Q1

What is a Manufacturing Licence (ML)?

A1

Under Industrial Coordination Act 1975, manufacturing companies with shareholder fund of RM2.5 million & above and employing 75 or more are required to obtain a Manufacturing License (ML) [in Sabah called `Federal Manufacturing License' (FML)] from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia (MITI).

Q2

What is a State Government Approval (SGA)?

A2

In Sabah, manufacturers with shareholders fund of less than RM2.5 million and engaging less than 75 employees are required to obtain the State Government Approval (SGA).

Note: This approval is a prerequisite before trading licences can be issued to manufacturing companies by Local Authorities.

Q3

What is `Handsholding Services'?

A3

`Handsholding Services' are services rendered to companies/investors/entrepreneurs (SME) who are facing implementation and/or operational problems.