What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?
This category covers foreign, non-permanent-resident artistes performing in Malaysia or appearing in foreign filming. PUSPAL has separate performance and foreign-filming guidelines, both effective 1 May 2025. The activity must match the approved production or performance; neither approval is general permission to work.
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- PHOTOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE
PHOTOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCE OF OVERSEAS ARTISTS PUSPAL 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 All applications for filming by Foreign Film Production Companies and performances by Foreign Artistes must go through a one-stop application center managed by the responsible Ministry. 2.0 ELIGIBLE APPLICANT CATEGORIES 2.1 Foreign Artistes An individual or a group of individuals who are not Malaysian citizens and not permanent residents of Malaysia, who are filmed in a movie or hold a performance. 2.2 Foreign Crew An individual or a group of individuals who are not Malaysian citizens and not permanent residents of Malaysia, who are involved in a movie filming or a performance in Malaysia. This includes directors, camera operators, technical staff, makeup artists, crew, officers, and personnel, as well as any other positions required for a foreign performance and film production. 3.0 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Applicants must be outside of Malaysia when submitting the application. 3.2 Applicants are only allowed to enter Malaysia after obtaining approval for their Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) and Visa with Reference (VDR). 3.3 You can refer to the PUSPAL Guidelines (GPP) for more information regarding the application for Foreign Film Production and Foreign Artiste Performances. Link: https://portalpuspal.komunikasi.gov.my/ 4.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURES 4.1 Applications must be submitted online to the One-Stop Centre for Foreign Film Production and Foreign Artiste Performances (PUSPAL), Ministry of Communications, using the ePUSPAL Portal via this link: https://epuspal.komunikasi.gov.my/login 4.2 Approval for filming and performing by Foreign Artists must be obtained from the PUSPAL before submitting a Visit Pass (Professional) application to the Malaysian Immigration Department. 5.0 FEE 5.1 Performances Foreign Artistes : RM500 Foreign Crew : RM90 Opera / Circus: RM90 5.2 Film Productions Foreign Artistes : RM90 Foreign Crew : RM90 6.0 ADDRESS 6.1 Unit PUSPAL Cawangan Bahagian Visa, Pas Dan Permit Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia Aras 24, Menara Komunikasi Lot 4g9, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4 Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62100 Putrajaya Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya 6.2 Bahagian Pembangunan Kandungan (Unit Permohonan Penggambaran Filem Asing Dan Persembahan Artis Luar Negara (PUSPAL)) Kementerian Komunikasi Aras 24 & 33, Menara Komunikasi Lot 4g9, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4 Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62100 Putrajaya Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
- Current guideline publication
GARIS PANDUAN PUSPAL – PUSPAL Skip to content PUSPAL Facebook-f Instagram Soalan Lazim Hubungi Kami Aduan dan Maklum Balas Peta Laman Menu GARIS PANDUAN PUSPAL Garis Panduan PUSPAL (GPP) v6.0 adalah berkuat kuasa pada 1 Mei 2025. GPP v6.0 dibahagikan kepada dua (2) kategori iaitu persembahan artis luar negara dan penggambaran filem asing. GPP Persembahan Artis Luar Negara/Foreign Artist Performance Versi Bahasa Melayu English Version GPP Penggambaran Filem Asing/Foreign Filming Versi Bahasa Melayu English Version UNIT PUSPAL Aras 24, Kementerian Komunikasi Lot 4G9, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya Tel: 03-8911 5356| Faks: 03-8911 5360| Emel: puspal[at]komunikasi.gov.my Paparan Terbaik pada resolusi tinggi 1920×1080 Dasar Keselamatan Dasar Privasi Peta Laman Total Visitors 185850 271 Visitors Today 65 Live visitors Penafian: Pihak Kerajaan Malaysia dan Kementerian Komunikasi tidak bertanggungjawab terhadap sebarang kehilangan atau kerosakan yang dialami kerana menggunakan maklumat dalam laman ini. Hakcipta Terpelihara 2024© PORTALPUSPAL KK
- 10. REGISTRATION WITH PUSPAL
