.
 As previously mentioned in Section 1.1, in the absence of a bi-lateral trade agreement between Malaysia and
KSA, who are both members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Most-Favored Nation (MFN) tariffs will
apply to Saudi imports into Malaysia.
 Customs Duties are calculated on the basis of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (c.i.f.) value of the imported
goods on an ad valorem basis.

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Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia
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US Exports Country Commercial Guide – Malaysia
3
Trade Commissioner Canada

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  The MFN tariff rate in Malaysia currently averages at 5.6%, this rate is subject to increase or decrease depending
on the type of imports. For instance, certain goods such as: raw materials, machinery, essential foodstuffs, food
commodities, and pharmaceutical products are generally non-dutiable or subject to lower tariffs.4
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding the import
tariffs that are applicable to different categories of products:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/tariff-code

 Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a multi-stage consumption tax levied on goods that enter the Malaysian market
for local consumption; it applies to both national and imported goods. This has been provided for by the Goods
and Service Tax Act 2014.
 GST is generally levied at a standard rate of 6% of the dutiable value of goods in Malaysia, however, certain
goods are exempt from GST.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the goods to
which GST is applicable:
http://www.customs.gov.my/PdfFile.html

 There are also certain schemes under which GST can be deferred, suspended, or avoided; examples of these
include goods imported into Malaysia under the warehouse scheme, Approved Traders Scheme (ATS), and as
provided for by the Goods and Services Tax (Relief) Order 2014. For more information regarding this, Saudi
exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below:
http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/specific_guides_pdf/IMPORT_12012016.pdf

 Excise duty is an indirect tax charged on the import of certain goods into Malaysia that are deemed to be non-
essential, and harmful to public health and environment. An example of such a good is motor vehicles.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information.
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/faq/Pages/faq_exs.aspx

 Malaysia has a legislative framework in place to protect the local economy from any harm (or perceived harm)
caused from the import of subsidized goods or goods that are sold below the normal local market price
(dumped).

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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia, World Trade Organization
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Royal Customs of Malaysia
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Royal Customs of Malaysia
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Ministry of International Trade and Industry

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  This framework is governed by the Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Act 1993, and the Countervailing
and Anti-dumping Duties Regulations 1994.
 More information regarding this is provided in Section 3.1.1 of this guide.

 Safeguard Duties are implemented as an emergency measure when the increase in imports of certain goods
affects the domestic industry producing similar goods in Malaysia.
 More information regarding this is provided in Section 3.1.2 of this guide.

 Malaysia prohibits the import of certain goods on the grounds of national security, and protection of public
health and environment. Examples of such goods include, poisonous chemicals and radioactive materials.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the
comprehensive list of items that are prohibited from being imported into Malaysia.
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_ie.aspx
 Malaysia also maintains a list of goods which are restricted from being imported into the country unless under
an import license or permits issued by relevant authorities, as provided for by the Customs (Prohibition of
Import) Order 1998. Examples of such goods include fireworks, pharmaceutical products, and food products.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for the complete list of restricted items.
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_ie.aspx

 Malaysia implements import quotas in the form of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) where the importer can import
certain goods at a preferential or lower customs duty. Once the TRQ has been reached, higher tariff rates are
applied to the importation of these goods.
 In Malaysia, TRQ’s are only applicable to Agricultural products such as corn, wheat, rice, milk and eggs.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link below for more information regarding TRQs:

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Trans-Pacific-Partnership/Annexes/2-D.-Malaysia-Appendix-A-
Tariff-Rate-Quotas.pdf

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Ministry of International Trade and Industry
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US Trade Representative
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Malaysia Trade Repository

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  Malaysia has only one state-trading enterprise; Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS), which oversees rice
trading.

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 The standard setting process in Malaysia is governed by the provisions made by the Standards of Malaysia Act
1996, as amended.
 The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia, DSM), which is part of the Ministry of Science,
Technology and Innovation, is the national organization for standardization and accreditation.
 SIRIM Berhad, a wholly state- owned company develops Malaysian Standards (MS), in conjunction with other
Standard Development Agencies (SDAs), as appointed by Standards Malaysia.
 The Malaysian Standards and Accreditation Council acts as an advisory body to the Ministry of Science,
Technology and Innovation in matters pertaining to standards and accreditation.
 Malaysian Standards can be mandatory or voluntary, as provided for by legislation.
For more information regarding Standards Malaysia, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link
provided below:
http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my/web/guest/standards#.V-jkyvmLSM8

 Malaysia has in place a number of technical regulations for products such as chemicals and materials,
information technology, petroleum and gas, road vehicles, medical devices, palm oils, certain vegetables and
flowers, and construction and engineering materials.
 However, technical regulations are mandatory only if deemed so by legislation.
 Technical regulations in Malaysia are formulated on the basis of international standards.
 SIRIM Berhad is Malaysia’s WTO – Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry point for disseminating
information and making decisions on standards, technical regulations, and certification.

 SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad, is the primary certifying body nationally, as
accredited by Standards Malaysia.
 Certain regulated goods such as toys, batteries, and electronic equipment should be product certified to ensure
alignment with Malaysian Standards (MS) before being circulated in the Malaysian market for local
consumption.

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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia , World Trade Organization
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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia, World Trade Organization
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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia, World Trade Organization
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SIRIM QAS

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  More information on conformity assessment procedures is provided in Section 9 of this guide.

