Effective September 20, 2015, applications for Scheduled Controlled Goods (CSA) licenses must be submitted online through the Business Licensing Electronic Support System (BLESS) website.

BLESS has been developed through phases namely, BLESS 1.0 starting on September 20, 2015 and the second phase of BLESS 2.0 which started on April 1, 2017. BLESS version 2.0 was fully launched on December 31, 2017 and all CSA license applications must be submitted to BLESS 2.0 at the link https:// bless2.bless.gov.my/bless2 .

Generally, there are four (4) CSA license application modules developed in the BLESS system and license applications received can be processed at the KPDN Headquarters (HQ); KPDN State Branch; and KPDN branches nationwide according to the location of the business premises. However, CSA license approval can only be carried out at KPDN or State KPDN Headquarters by licensing officers who have been delegated authority by the Supply Controller as in Paragraph 5, Guidelines for Licensing of Scheduled Controlled Goods Under the Supply Control Act 1961 (AKB 1961) and the Supply Control Regulations 1974 (PPKB 1974).

The list of Modules developed as well as processor offices is as follows:

Introduction

On 2 February 2015, KPDN took over the portfolio of sugar import and export permits from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) as stated in the Customs (Prohibition on Import / Export) (Amendment) Order 2015. Sugar regulated by KPDN is classified in under HS Coe 1701 and 1702 only. Sugar import and export activities require an import / export permit (AP) from KPDN. Each AP has an effective period of six (6) months from the date of approval.

Company Registration Procedure (New / Existing)

- Application for a permit (AP) to import / export sugar is online through the ePermit system;

- New applications (first time applicants) need to register on the website: http://reg.dagangnet.com/;

- For existing applicants, existing status means the applicant / user has used another module in the ePermit system with Dagangnet / other Government agencies. Therefore, the applicant only needs to add the KPDN / MITI module for the sugar AP application; and

- After the registration is approved, the applicant can proceed with the sugar AP application which needs to be applied for online on the Trade website

Company Registration Checklist

1. Company Profile (FORM 24)
2. Company Profile (FORM 49)
3. Company Profile (FORM 9)
4. Additional FORM 13 if the company changes its name - other registration information at another SSM Registration
5. FORM A, B and D (only for Partnership and Private companies, if a Bhd. company, please upload a blank document)
6. Memorandum & Articles of Association (M&A) – The company's founding agreement document is required under the Companies Act
7. MIDA Manufacturing License
8. Scheduled Controlled Goods License (CSA License) from KPDN; and
9. Catalog (Product) (*Not required for refined sugar & raw sugar)

Edible Wheat Flour

Flour used to make human food such as general purpose wheat flour, bread flour, cake flour and so on. Of the various types of flour under this category, SIRIM only sets mandatory standards for eight (8) types of flour as follows:

• White Flour
• High Protein Flour
• Protein-Increased Flour
• Atta Flour
• Wholemeal Flour
• Self-Raising Flour
• Enriched Flour
• Chlorinated Flour
• Industri Use Flour

Flour used for industrial use such as animal feed and glue manufacturing.

Both types of flour are classified under the same definition code under the Customs (Prohibition on Import) Order 2017 which is 1101.00.11 00 and 1101.00.19 00 (Wheat Flour)

Exportation of Wheat Flour

The export of wheat flour is only open to wheat flour manufacturers who have a license to manufacture scheduled goods (CSA).

Exporting wheat flour also requires written permission from KPDN.

Maklumat Asas Industri Minyak Masak

- KPDN started taking over from the Ministry of Plantation Industry and Commodities (MPIC) starting November 1, 2016.

- A quota of 60,000MT for the distribution and sale of cooking oil in 1kg polybag packets at a set price of RM2.50/kg.

- A 25,000MT quota for the distribution and sale of cooking oil in bottles under the Cooking Oil Price Control Mechanism Program (COPCMP).

Introduction

The Cabinet meeting on 31 March 2017 has agreed to the proposal to make the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNNKK) as the custodian of the cement import policy effective from 1 June 2017. In accordance with the decision, the issuance of a conditional Certificate of Approval (COA) maintained under the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

Classification Code
Cement is categorized under 4 classification codes based on the Customs (Prohibition on Import) Order 2017 as follows:

Cement and Clinker Export Permit

Portland Cement (kod tarif – 2523.29.29.90 00)
Cement Clinker (kod tarif – 2523.10.10 00)

• Applications for Cement and Clinker Export Permits must be made online through the ePermit System
• New applications that have not yet registered with DagangNet must register the company online as a new user to obtain an ID and password first at reg.dagangnet.com.my
• After registering the approved company and also for existing DagangNet users (who have registered and used modules developed by DagangNet), applications for Cement and Clinker Export Licenses can be made online by using the ID and password provided at the newepermit access .dagangnet.com.my

Company Registration Checklist

1. Application letter from the importing company using the letterhead of the company, The content of the letter must state the purpose of importation, the quantity, the imported country, the type of cement and the tariff code (HS Code), the amount to be imported in metric ton units and the expected arrival date (estimated time of arrival ETA) of the product;
2. Purchase Order / Quotation / Invoice from the supplier;
3. Wholesale / Retail License or Scheduled Control Goods Permit issued under the Supply Control Act 1961 by MDTCA.

• Basic Information of the Face Mask Industry Face masks were declared as controlled items under the Supply Control Act 1961 starting August 26, 2009 to ensure that there is always enough of these items in the market.
• Face masks are also regulated under the Price Control and Anti-Profitability Act (AKHAP) 2011 which started on 26 August 2009 to ensure that the price of these items remains stable at all times.
• Face masks controlled under the Supply Control Act 1961 and AKHAP 2011 medical or surgical type 1ply, 2ply, 3ply and N95.
• Face masks have also been gazetted as goods under the Supply Control Act 1961 Supply Control (Export Prohibition) (Amendment) 2020 which came into force on 18 March 2020 in line with the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure that the need for these goods is sufficient in the domestic market. The export of face masks is only allowed with written approval from the Malaysian Supply Controller.
• Face mask export approvals are categorized according to purpose as follows:

1. 1. Commercial local manufacturers
   2. Commercial trader / importer
   3. Personal use – Humanitarian Aid Mission
   4. Personal use – Individual / Family Member
   5. Personal use – Branch Company Staff

PPHSSL Program Explanation

The Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan Price Standardization Program (PPHSSL) is a program to standardize the prices of sugar, wheat flour for general use, cooking oil in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan (SSL) to match the prices in Peninsular Malaysia. The implementation of the program began in February 2013.

PPHSSL Program Allocation