Effective from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026, the GITA Project for Own Consumption will be merged with the GITA Asset and will fall under the purview of the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). Hence, all new applications for GITA Asset for own consumption to be submitted to MGTC within the stipulated timeframe.

Meanwhile, the application period for the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) Project for business purposes and Green Income Tax Exemption (GITE) for Solar Leasing incentives has been extended until 31st December 2026. These applications can be submitted to MIDA via the InvestMalaysia portal at https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my. 

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1. Implementation of CLA Mechanism for Import Duty Exemption
Effective 1^st January 2024, **application for Import Duty and/or Sales Tax Exemption on Raw Materials and Components (Iron and Steel – HS Code 7201-7316) for raw materials under HS Tariff Code 7208, 7209, 7210, 7211, 7212, 7213, 7214, 7304, 7305 and 7306 need to obtain a Confirmation on Local Availability (CLA) through Malaysian Iron & Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and Malaysia Steel Association (MSA).

The CLA and Statutory Declaration (SD) can be downloaded from the MISIF website www.misif.org.my and submitted to MISIF and MSA  via CLA@misif.org.my. The confirmed CLA and SD then need to be attached as supporting documents in the submission of the MIDA application through the investmalaysia portal.

For more information or further clarification, please contact MISIF at 03 – 5038 7305 / email: enquiry@misif.org.my.

Click here to download the CLA Framework details.

Note **
The above mechanism does not apply to the following applications:

• Applications for Export/Free Zone (FZ)/Licenced Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW)
• Applications for Finished Product with Zero Import Duty
• Additional Quantity, Amendment and Appeal application that does not involve any changes on approved grade and descriptions

2. Import Duty Exemption on Tinplate (HS Code 7210.12.9000)
The existing policy on tinplate will be expiring on 31^st December 2023. Therefore, starting 1^st January 2024, application for Import Duty Exemption on Tinplate (HS Code 7210.12.9000) will only be considered for Export / Free Zone (FZ) / Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW) market. Any application for Domestic market will not be accepted.

For more information regarding the latest import duty exemption policy on tinplate, please contact Tariff Division at 03 – 2267 3633.

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Due to an overwhelming interest in MADANI Smart Automation Grant (SAG MADANI), the program has reached its fund capacity and is put on hold temporarily. MIDA is no longer taking new applications, and the registration is closed effective 15 December 2023 at 12.01 am.

The consideration for the grant application is subject to the availability of funding and allocation by the Government of Malaysia and current policy in force.

The present MIDA Confirmation Letter [Surat Pengesahan MIDA (SPM)] will be expired on 31^st December 2023.

Starting 1^st November 2023, company may apply for the extension of SPM via https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my to claim for import duty and/or sales tax exemption from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department on machinery/equipment/spare parts/prime movers/container trailers for the following:

• Manufacturers in Principal Customs Area (PCA)
• Companies Engaged in Hotel Business
• Haulage Operators
• Aerospace Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Companies

For further information and clarification, please contact;
Tariff Division
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
evel 16, MIDA Sentral
No. 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2267 3633

As part of MIDA’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and delivering greater services to the investors, we’re introducing evaluation and issuance fees for applications submitted to MIDA which will occur gradually, effective from 6^th November 2023. These nominal charges include the comprehensive processing applications, producing and delivering the requested documents/status, and maintaining the online system infrastructure and performance.

Further details are available at the F.A.Q(s) on MIDA website and MIDA InvestMalaysia Portal and it can be downloaded from here.

Dear Valued Customers,

We are pleased to announce that starting from July 17, 2023 MIDA has made significant upgrades to our payment channel, bringing you an enhanced and streamlined experience.

Introducing the MIDA Payment Channel, your gateway to faster, more convenient transactions. We have worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless and user-friendly platform, providing you with a range of benefits and features that will revolutionize your payment experience.