 Standards Malaysia is the body responsible for the accreditation of certification bodies, laboratories, and
inspection bodies in Malaysia.
 In Malaysia, there are governmental and private testing labs providing testing services in different fields: food,
construction, mechanical, physical, chemical, agricultural, metallurgical, water, environmental, and
microbiology testing.
 Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the conformity
assessment bodies (CABs) that have been accredited by Standards Malaysia:
http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my/web/guest/cab-directories

 Goods that enter Malaysia for local consumption should be labelled in English and / Malay.
 Certain goods such as food products of animal origin should adhere to specific Halal labelling regulations.
Furthermore, genetically-modified products and pharmaceutical products have particular labelling
requirements.
 More information regarding labelling is provided in Section 10 of this guide.

 Sanitary and phytosanitary requirements have to be met prior to importing plants and plant products, animals
and animal products, and food into Malaysia.
 All meat, processed meat products, poultry, eggs, and egg products are required to be supplied from
manufacturers that have been inspected and approved by the Department of Veterinary Services under the
Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia; further, all imported products must obtain an import permit issued by the
Department of Veterinary Services.
 The Ministry of Health is responsible for food safety in Malaysia and the Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection
Services (MAQIS) carries out border control and inspection of all imported foods products.

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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia , World Trade Organization
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Agritrade, Government of India

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 The purpose of establishing Malaysia's countervailing and anti-dumping legislation is to empower the Investigating
Authority to take remedial measures against unfair trading by foreign manufacturers/exporters and to provide a
framework for investigating allegations of injury caused by dumped or subsidized imports.

The Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Act 1993 and Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Regulations 1994
outlines the conditions under which anti-dumping and countervailing duties can be imposed in Malaysia. Generally, the
provisions of the Acts are applied if there is an identified threat to the local industries in Malaysia.

Further, anti-dumping duties are imposed on goods that are considered to be dumped by companies and countervailing
duties are imposed if the products are subsidized in the export country.

At the end of June 2013, anti-dumping measures in the form of duties were implemented on two products, i.e. newsprint
and polyethylene terephthalate. These measures have been in place since 2003 (one since 2005), and were extended in
2009 (one in 2011).

The Malaysia Safeguards Act of 2006 was revised in 2012 to fulfil Malaysia's commitments in bilateral or regional Free
Trade Agreements, and entered into practice in 2013. The Safeguards Regulations 2007 remain unchanged since the last
TPR of Malaysia. However, it maintains Safeguard duties on goods that may pose a threat to Malaysian local industry.
Please see Section 2.1.1.5 for further information on safeguard measures

Malaysia has seven (7) key ports that are administered by the Federal government; these are listed in the Table 1 below:
Table 1: Key ports in Malaysia

Port Klang
General Container Cargo http://www.pka.gov.my/

Johor Port
General Container Cargo http://www.johorport.com.my/

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Trade Policy Review – Malaysia , World Trade Organization
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Ministry of Transport, Malaysia

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 Port of Tanjung
General Container Cargo http://www.ptp.com.my/
Pelepas
Kuantan Port General Container Cargo http://www.kuantanport.com.my/
Penang Port General Container Cargo http://penangport.com.my/
Bintulu Port Liquefied Natural Gas http://www.bpsb.com.my/
Kemaman Port General Container Cargo -

Kemaman Port Bintulu Port

Port Penang Kuantan Port

Port Klang Johor Port

Port of Tanjung
Pelepas

Figure 1: Major ports in Malaysia

In Malaysia, inland cargo terminals, also known as inland ports or dry ports, play an important role in providing access
for manufacturers and producers in the hinterland to seaports.

The transit points provided by inland ports enable the exporters and importers in the nation’s hinterlands to access port
services, which include temporary storage and clearance of cargoes.

The inland port network is developed by both the private and public sector and overseen by the Royal Malaysian Customs
as ‘seaports’ where manifest documents can be processed, hence complementing the nations’ seaports.

For example, in the case of the Tebedu Inland Port, the land crossing it provides with Entikong in Kalimantan in Indonesia
acts as a strategic link between the two regions.

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 The port provides a gateway for importers in Kalimantan to bring in goods into the area which lacks modern trade
infrastructures, and enables exporters there to ship goods through Kuching Port in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Table 2: Accessing key inland markets in Malaysia

Ipoh Cargo Facilitates import-export for Kinta Valley businesses, distribute imports from Port Klang
Terminal
Sungei Way Facilitates break bulk and Customs inspection for exporters in Klang Valley
Inland Clearance
Dept
Nilai Inland Port Provides road/rail links and logistics services to industries in Central Region
Segamat Inland Offers feeder rail link to Port Klang to shippers in the South Central region
Port
Batu Pahay Barge feeder terminal, jointly developed by China’s OOCL, to link Pasir Gudang industrial zone
Container (in the south) to Port Klang
Terminal
Tebedu Inland Provides link between the Malaysian state of Sarawak and Indonesia’s Kalimantan region on the
Port island of Borneo

 Storage facilities (shed and open) for cargos.

 Receiving, sorting and delivery of conventional/ bulk cargos.
 Stuffing and un-stuffing of containers transiting between borders.
 Warehousing facilities for loading, unloading, packing and unpacking of cargos.
 Storage, packing and unpacking facilities for port users.
 On-dock depot services including maintenance and repair of containers.

Many large scale shipping lines are offering maritime transport service from key ports in Saudi Arabia to ports in Malaysia.
According to LineScape, King Abdullah Port Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail are the only ports of call in KSA for container
ships going to Malaysia.