10. REGISTRATION WITH PUSPAL 19 11. QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT 19 12. CATEGORY OF PERFORMANCE BY FA IN MALAYSIA & TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD (TWP). 19 13. PRE-APPLICATION 21 14. APPLICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE BY FOREIGN ARTISTES (FAs) IN MALAYSIA 22 15. WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION 23 16. APPROVAL & DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION 23 17. ANCILLARY APPLICATIONS 24 PART 4: PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS (PLIK) 28 18. PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS (PLIK) 28 19. ISSUANCE OF PLIK 28 20. INTERIM PLIK 28 21. INTERIM PLIK 28 PART 5: WITHHOLDING TAX 30 3 22. WITHHOLDING TAX 30 PART 6: CODE OF ETHICS AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT 32 23. DRESS CODE DURING PERFORMANCE 32 24. CONDUCT DURING PERFORMANCE 32 25. RESTRICTIONS ON SPONSORSHIP, PROMOTION AND SALE 33 26. RESTRICTIONS ON LARGE CAPACITY PERFORMANCES BY FOREIGN ARTISTES (FAs) ON PARTICULAR DATES 34 PART 7: ORGANISER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 36 27. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 36 28. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 36 PART 8: SAFETY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 39 29. SAFETY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 39 30. PUSPAL MONITORING TEAM 39 31. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE IN REGARD TO THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY 40 32. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE FOR ANY CONTRAVENTION OF CODE OF ETHICS 40 PART 9: ACTION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES 44 33. EFFECTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE 44 34. FIRST OFFENCE 44 35. SECOND OFFENCE/CRIMINAL OFFENCE 44 36. REPEAT OFFENCES 44 37. OFFENCES DUE TO EXTERNAL INFLUENCE 45 38. EXPLANATION BY ORGANISER 45 PART 10: MINISTERIAL POWERS 47 39. POWER OF MINISTER TO ISSUE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS 47 APPENDICES 48 APPENDIX A: LIST OF PERFORMANCE/CONCERT VENUE 49 APPENDIX B: JK-PUSPAL AND PUSPAL UNIT FUNCTIONS 51 APPENDIX C: PRE-APPLICATION 54 APPENDIX D: NEW APPLICATION 56 APPENDIX E: PUSPAL APPLICATION FLOWCHART 59 APPENDIX F: ADDITIONAL APPLICATION 60 APPENDIX G: SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL 61 APPENDIX H: EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD 64 APPENDIX I: SHORTENING OF TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD 65 4 APPENDIX J: CHANGE OF DATE OR POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE 66 APPENDIX K: APPLICATION TO CHANGE FA AND/OR FC 67 APPENDIX L: PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS (PLIK) APPLICATION 68 APPENDIX M: WITHHOLDING TAX 69 APPENDIX N: PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST 70 APPENDIX O: INCIDENT MANAGEMENT FLOWCHART IN REGARD TO FA AND/OR FC 74 APPENDIX P: RISKY CONDUCT OF FOREIGN ARTISTE(S) 75 APPENDIX Q: INCIDENT MANAGEMENT REPORTING TEMPLATE 76 5 ACRONYMS FA(s) Foreign Artiste(s) FC Foreign Crew FFPCs Foreign Film Production Companies JIM Department of Immigration of Malaysia JK-PUSPAL PUSPAL Committee KASTAM Royal Malaysian Customs Department LA(s) Local Artiste(s) LC Local Crew LHDNM Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia MOTAC Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture PDRM Royal Malaysian Police PLIK Professional Visit Pass PUSPAL Unit for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artiste VDR Visa With Reference 6 GPP 6.0 PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. OBJECTIVE These Guidelines are intended to clarify the following matters: 1.1 Government policy regarding the application process for performances by Foreign Artistes (FAs); 1.2 The determination of detailed procedures related to the application process and approval for performances by FAs in Malaysia; 1.3 The determination of comprehensive procedures for incident management on the performance day. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 Based on a Cabinet decision in 2001, all applications involving filming by Foreign Film Production Companies (FFPCs) and performances by FAs shall go through a one-stop process managed by the appointed Ministry. 2.2 These Guidelines are applicable to performances by FAs in Malaysia. For filming by FFPCs in Malaysia, please refer to PUSPAL Guidelines on Filming by FFPCs. 2.3 The Government, through the Ministry, has set up: (a) a one-stop agency to coordinate applications for filming by FFPCs and performances by FAs, known as the Unit for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artiste (PUSPAL); and (b) a committee known as JK-PUSPAL, to consider applications for foreign filming and performances by FAs made through PUSPAL. 2.4 The PUSPAL Guidelines serve as a medium to clarify the application procedure and related regulations, whilst taking into account the relationship between PUSPAL and related Government Agencies in granting licences/permits/approvals for filming by FFPCs and performances by FAs in Malaysia. 