Here's what you can expect from our upgraded MIDA Payment Channel:

• Fast Transactions: With our improved payment gateway,  online payments like Credit Card and Bank Transfer (FPX) and payments between consumers and businesses will be ensured to run smoothly.
• Enhanced Security: Your security is our top priority.  As a PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) compliant, MIDA Payment Channel ensures a secured processing of payment card’s data, early detection system, and prevention measures to any upcoming security issues. For more info about PCI DSS, please click here: www.pcisecuritystandards.org
• User-Friendly Interface: We have improved the interface to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. Navigating through the payment process will be easier, allowing you to make payments hassle-free.
• Accessibility: The MIDA Payment Channel will be LIVE and accessible 24/7, providing you with the flexibility to make payments at your convenience. 

Simply visit our payment channel at https://mpaychannel.mida.gov.my

We believe that these upgrades will elevate your payment experience with MIDA, enabling smoother transactions and empowering your business growth. We remain committed to providing you with exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet your needs.

Should you have any questions or require assistance, our dedicated support team is always here to help. Please reach out to us at, mpaychannel@mida.gov.my.

Thank you for your continued trust in MIDA. We look forward to serving you through our enhanced payment channel, making your transactions faster, easier, and more secure.

Sincerely,
MIDA Payment Channel Team
MIDA - Malaysian Investment Development Authority

Kuala Lumpur, 6 April 2021 – The Government has agreed to provide certain relaxation of conditions to manufacturing and services companies that have been approved with incentives under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This is part of the proactive measures undertaken by the Government to continue Malaysia’s economic revitalisation efforts by facilitating investments and restoring investors’ confidence.

Under the normal procedure, the approved companies are required to comply with certain conditions and implement their approved projects within a specific period, as stipulated in the Approval Letters issued by MIDA. However, with the implementation of this relaxation mechanism, a company may be considered for certain relaxations on achieving the approved thresholds or meeting the implementation timeline of their approved projects, subject to compliance of identified criteria set by the Government. The relaxation of compliance with stipulated conditions is for the period between 2020 and 2021.

To leverage this facility, companies are required to submit their soonest requests to MIDA with relevant supporting documentation based on the prevailing policy decisions set by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry as well as the Ministry of Finance.

The Government hopes that this measure will further assist in supporting and stimulating the growth of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia given the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) which have challenged economic activities and businesses.

Investors are encouraged to submit their appeal applications on relaxation/amendment of incentive conditions to the relevant divisions for specific industries and services in MIDA. For further enquiries directly related to policy matters, please contact the Strategic Planning and Policy Advocacy (Services) Division of MIDA at 03-2267 3633 (ext. 6675) / zuaida@mida.gov.my or the Strategic Planning and Policy Advocacy (Manufacturing) Division of MIDA at 03-2267 3633 (ext. 6786) / masni@mida.gov.my.

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About MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube channel.

Media Contacts:
Manjit Kaur Balkar Singh (Ms)
Email: manjit@mida.gov.my | DL: +603-2267 3509

MIDA, through its InvestMalaysia Portal has launched an online application submission module on 26^th March 2021 (Friday) via https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my.

Applications that can be submitted using the online application module are as follows:

1. Manufacturing Licence (e-ML)
2. Exemption letter from ML
3. Incentive (e-Incentive)
4. Expatriate Post & RE/RO
5. Permit (PDA 2)
6. R&D/IILS/DIILS Status
7. Domestic Sales
8. Import Duty / Sales Tax Exemption (JPC) & MIDA Confirmation Letter (SPM)
9. Enquires/Feedback
10. Online Technical Support

We are pleased to inform that the next release of online application module in InvestMalaysia Portal will Go-Live on 9th April 2021 (Friday) at 9.00 am. Additional online applications under this release are as follows:

1. Post Approval for:
   i. Manufacturing Licence
   ii. Incentive
   iii. Status
   iv. Expatriate Post
   v. RE/RO
2. Post Licensing
3. Post Incentive

Therefore, kindly be informed that https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my will be down for system deployment as follows:

From 7th April 2021 (Wednesday) at 8.00 pm to 9th April 2021 (Friday) at 9.00 am.