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Transnational Dynamics in Southeast Asia: The Greater Mekong Subregion and Malacca Straits Economic
Corridors
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 Table 3: Lead time from KSA to Malaysia

Types of cargo: Container

Ports in Port Tanjung
Johor Kuantan Penang Bintulu Kemaman
Malaysia Klang Pelepas
Ports in KSA Available Vessel Trips (in days)
King
Abdullah 15-91 13 - - - - -
Port
Port of
10-49 9-14 - 13-43 15-81 23-40 -
Jeddah
Port of Jubail 11-88 15-72 - - 18-22 - -
Port of King
Abdul Aziz 3-15 11-98 - 18-23 7-84 35-42 -
(Dammam)

The cost of shipping from KSA ports to Malaysian ports is estimated in table 4 below. Kindly note that the estimates were
based on certain assumptions which are also provided in the table.

The shipping costs were estimated using http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight . Saudi Exporters can visit this website
to get a quote for their shipping requirements with any combination of assumptions.

Table 4: Shipping cost estimates for the major shipping lines from KSA to Malaysia

Types of cargo: Container

Ports in Port Tanjung
Johor Kuantan Penang Bintulu Kemaman
Malaysia Klang Pelepas
Ports in
Cost of Transportation (SAR)
KSA
Port of
- - - - 8,760-12,600 - -
Jeddah
Port of 7,350- 7,350-
- - 7,350-10,560 - -
Jubail 10,560 11,250

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World Freight Rates

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 Port of
King Abdul 7,350- 7,350-
- - 7,710-11,100 - -
Aziz 10,560 11,250
(Dammam)
*Cost assumptions:
1) Method of shipping selected is Ocean.
2) Costs were estimated based on the industries available on World Freight Rates and does not include costs
included in the import process itself
3) The value of all products calculated was priced at 100,000 USD (SAR 375,000).
4) Full Container Load (FCL) was selected and 40 FT containers
5) None of the accessorial charges (Hazardous or Insurance) were selected.
6) The cost of transportation is a rough estimate.

Malaysia has established Free Zones (FZ’s) in which export orientated manufacturing and warehousing facilities may be
established.

Raw materials, products and equipment may imported duty-free into these zones with minimum customs formalities.

Currently there are 13 FIZs and 12 FCZs in Malaysia.

Goods sold into the Malaysian economy by companies’ within the FZ’s must pay import duties. 24

Malaysia’s Free Zone Act of 1990 authorized the Minister of Finance to designate any suitable area as either a Free
Industrial Zone (FIZ), where manufacturing and assembly takes place, or a Free Commercial Zone (FCZ), generally for
warehousing commercial stock.

Not all Free Zones (FZ’s) and Free Commercial Zones are operational and are applicable to Saudi exporters. The major
FZ’s are located near key ports and offer import related benefits that are applicable to Saudi exporters.

The four key industrial free trade zones in Malaysia are:

Port Klang: This free zone is largely used for international cargo distribution (logistics), and export operated
manufacturing businesses.

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Kish Trade Promotion Center
24
Royal Customs Malaysia
25
International Labor Organization
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Malaysia Business Registration

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 Pasir Gudang: This free zone is largely used for the following business sectors: electronics, petrochemicals, plastics, and
food products.

Port Tanjung: This free port is one of the largest container ports in Malaysia and is largely used for sea freight distribution,
and logistics.

Bayan Lepas: This free zone is largely used for the following business sectors: electronic components, medical equipment
and general assembly industries.

In addition to the FZ’s, Malaysia permits the establishment of licensed manufacturing warehouses, which give companies
greater freedom of location while allowing them to operate similar to firms based in a FZ.

A bonded warehouse is referred to by Malaysian Customs as a ‘Gudang Berlesen Awam’ or Public Bonded Warehouse.

A public or privately owned warehouse where dutiable goods are stored pending payment of duty or removal under
bond. The storage or delivery of goods are under the supervision of customs officers and if the warehouse is privately
owned the keeper has to enter into a bond as indemnity in respect of the goods deposited, which may not be delivered
without a release from the customs.

All imported products that are to be cleared, whether for home consumption or for warehousing, are to fulfill the set
Customs clearance procedures. However, import processes differ for reasons such as, if the product is for home
consumption or warehousing, transit to another country or transshipment to another customs station. The Royal
Customs of Malaysia oversees the entry and exit of goods into Malaysia and enforces import procedures.

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STETS Logistics
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Westports Malaysia

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 Illustrative import process via Sea Port

I II III

Pre-Import Ship arrives Submission of

Document Preparation K1 via EDI

Zoll
Douane

VI V IV

Customer/Importer Logistics & Customs clearance at

Transportation port and payment of
duties

= Process stage

Figure 2: Import process via Sea port

Stage I: Pre-import Arrangements

1. There are pre-import arrangements that are to be made before the arrival of the goods. The importer prepares
necessary documents including the Certificate of Origin (COO) and applies for an Import Permit from the
Permit Issuing Authority (PIA) if applicable.
2. The shipping agent submits the Discharge List to the port operator 6 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.

Note: myTRADELINK is an e-Permit system for obtaining Import Permits from Permit Issuing Authorities (PIA)
specific to the goods being imported. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more
information:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/web/guest/epermitinfo

Stage II: Ship arrives

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 After the ship enters the port, the goods from the vessel are unloaded in the customs supervised ones. The shipping
agent submits the manifest to the port operator within 24 hours of the vessel’s arrival.