2.5 The PUSPAL Guidelines were first published in 2005, and have been revised in 2007, 2010, 2015 and 2022. 3. INTERPRETATION For the purposes of these Guidelines, the following interpretations shall be applied to the meanings in reference to - 8 “Applicant” means any party qualified to make an application for the performance of FAs in Malaysia; “artistic” means works such as poetry, painting, music, and other compositions created with talent (competence), a product of creation and description of art, something related to art, beauty (refined); “Committee for Application for Foreign Filming and Performance by Foreign Artiste (JK-PUSPAL)” means a committee comprising of several Government Agencies responsible for considering applications for filming and performance by FAs; “cigarette” means any product consisting wholly or partially of tobacco, which is cut, shredded or manufactured, or of any tobacco derivative or substitute, rolled up in a single or more wrapper, or any electronic and non-electronic cigarette devices which can be immediately smoked; “closed premises” means any place upon which any construction or structure has been erected, any premise or building whether permanent or temporary, or any other place in which any form of entertainment is held and where the public is allowed entry, with or without payment; “culture” refers to the entire way of life (including the actions, behaviour and thinking) and the result of all activities and creations in material or spiritual form (tangible and intangible) of a society; “drugs” means any dangerous drugs or substances set out in the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 [Act 234]; “entertainment” means an artistic and cultural activity that is exhibited and performed to an audience, for the purpose of entertaining the public or any class of the public; “end of performance” means a mode of action to end a performance by turning off: (a) the lights on stage; (b) the audio system; or (c) both at the same time. “foreign artistes (FAs)” means any individual or group of individuals who are neither Malaysian citizens nor permanent residents of Malaysia, who carries out a performance; “foreign crew (FC)” means any individual or a group of individuals who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of Malaysia, involved in an artistic and cultural performance, including directors, camerapersons, make-up artists, crew, officials, staff and any other position required for any performance; 9 “gambling” means any game based on chance or skill and chance played as bets, either monetary or goods in lieu of money, and includes any such games stipulated by any law in force; “Government” means the Federal Government; “Government Agency” means the ministry, department or statutory body of the Federal Government or State Government or local authority; “incident” means any unplanned occasion that involves: (a) public safety; or (b) the contravention of the code of ethics stipulated in Part 6. “liquor” means intoxicating liquor as defined in by Section 2 of the Customs Act 1967 [Act 235]; “local artistes (LAs)” means any individual or group of individuals who are Malaysian citizens or permanent residents of Malaysia, who carries out a performance; “local authority” means (a) any local authority established or deemed to be established under the Local Government Act 1976 [Act 171]; (b) the Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur appointed in accordance with Section 3 of the Federal Capital Act 1960 [Act 190]; (c) the local authority established under the Federal Territory of Labuan (Amendment of Local Government Ordinance) Act 1993; (d) the local authority established under the Perbadanan Putrajaya Act 1995 [Act 536]; (e) any local authority in Sabah established or deemed to be established under the Local Government Ordinance 1961; (f) any local authority in Sarawak established or deemed to be established under the Local Authorities Ordinance 1996; or (g) includes any individual or group of individuals appointed or authorised under any written law to carry out and implement the power and function given to and imposed on any local authority under any written law; “local crew (LC)” means any individual or a group of individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of Malaysia, involved in an artistic and cultural performance in Malaysia, including directors, camerapersons, make-up artists, crew, officials, staff and any other position required for a performance; 10 “Maximum Approval Value” means the maximum number of FAs approved to carry out performances at a premise at any given time; “Minister and the Ministry” means the Minister and Ministry responsible for the entry of FAs and/or FCs; “nation” means Malaysia, unless otherwise stated; “open