Thank you.

For further information and clarification, please contact:

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
MIDA Sentral
No. 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 2267 3633
Fax: 603 2274 7970
Email: investmalaysia@mida.gov.my

Kuala Lumpur, 29 March 2021 – The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)’s digital transformation initiative or better known as InvestMalaysia Portal, an online application submission portal, is now open to public.

“As Malaysia is adapting to this new normal, MIDA’s role is more crucial than ever to help businesses thrive and create a better future for our country. The launching of InvestMalaysia Portal will help us meet investors’ expectations through optimised process automation and seamless data capturing and analysis,” said YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

“We can expect a more efficient evaluation, an automated approval process and easier information sharing at a single entry point. We will also get live investment updates, real-time visibility of investment projects, undertake more informed decision-making, and real-time reporting. In short, this centralised Data Warehouse will allow us to make faster and more accurate analysis through automated dashboards. This initiative will enable us to enhance KPI monitoring functions in meeting the Client Charter,” added the Senior Minister.

Operational since 26 March 2021, the portal focuses to transform MIDA’s core business functions towards improved efficiency and productivity by embracing an integrated technology system to expedite the application and approval process and further allow companies to speed-up project implementation.

As to date, the digital platform offers 10 modules for online application submission and serves as a single entry point for the stakeholders via investmalaysia.mida.gov.my microsite. Among the modules available include the enhanced Manufacturing Licence (e-ML), Exemption Letter from ML, Enhanced Incentive (e-Incentive), Expatriate Posts and Representative Office/Regional Office (RE/RO), Import Duty/Sales Tax Exemption (JPC) and MIDA Confirmation Letter (SPM) as well as Domestic Sales.

To continuously improve and ensure the systems perform at optimum levels, MIDA has set up a dedicated Customer Service Unit known as CSU. The CSU unit comprises a verification team to receive clients’ applications and a specialised team with the investment-related experience to answer customers’ enquiries related to applications, facilitation and project implementations. The establishment of CSU is anticipated to improve the user confidence in the system and provide a better experience to the companies, internal users as well as external agencies.

The InvestMalaysia Portal is a commendable effort in MIDA’s automation journey to cater to the broad spectrum of audience. Through the implementation of an end-to-end automation application process, MIDA aims to aspire shorter processing time-line, improve client charter commitment for investors and complete the digital transformation goal in supporting the industry’s current and future needs.

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About MIDA

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube channel.

Media Contacts:
Manjit Kaur Balkar Singh (Ms)
Email: manjit@mida.gov.my | DL: +603-2267 3509

MIDA, through its InvestMalaysia system will be launching an enhanced online application submission module by 26^th March 2021 (Friday) at 9.00 am via https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my.

Applications that can be submitted using the enhanced online application module are as follows:

1. Enhanced Manufacturing Licence (e-ML)
2. Exemption letter from ML
3. Enhanced Incentive (e-Incentive)
4. Expatriate Post & RE/RO
5. Permit (PDA 2)
6. R&D/IILS/DIILS Status
7. Domestic Sales
8. Import Duty / Sales Tax Exemption (JPC) & MIDA Confirmation Letter (SPM)
9. Enquires/Feedback
10. Online Technical Support

Kindly be informed,

• The current e-ML (https://eml.mida.gov.my) and e-Incentive (https://eml.mida.gov.my/incentive ) will no longer accept applications effective 25^th March 2021 (Thursday).

• https://investmalaysia.mida.gov.my  will be down from Wednesday, 24th March 2021 6pm to Friday, 26th March 2021 9am.

For further information and clarification, please contact:

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
MIDA Sentral
No. 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 2267 3633
Fax: 603 2274 7970
Email: investmalaysia@mida.gov.my