Stage III: Bill of Entry (K1) via EDI

1. The importer/ customs clearance agent submits the customs declaration form (K1) along with the supporting
documentation electronically.
2. The duties and VAT that are payable are calculated based on the information provided in the customs
declaration form.

Note: Importers / customs clearance agents submit the declaration form (see below) electronically through
myTRADELINK, a Web portal for electronic processing of customs declarations and for payment of duties, operated by
the Ministry of Finance. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/web/guest/edeclareinfo

Stage IV: Customs clearance at port and Payment of Duties

1. Following the filing of the customs declaration form, it is assessed by Senior Customs officers for completeness
and veracity.
2. Upon satisfactory documentation review, physical inspection is ordered if necessary and the duties and taxes
that are payable are calculated.
3. The importer/ customs clearance agent pays the duties and taxes electronically or through cheques or bank
drafts.
4. A Customs Official Receipt (COR) is generated by the Senior Customs officer for the release of goods.

Stage V: Logistics and Transportation

Importer/ customs clearance agent arranges for the logistics and transportation of the goods from the customs area to
the warehouse.

Stage VI: Importer/ Customer

Imported goods are received by the Importer/ customer.

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 Illustrative Customs Process

I II III

Prior to documents Registration of Review of

submission SAD via EDI documents

VI V IV

Receiving Clearance Payment of Duties Inspection of imported

Notification for imported goods goods

= Process stage
Figure 3: Customs process

Stage I: Prior to documents submission

1. The manifest is to be filed by the carrier of the good within 24 hours after the arrival of the vessel and submitted
through myTRADELINK (Electronic Data Interface) to the Customs Authority.
2. Certain restricted goods require pre-import clearance from Permit Issuing Authorities (PIA) and this will act as an
Importer Permit for these goods.

Stage II: Registration of K1 Customs Declaration form

1. The importer/customs clearance agent obtains all the required documents needed for the customs clearance of the
imported goods.
2. The importer/customs clearance agent registers the K1 for customs declaration via myTRADELINK and attaches
supporting documentation where required; the system then assigns a registration number to the declarant.
3. Upon registration via myTRADELINK, Customs authenticates the information, a risk assessment of the goods is also
carried out by the Customs Verification Initiative (CVI) at Customs headquarters.

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 Stage III: Review of Documents
1. Following the submission of the documents, via myTRADELINK, Customs authenticates and verifies the
information provided in the customs declaration form against the supporting documentation.
2. Further, a risk assessment of the declared goods is also carried out by the Customs Verification Initiative (CVI) at
Customs headquarters to determine the necessity for further physical inspections.
3. Customs also calculates the duties and taxes that are to be paid for the release of goods.

Stage IV: Inspection of imported goods

1. If a physical inspection is deemed necessary, the goods are moved to the inspection bay and Senior Customs officers
will examine the consignment.
2. Upon satisfactory conclusion of the physical inspection, the importer / customs clearance agent is directed to pay
the applicable duties and taxes.

Stage V: Payment of duties

1. Duties and taxes can be paid electronically or by cheques and bank drafts.
2.
After the payment is verified by the Senior Customs officer, a Customs Official Receipt (COR) is generated.

Stage VI: Release of goods

The COR allows for the release of goods to the importer.

According to the World Bank, the associated time and cost of import for a standard goods shipment are listed in Table 5
below:
Table 5: Lead Time and Cost of Import Process- Malaysia

1 Documents preparation 10 225

2 Customs clearance and inspections 24 1,200
Total: 34 1425

Five mandatory documents are required for importing goods into Malaysia

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Doing Business

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 Table 6: Mandatory documents for importing – Malaysia
Procured
# Document Procured from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
for
Original Airway
1 Bill / Bill of Shipping Company Customs         
Lading
Commercial
2
Invoice
Exporter Customs         
3 Packing List Exporter Customs         
Certificate of
4
Origin
MCI Customs 
Customs Import Licensed Customs
5
Declaration Clearance Agent
Customs         
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 – Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy
Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles

A number of additional documents are generally required for customs clearance, details of which are provided below:

Table 7: Additional documents for importing – Malaysia

Procured
S. No Document Procured from 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
for
Various relevant
1 Import Permit ministries in Customs         
Malaysia
Phytosanitary Approved authority
3 Customs 
Certificate in origin country
Health Approved authority
4 Customs    
Certificate in origin country
Halal Food safety
5 Customs 
Certificatei inspection
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 - Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables,
6 - Heavy Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles

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 The Bill of Lading acts as:

 A receipt where the carrier acknowledges that he has received the carriage and acts as an evidence for the
contract of carriage.
 A transferable document of title where the goods are delivered by handing over a bill of lading provided the
shipment was consigned ‘to order’ and all the following validations are in order.

Figure 4: Ocean Bill of Lading Sample

The commercial invoice is a bill for the goods purchased, which is provided to the buyer by the seller. Such invoices are
mostly used in foreign trade as it allows governments to identify the actual value of the goods when they are assessed for
Customs duties.

Commercial invoice for Malaysia’s customs clearance should display details such as value, weight, freight and insurance
charges. It should be notarized by a notary public and although invoices are not expected to be bilingual (English and
Malay), the importer is required to produce a Malay translation.

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 Figure 5: Commercial Invoice Sample

Packing list provides detailed information about the shipment. An international packing list contains details about the
seller, buyer, shipper, invoice, number, date of shipment, mode of transport, carrier, and itemizes quantity, description,
the type of package, such as a box, crate, drum, or carton, the quantity of packages, total net, and gross weight (in
kilograms), package marks, and dimensions.