premises” means public venues or any open space allocated or designated for public use or opened to the public at any given time, with or without payment; “Organiser” refers to - (a) any company specialising in organising artistic and cultural performances involving FAs and/or FCs; (b) any management of any hotel or tourist accommodation premises or entertainment premises intending to hold performances by FAs at said hotel or premise; (c) any registered society or organisation intending to carry out performances by FAs; or (d) any individual officer or officers employed by such a company, management or registered society or organisation; “performance” means: (a) any artistic and cultural activity carried out in relation to the performing arts, whether in a closed or open premise and whether entrance fees are charged or not; (b) any artistic and cultural activity held in the following venues - (i) Hotels; (ii) Entertainment centres; (iii) Entertainment premises; (iv) Cultural centres; (v) Stadiums; (vi) TV stations (recording); or (vii) Other premises approved by JK-PUSPAL; (c) any artistic and cultural activity that involves - (i) Performance or concert in an open or closed premise; (ii) Promotion of FA’s album, songs or films; and (iii) Promotion of goods and products; 11 “performance capacity” means the maximum number of patrons attending the performance, which are further classified below: Capacity *Number of Patrons Attending “Small Capacity Performance” Less than or equal to 500 “Medium Capacity Performance” 501 to 5,000 “Large Capacity Performance” More than 5,000 *Based on expected number of tickets sold. The list of performance venue in Malaysia is in Appendix A. “performance period” means the number of hours or number of days in which a performance by an FA is held; “Professional Visit Pass (PLIK)” means any work permit issued by JIM to foreign nationals who intend to carry out specific work for a short, defined period of time in Malaysia; “PUSPAL Monitoring Team” means the group consisting of JK-PUSPAL members and/or PUSPAL Unit members that will assist in monitoring any Capacity Performance; “PUSPAL Officer(s)” means an identified representative from JK-PUSPAL that is responsible for leading the PUSPAL Monitoring Team at any Capacity Performance; “representation” means the process of fact preparation for the consideration of JK-PUSPAL, for the purposes of maintaining its decision or otherwise; “Responsible Organiser(s)” means an identified representative(s) from the Organiser that is responsible for the application and monitoring of any Capacity Performance; “Temporary Work Period” means the number of days calculated from the date the FA and/or FC enters Malaysia and carries out temporary work, until the date the FA and/or FC leaves Malaysia; “tobacco” means the Nicotiana tabacum plant species or any part of it, whether cured or not, including hybrids of the species, hybrids resulting from crossbreeding of the species or crossbreeding with other species or hybrids of the plant and genetically engineered versions of the species or hybrids; and 12 “withholding tax” means the tax levied on non-residents (individuals/bodies other than individuals) on remuneration or other income in connection with services carried out or provided in Malaysia, in accordance with the Income Tax Act 1967 [Act 53] and any relevant Public Rulings existing and effective as at the date of the Performance. 4. APPLICATION 4.1 All performances by FAs in Malaysia are under the supervision of PUSPAL and subject to the Guidelines except, (a) All performances by FAs in Sabah and Sarawak; (b) FAs and/or Foreign Crew (FC) under the category of Commercial Officer whose contract with their employer exceeds 180 days continuously, without an application for extension in the relevant period; (c) Performances by FAs declared by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) as being part of a Cultural Exchange Program; and (d) Performances by FAs declared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN) or MOTAC as being part of a Cultural Cooperation Program between Malaysia and any foreign State. 4.2 Notwithstanding Item 4.1, all performances by FAs excluded from the supervision of PUSPAL and the application of these Guidelines are subject to taxation laws, immigrations laws and other relevant laws in force. 4.3 Any party interested in the Cultural Exchange Program or Cultural Cooperation Program mentioned in Items 4.1(c) and 4.1(d) respectively should refer to the International Relations Division (Culture), MOTAC for further information. 