Figure 6: Packing List Sample

The Certificate of Origin (CoO) according to the International Chamber of Commerce is a document which attests that
the goods imported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. The CoO for
Malaysia should evidence that the goods are of Saudi origin and is issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Saudi Arabia. Note: Saudi exporters can obtain the CoO electronically; for more information kindly visit the link provided

below: http://mci.gov.sa/en/ServicesDirectory/Pages/Other-services-2015-02.aspx

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 Figure 7: CoO Sample

An import declaration is a proclamation made to the Customs providing information about the imported goods. The
information in the declaration is used to assess the duty and taxes for the goods. A sample customs declaration (K1) filed
by the licensed customs clearance agent in Malaysia is shown in figure 8 below.

Figure 8: Customs Import Declaration (K1) sample

An Import permit is required for specific products and should be obtained from competent authorities for the import of
restricted items. It is required for the purposes of customs clearance.

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 The purpose of the health certificate is to protect human health and safety, and to keep international trade under control.
It is procured by the exporter from the relevant authorities in the producing country for products such as foods, chemicals
& polymers, and pharmaceuticals.

Figure 9: Health Certificate Sample

A Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document issued by the plant protection organization of the exporting country
to the plant protection organization of the importing country. It attests that the plants or plant products within the scope

of the certificate have been inspected according to appropriate procedures and are considered to be free from quarantine
pests and practically free from other injurious pests, and that they are considered to conform to the current phytosanitary
regulations of the importing country. Phytosanitary certificates are needed to import certain food products in Malaysia.

Figure 10: Phytosanitary Certificate Sample

The Halal Certificate is issued by the Board as an assurance that a particular product has been thoroughly investigated

and found to conform to the Islamic Sharia laws. The shipment of meat and any product of animal origin for import into
Malaysia must be accompanied by a Halal Certificate.

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 Figure 11: Halal Certificate Sample

There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in Malaysia, irrespective
of the type of product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and their websites
in Table 8.

Table 8: Key government agencies involved in import

Key government agencies
Ministry of International
Trade and Industry
Malaysia Investment
Development Authority
Royal Malaysian Customs
Department
Department of Standards
Malaysia
Role Website
 Responsible for the promotion and http://www.miti.gov.my/
development of trade and industry
 Responsible for the development of Free http://www.mida.gov.my/
Zones and Free Commercial Zones
 Responsible for monitoring importation and http://www.customs.gov.my/en
exportation of goods
 Responsible for providing technical
regulations and standards, and monitoring http://www.jsm.gov.my/
the overall import process of all products with
the exception of pharmaceuticals

There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in Malaysia, irrespective
of the type of product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and their
websites in table 9 below.

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 Table 9: Key government agencies involved in import of specific types of products

Key government agencies Role Website

Ministry of Health  Responsible for food safety matters and the

http://www.moh.gov.my/
development of guidelines

Food Safety Quality Division
 Operates under the Ministry of Health and is
responsible for monitoring food quality and
http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v5/ms/
safety and issuing guidelines on food labelling,
sampling, and analysis.

National Pharmaceutical  Responsible for developing the guidelines,

Control Bureau regulations and monitoring of pharmaceutical www.bpfk.gov.my/
products in Malaysia

Goods exported by Saudi exporters that are classified within the nine key industries identified by SAUDI EXPORTS are
certified by one or more of the following agencies.

1. SIRIM QAS.
2. Ministry of Health.
3. National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.

Note:

The Malaysian product conformity certificate is obtained upon admission of goods into the country.

For entry into Malaysia, conformity certificates / test reports issued by accredited conformity bodies are sufficient.

The matrix in Table 10 shows the industries and the standard agencies they need to approach for their certification.

Table 10: Standard Agencies for various industries

S. No Agency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Web Link

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/
1 SIRIM QAS      
National http://npra.moh.gov.my/
2
Pharmaceutical 

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 Control Bureau
(NPCB)
Food Safety and
http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v5/ms/
3 Quality Division 
(FSQ)
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 – Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 -
Heavy Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 - Textiles

SIRIM QAS is the primary product certification body in Malaysia and has been accredited by the Department of Standards
Malaysia (Standard Malaysia).

The process to obtain a product conformity certificate from SIRIM QAS has been detailed out below:

Stage I: Submission of questionnaire to SIRIM QAS

The manufacturer completes a questionnaire (which will contain details about the products and manufacturing site)
and submits it to SIRIM QAS; the body then assesses this form to determine whether the manufacturer’s products can
be certified according to Malaysian or international standards adopted by the country.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below to access this questionnaire:

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-1%20(Questionnaire%20Form).pdf

Upon satisfactory evaluation of this questionnaire, a quotation is send by SIRIM QAS to the applicant.

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 Illustration of Conformity Certificate Approval Process

I II III
Submission of Submission of Application Evaluation of
Questionnaire Form Documents
Form

V IV

Issuance of Certificate Laboratory analysis

of Conformity and factory audit

= Process stage
Figure 12: Conformity Certificate Approval Process

Stage II: Submission of application and payment of fees

If applicant agrees to the quotation, he/ she submits an application for Product Certification (along with supporting
documentation, as detailed out in Section 9.2.2) and makes the necessary payments by cash, cheque, or telegraphic
transfer.
Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below to access the Product Certification Application form:
http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-
2%20(Application%20for%20Product%20Certification).pdf

Stage III: Document Evaluation

SIRIM QAS evaluates the documents submitted for completeness, veracity, and alignment with Malaysian standards
framework.