13 GPP 6.0 PART 2: COMMITTEE FOR APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN FILMING AND PERFORMANCE BY FOREIGN ARTISTE (JK-PUSPAL) 5. FUNCTION The function of JK-PUSPAL is to consider and make decisions on applications for foreign filming and performances by FAs. 6. COMPOSITION JK-PUSPAL shall comprise of the following members: Chairman : Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications Acting Chairman : Any Deputy Officer of the Ministry of Communications as assigned by the Chairman Permanent Members : With reference to the respective functions as prescribed in Appendix B Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) 1. Undersecretary of Policy Division (Culture) or representative Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) 2. Director of Special Branch or representative 3. Chief Public Relations Officer or representative 4. Designated Officer in-charge Police District or representative Department of Immigration of Malaysia (JIM) 5. Director General or representative 15 Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (LHDNM) 6. Director of Foreign Taxpayer Branch or representative Royal Malaysian Customs Department (KASTAM) 7. Director General or representative Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN) 8. Secretary General or representative Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) 9. Undersecretary of Enforcement and Control Division or representative National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) 10. Chief Executive Officer or representative Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (JAKIM) 11. Director General or representative Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 12. Executive Director of Socio-Economic Development or representative National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) 13. Director General or representative Associate Members (ex- : A representative from any Government or officio) private agency, as prescribed in Appendix B. Secretariat : PUSPAL Unit 16 7. QUORUM The minimum number of permanent members required to convene a JK- PUSPAL meeting is seven (7). LHDNM, JIM and PDRM are required to attend each meeting. 8. DECISION ON APPLICATION 8.1 Any decision made by JK-PUSPAL on any application shall be the decision of the majority of the members present at the meeting. 8.2 Any decision made by JK-PUSPAL on any application shall be made known to the Applicant in writing, or through telephone, or through the PUSPAL’s portal. 8.3 Any Applicant who is not satisfied with the decision made by JK-PUSPAL may make a representation for consideration. The decision from an appeal is considered as final result. 8.4 When an appeal is approved, the Applicant may be charged with additional guarantee on top of existing one that has to be paid to the Local Authority for an amount that will be decided by JK-PUSPAL, based on the risks and capacity size of the performance. 8.5 Any party affected by any decision made by JK-PUSPAL is not entitled to claim any damages or compensation or take any legal action against the Government. 9. MANAGEMENT For the purpose of carrying out management and responsibilities under these Guidelines, JK-PUSPAL shall be operated/facilitated by PUSPAL Unit under the purview of the Ministry. 17 GPP 6.0 PART 3: APPLICATIONS 10. REGISTRATION WITH PUSPAL 10.1 Any individual/organisation that intends to submit an application for the first time must be registered with PUSPAL. 10.2 The following documents are required for registration: (a) Application Letter for Registration; and (b) Certified Business Registration Slip (CTC MYDATA SSM) or a duly certified copy thereof. 10.3 Any first-time applicant will also be interviewed and assessed by JK- PUSPAL. 11. QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT 11.1 Only Organisers that have been registered with PUSPAL are entitled to submit an application. 11.2 Any representative acting on behalf of an Organiser shall include a Letter of Authorisation at the time of submission. 11.3 An Organiser and/or its representative is required to have an income tax number that has been registered with LHDNM. 12. CATEGORY OF PERFORMANCE BY FA IN MALAYSIA & TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD (TWP). An application for performance by FA in Malaysia may refer to any of the following categories: No. Category Explanation Maximum (TWP) 1. Entertainment Any performance by a FA at any 90 days Premises entertainment premise or three (3) Performance star hotel and above, which possesses an entertainment licence and contract with specific period. 2. Concert Music performance by singers or 90 days musicians in front of a large audience, and may involve the sale of tickets with pricing that varies based on seating categories. 19 No. Category Explanation Maximum (TWP) 3. Singing/Music Music performance by singers or 90 days musicians in front of an audience, at a scale smaller than concerts. 4. Theatre/Opera/ (i) Any visual performance that 90 days Magic Show/ involves elements of drama, Orchestra music, singing and alike; or (ii) Any performance intended to assist local opera artistes or existing opera bodies in the country; or (iii) Any magic show performance in front of an audience; or (iv) Any orchestra performance intended to assist local orchestra artistes. 5. Dance/ (i) Any performance consisting of 90 days Acrobatics/ whole-body movements, Circus/Self- synchronised to the rhythm of Defence music be it in traditional, modern or contemporary form; or (ii) Any performance that involves bodily movements requiring agility, skill and flexibility; or (iii) Any performance by a group of entertainers consisting of various skills such as acrobatics, clowns and alike; or (iv) Any showcase of self- defence/martial arts in front of an audience. 6. Promotion Any promotional program for a 90 days specified cause or item such as animated characters, artistes, albums, songs, concerts, films, drawings, books, products and alike. 7. Contract Artiste Where an FA enters into a contract 365 days with an Organiser for a duration that exceeds 90 days for various performances (such as album recordings, promotional activities, television station appearances etc.) during a TWP, and the average payment rate is not less than RM 20 No. Category Explanation Maximum (TWP) 3,000 per month. FAs under this category refers to those affiliated with television stations and recording companies. 8. Master of Includes individuals or a group of 90 days Ceremony/Host individuals who are directly involved in any events and manage the stage such as hosts, speakers, moderators, reviewers, comedians and educators. 9. Music Festival An event featuring musical 90 days performances by various singers or musicians which may take place on multiple stages within a designated premise and may span across several days. 10. Others Includes individuals or a group of 90 days individuals who are directly involved in any events, perform on stage and other performers apart from those stated in the above-mentioned categories. 13. PRE-APPLICATION 13.1 Applicants falling under the category of Concert, Music Festival, Entertainment Premise Performance (DJ) and Master of Ceremony/Host are required to submit a Pre-Application in the manner prescribed in Appendix C, for the purpose of reviewing the initial status and concept of the FAs performance before any official application such performance can be submitted to PUSPAL. 13.2 Any decision on the Pre-Application shall not be considered as a final decision for any performance by FA in Malaysia. However, any advertising, promotion and ticket sales for any performance by FA in Malaysia shall obtain the pre-approval. 13.3 The Applicant shall be notified regarding the decision on the Pre- Application within 14 days from the date the Pre-Application was received. 21 14. APPLICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE BY FOREIGN ARTISTES (FAs) IN MALAYSIA 14.1 NEW APPLICATION (a) Subject to Item 13 of these Guidelines, any Applicant who intends to submit an application for performance by FA in any category is required to submit a complete application within the period as mentioned in Appendix D. Applications submitted later than the specified period will not be considered for processing. (b) A complete application must be submitted within the above- mentioned period(s) for the purpose of: (i) Ensuring smooth coordination for the process of obtaining visas with references (VDR) from the relevant office or Malaysian embassies or high commissions in the foreign country of any FA and/or FC that requires a visa to enter Malaysia. (ii) Addressing any issues (such as incomplete applications) are resolved before the start of the performance period. (iii) Facilitating the application process for any permits or approvals that may be required from local authorities and other relevant Government Agencies before the start of the performance period. (c) For the purposes of such application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix D. (d) The application procedure is illustrated in Appendix E. 14.2 ADDITIONAL APPLICATION (a) Any Applicant who intends to submit a subsequent application for the same category of performance must submit an Additional Application no later than 14 days before the start date of the TWP prescribed in Item 12 of these Guidelines. (b) For the purposes of such Additional Application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix F. 22 14.3 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL (a) JK-PUSPAL may require a preliminary viewing or hearing of any live or recorded performance by FA before granting approval for any application. JK-PUSPAL may grant a Maximum Approval Value based on reasonable consideration and determination of the number of FAs required in any particular performance, for all categories of performance. (b) Notwithstanding the above, an Applicant is also required to abide by special conditions (if any) in respect of the relevant category of performance by FA as prescribed in Appendix G. 15. WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION 15.1 Any Applicant who wishes to withdraw their application whether or not approval has been granted by JK-PUSPAL, is required to submit a letter requesting withdrawal along with any justification and supporting documents. 