Stage IV: Factory Audit and Sample Testing

Upon satisfactory documentation review, officials from SIRIM QAS will conduct a factory audit (if deemed necessary)
to verify that the applicant’s production site has an acceptable quality system. Further, the officials also draw samples to
be send to SIRIM testing laboratories. These samples will be evaluated to ensure compliance with Malaysian national
standards.

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 Stage V: Recommendation and Approval of Product Conformity Certificate by SIRIM QAS

If the testing results show that the sample conforms to the standards, SIRIM QAS will issue a Certificate of Product
Conformity, and the applicant can apply for SIRIM certification marks to be placed on the product. Alternatively, any
mismatch in standards leads to the application for the Certificate of Conformity being rejected and reasons for the same
will be provided.

Note: Certain products will need to be affixed with the SIRIM label / certification marks, and in that event, an additional
application has to be filed; the application form for the same can be accessed via the link provided below:
http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-06-
1%20(Application%20for%20Issuance%20of%20SIRIM%20Labels).pdf

Following the issue of a Product Conformity Certificate, the applicant will be placed on an annual surveillance program
to verify continuing compliance of the product.

Table11: Key Documents required for obtaining a Product Conformity Certificate

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-
Questionnaire Form 1%20(Questionnaire%20Form).pdf

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-DOC-
Product Certification Agreement 01-3%20(Product%20Certification%20Agreement%20New).pdf

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-
Application for Product Certification 2%20(Application%20for%20Product%20Certification).pdf

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-
Declaration of Approval for Trade Mark 4%20(Declaration%20of%20Approval%20for%20Trade%20Mark%2
or Brand Name 0or%20Brand%20Name).pdf

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-
Declaration by Manufacturer 5%20(Declaration%20By%20Manufacturer).pdf

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-06-
Application for SIRIM Labels 1%20(Application%20for%20Issuance%20of%20SIRIM%20Labels).p
df

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 The Malaysian Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) is responsible for regulating the quality and safety of food and
pharmaceuticals in Malaysia. The FSQD is governed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and is charged with implementing
food safety, routine compliance, sampling food premises inspection, food import control and licensing of various food
substances under the Food ACT 1963.

Illustration of Food Customs Clearance Process

I II III

Saudi Exporter Submission of documents Inspection of goods and

prepares documents for customs clearance review of documents

V IV

Release of goods to Laboratory analysis of

Importer samples

Figure 13: Food Customs Clearance Process

= Process stage

Stage I: Saudi exporter carries out the perquisites and document preparation:
 In keeping with the requirements of Malaysia Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985, all foreign food
producers, distributors, and exporters are required to file their information with the Food Safety and Quality
Division (FSQ).

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  Further, Saudi exporters have to prepare the following documents prior to export: sanitary and
phytosanitary certificates; halal certificate; certificate of analysis; and product validity for consumption in the
country of Origin Certificate as required from competent authorities in country of origin.46.

Note: The Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia is responsible for development and enforcement of laws relating
to meat and meat products, for which a Halal Certificate is required. More information on the Halal certificate is
mentioned in Section 10.2.4.

Stage II: Submission of documents for customs clearance

 The customs clearance agent submits the required documents to officials from Royal Customs Malaysia, as well
as representatives from FSQ and the Ministry of Health.
 The documents are evaluated for completeness, veracity, and credibility.

Stage III: Review of documents and physical inspection at customs control

 Following a satisfactory documentation check, all food consignments are subject to random checking and
sampling at entry ports.
 Upon entry into the country, the Royal Customs Malaysia examines the health certificates, SPS certificates,
and documents (including the sample labels) that accompany the food consignment.

Note: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS), operates as a one-stop center for the inspection of
food and issuances of import licenses.

Stage IV: Sampling for laboratory analysis

A physical sample is drawn from the products and sent for laboratory analysis by FSQ and Ministry of Health officials to
determine conformity with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements. For more information about sanitary and
phytosanitary requirements, kindly visit: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf *

Stage V: Food products are released to the importer

Satisfactory lab results will lead to the products being released to the importer; products non-compliant with SPS
requirements are either re-tested, re-exported within a period specified by the FSQ, or destroyed.

The estimated timeframe for the conclusion of the inspection and laboratory analysis procedures is 24 hours to one week.

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 The National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), was set up in October 1978 under the quality control activity of
Pharmacy and Supply Programme. This institution was established to implement quality control on pharmaceutical
products and to develop guidelines regarding registration and importation.

The NPCB is also given the task of ensuring the quality, efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals through the registration
and licensing scheme. This is achieved through the analysis of scientific data and laboratory sample tests on all
pharmaceutical products before they are marketed

All pharmaceutical products entering the Malaysian market should be registered with the National Pharmaceutical
Control Bureau (NPCB).49 The process for the same is as follows:

Stage I: Appointment of an agent (Product Registration Holder (PRH))

Saudi exporters have to appoint a Malaysian local entity/ company to make an application for the registration of
pharmaceutical products on their behalf by granting them a power of attorney. The applicant who is then referred to as
a Product Registration Holder (PRH) is responsible for the safety, quality, and efficacy of the product in Malaysia.

Stage II: Saudi exporters fulfills the pre-requisites

1. Saudi exporters have to compile the documentation necessary for submission of the registration application; this
will include the Drug Master File (DMF), more detailed information regarding the specific documentation
requirements is provided in Section 9 of this guide.
2. All pharmaceutical manufacturing sites will be subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Inspection by the
Center for Compliance and Licensing. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more
information:
http://npra.moh.gov.my/index.php/inspection/gmp-gdp

Stage III: Submission of registration application

1. Upon completion of the pre-requisites, the agent files the pharmaceutical product registration application online
along with supporting documentation (the registration dossier/ master file containing the documents compiled by
the exporter) to the NPCB Drug Directorate Registration Department.
2. The agent completes this process by registering via the link provided below:
https://quest3plus.bpfk.gov.my/front-end/login.php

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 Illustration of the process for registering Pharmaceutical Products

I II III

Appointment of an agent (Product Saudi exporters fulfills the Submission of

Registration Holder (PRH)) pre-requisites registration application


VI V IV
Evaluation by the Drug Laboratory analysis Evaluation of
Evaluation Committee and and Sample Testing application
Authority

VII

DCA Approval and Post-

registration process and
Authority

Figure 14: Pharmaceutical Products Registration Process

= Process stage
Stage IV: Application Evaluation (Screening Process)

1. The registration application is screened by the NPCB who verifies that the submitted application has all the
information required for a more thorough assessment.
2. Following a satisfactory review, the agent is notified to make a payment towards further assessment and laboratory
analysis. The payment has to be made within 30 days of this notification to the Finance Department of the NPCB.
3. A product reference number is issued to the applicant upon receipt of payment

Stage V. Laboratory analysis and Sample Testing

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 1. The applicant then submits 10 original products as samples to the NPCB that are subjected to analysis at a NPCB
Quality Control Laboratory. Depending upon the product category, hard copies of documents might also need to
be submitted at this stage.
2. If there are any queries that need to be addressed by the agent, he/she will be notified of the same and has to tender
a response within 6 months from the correspondence date.

Stage VI. Evaluation by the Drug Evaluation Committee and Authority

Upon satisfactory laboratory analyses and clarification of queries, the drug registration file is transferred to the NPCB
Technical Committee for further studies and verification (carried out in conjunction with DCA).

Stage VI. DCA Approval and Post-registration process

Once the agent receives approval from the DCA, the product is entered into the NPCB register by its assigned product
registration number (i.e. MAL number).

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for comprehensive information on the key
documents that are necessary for filing the pharmaceutical products registration application:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/Drug-Registration-Guidance-Document/revised-March-2015/Complete-DRGD-with-
appendices_update-MARCH-2015.pdf (Pgs 161 - 176)

The approval process for the registration of new pharmaceutical products in Malaysia requires approximately 12 months.

SIRIM Berhad is the national organization of standardization and quality and also serves as the government’s catalyst for
industrial research and development. Its functions include developing Malaysian standards, undertaking scientific
industrial research, and providing technology transfer and consultancy services. As the appointed standards
development agency, SIRIM publishes Malaysian standards and provides quality certification service

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 The laws and regulations are set for packaging and labelling by the Malaysian Government, which provides information
about the regulations and compulsory specifications.
Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below to view the laws and regulations:
http://mytraderepository.customs.gov.my/ms/ntm/tbtt/lab_mark/Pages/lab_mark.aspx

Table12: Minimum labelling requirements

S. No Category Information requirements

1 Product Name
2 Manufacturer’s Name and Address All labels must be in English or
3 Net Weight Malay; alternatively, an English or
4 Fortifying matter (eg. Vitamins and minerals to powdered milk) Malay stick-on label is also
5 Lot number acceptable
6 “Use before” or “Best By” date

The Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 of Malaysia governs the various aspects of food safety and quality
control including food standards, food hygiene, food import and export, food advertisement and accreditation of
laboratories.

The enforcement of Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 is targeted towards reducing food‐born hazard and
ensuring that food is safe for human consumption.
The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) of the Ministry of Health (MOH) is charged with the implementation and
enforcement of the law. FSQD implements an active food safety program which includes routine compliance, sampling,
food premises inspection, food import control activity and licensing of specified food substances required under Food
Act 1983 and its Food Regulation 1985. It also conducts a food monitoring activity on specific food contaminants and
additives.
As a preventive approach, the FSQD have been implementing food handlers training program, vetting of
food labels, giving advice to the industry and consumers, and food safety certification scheme such Health Certificate,
HACCP certification and Free Sale Certificate.

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 For details about the overall labelling requirements for the food industry, kindly visit the link provided below:
http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/gmfp/docs/GUIDELINES%20ON%20LABELLING%20OF%20FOODS%2
0AND%20FOOD%20INGREDIENTS%20PRODUCED%20FROM%20MODERN%20BIOTECHNOLOGY.pdf

Table13: Food labelling requirements

# Category Information required

Specific names must be provided.
1 Name of the food
True nature of food must be indicated.

Must be listed in descending order by weight

2 List of ingredients
Ingredients with less than 2% of the food can be neglected

The net weight must be declared as mentioned below

Net weight and a ) The minimum drained weight if the food is packed in liquid.
3
configuration b The minimum net weight, or volume or number of the content of the
package
Name, address and contact Name and address of the manufacturer /packer / the owner of the rights
information of the of the manufacture or packing or the agent.
4
manufacturer and Name and business address of the importer in Malaysia.
distributor Name of the country of origin of the food.
Date of manufacture and date of minimum durability must be declared
5 Date marking
with expiry date of consume by date clearly marked
If the validity of date marking of food is dependent on its storage, then the
6 Conditions for storage
storage direction of that food shall also be required on its label.
Irradiated foods
Type of fat or oil
Food additives
Genetically modified foods
7 Other labelling information
Derived from Animal
Nutrition table
Quality grade
Special diet food.

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 Table14: Halal Food Specifications

S.
Category Information requirements
No
Listing and illustration of components of fat, meat All labels must be in English or Malay;
1
products or meat extracts, gelatin, and rennet (if present). Translation into additional languages may
be included. Small packages with a total
surface area of less than 100 square
2 “Halal” mark certification number and certifying body
centimeters are exempted from nutrition
labeling.

The regulator of the pharmaceuticals industry in Malaysia is the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency.

Saudi exporters can visit the link provided below for more information about the industry regulator:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/

Footnote Links
1 http://fta.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/66
2 http://2016.export.gov/Malaysia/doingbusinessinmalaysia/eg_my_072633.asp
3 http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/malaysia-malaisie/market-facts-faits-sur-le-
marche/51956.aspx?lang=eng
4 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*
5 http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/specific_guides_pdf/IMPORT_12012016.pdf
6 http://www.customs.gov.my/en/faq/Pages/faq_exs.aspx
7 http://www.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/2033
8 http://www.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/656
9 https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/reports/2010/NTE/2010_NTE_Malaysia_final.pdf
10 http://mytraderepository.customs.gov.my/ms/ntm/nauto/quo/Pages/quo_pg.aspx
11 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*
12 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*
13 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*

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15 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*
16 https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf*
17 http://agritrade.iift.ac.in/html/Training/Market%20study/Malaysia.pdf
18 http://www.mot.gov.my/en/maritime/ports-in-malaysia
19 http://www.customs.gov.my/en/pg/pg_sg/Inland%20Clearance%20Depot.pdf
20 https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=unr3AwAAQBAJ&pg=PA256&lpg=PA256&dq=key+activities
+carried+out+at+malaysian+inland+container+depots&source=bl&ots=E_T8n8muAn&sig=9uXYm
RMdKQ2Sf9IW931gSeFk-
Mo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjxzMb3ya_PAhUEQBoKHaa2DYsQ6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=ke
y%20activities%20carried%20out%20at%20malaysian%20inland%20container%20depots&f=fals
e
21 http://www.linescape.com/
22 http://www.worldfreightrates.com/
23 http://www.kishtpc.com/Free-En/free_malaysia.htm
24 http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/industry_guides_pdf/Warehousing%20scheme%20(1)
.pdf
25 http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=87344&p_country=MYS&p_coun
t=199
26 http://www.malaysiabusinessregistration.com.my/free-zone-companies/
27 http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/industry_guides_pdf/Warehousing%20scheme%20(1)
.pdf
28 http://www.stetsgroup.com/2013-02-26-04-13-33/bonded-warehouse.html
29 http://www.westportsmalaysia.com/upload/Import_Process_Flow-FCL.pdf
30 http://www.customs.gov.my/en/pg/Pages/atg_ipf.aspx
31 http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploretopics/trading-across-borders
32 http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/malaysia/trading-across-borders/
33 https://www.export.gov/article?series=a0pt0000000PAuNAAW&type=Country_Commercial__kav
34 http://www.intracen.org/coffee-guide/logistics-and-insurance/bills-of-lading-and-waybills/
35 https://www.aramex.com/content/uploads/104/165/45168/QA.pdf
36 https://www.aramex.com/content/uploads/104/165/45168/QA.pdf
37 http://www.iccwbo.org/chamber-services/trade-facilitation/certificates-of-origin/what-is-a-
certificate-of-origin-/
38 http://www.globalnegotiator.com/international-trade/dictionary/sanitary-certificate/
39 http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/exports/phytosanitary-
certificates/eng/1299872808479/1299872974262
40 http://www.tmfb.net/halal-certification/halal-certification
41 http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/index.php/component/content/

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1%20(Information%20on%20Product%20Certification).pdf
43 http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/index.php/en/our-services/product-certification/product-
certification-scheme
44 http://fsq.moh.gov.my/
45 http://www.spring.gov.sg/archives/etac/documents/malaysia.pdf
46 http://www.spring.gov.sg/archives/etac/documents/malaysia.pdf
47 http://npra.moh.gov.my/
48 http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/Drug-Registration-Guidance-Document/revised-March-
2015/Complete-DRGD-with-appendices_update-MARCH-2015.pdf
49 http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/Drug-Registration-Guidance-Document/revised-March-
2015/Complete-DRGD-with-appendices_update-MARCH-2015.pdf
50 http://npra.moh.gov.my/index.php/faq/product-registration
51 http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/Drug-Registration-Guidance-Document/revised-March-
2015/Complete-DRGD-with-appendices_update-MARCH-2015.pdf
52 http://www.sirim.my/
53 http://www.customs.gov.my/en
54 http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v5/images/filepicker_users/5ec35272cb-
78/Perundangan/Garispanduan/Pelabelan/GuideNutritionLabel.pdf
55 http://agritrade.iift.ac.in/html/Training/Market%20study/Malaysia.pdf
56 http://www.mfca.org.my/articles/Information%20on%20Food%20Labeling%20Requirements%2
0in%20Malaysia.pdf
57 https://www.google.ae/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-
8#q=fsq+moh+malaysia
58 http://npra.moh.gov.my/
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