15.2 Submission must be made by writing and online to PUSPAL Unit as soon as possible. 15.3 The Organiser shall make a clear statement/announcement of any cancellation of a performance via any platform accessible by the public. 15.4 Any loss is at the sole risk and responsibility of the Organiser. 16. APPROVAL & DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION 16.1 Per Item 8, any decision made by JK-PUSPAL shall be communicated to the Applicant within 14 days from the date of receipt of any application, except for problematic or incomplete applications that may be rectified by the Applicant. 16.2 An application may be dismissed by JK-PUSPAL due to the following reasons: (a) The contents of the application are incomplete or inaccurate, and the Applicant has failed to rectify the application; and/or (b) The Organiser and/or representative has been blacklisted by JK-PUSPAL; and/or (c) Background checks on the performance reveal that the FA has negatively touched on national policies, religious issues, ethnic issues, cultural sensitivities and/or any other matter that prejudices public interest; and/or 23 (d) Background checks on the performance reveal that the FA has violated the Code of Ethics as stated in Part 6 of these Guidelines, and there is suggestion that the FA would not be willing to comply if the application was approved; and/or (e) There are written directives from any Local Authority or Government Agency opposing the application; and/or (f) Any other reason deemed reasonable at the discretion of JK- PUSPAL. 17. ANCILLARY APPLICATIONS 17.1 APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD (TWP) (a) An application for extension of TWP for FAs and/or FC shall only be considered where; (i) The FA is from an ASEAN country; and (ii) No warning or negative reports has been made by any party regarding the FA, their performance or the Organiser during any previous performance. (b) The maximum period of extension of TWP that may be granted is 90 days for all categories of performance by FAs except the category of Contract Artiste, where no extension will be granted. (c) Any application for extension of TWP must be submitted no later than 14 days before the date such work period is scheduled to expire. (d) For the purposes of such Application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix H. 17.2 APPLICATION FOR SHORTENING OF TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD (TWP) (a) An application for shortening of TWP for FAs and/or FC must be submitted to PUSPAL Unit. (b) For the purposes of such Application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix I. 24 17.3 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF DATE OR POSTPONEMENT OF PERFORMANCE (a) Subject to the Regulations of the relevant Government Agencies, an application for change of date or postponement of performance shall only be considered where the proposed date does not exceed 30 days from the original date of performance by FA. (b) An application for change of date or postponement of performance must be submitted no later than seven (7) days after the start date of performance by FA. (c) For the purposes of such Application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix J. (d) Where the proposed date exceeds 30 days from the original date of performance by FA, approval for such performance will be revoked and the Organiser shall be required to resubmit their application for performance as a fresh application. 17.4 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF FOREIGN ARTISTE (FA) AND/OR FOREIGN CREW (FC) (a) Any Applicant who, after having received approval from JK-PUSPAL and with specific reasons, intends to (i) Change any FA and/or FC from such persons originally applied for; (ii) Substitute any FA and/or FC whose TWPs have been shortened; or (iii) Replace any FA and/or FC who have failed to enter Malaysia - must submit an Application no later than 14 working days before the start date of the TWP as prescribed in Item 12 of these Guidelines. (b) For the purposes of such Application, an Applicant is required to submit all documents in the manner and as prescribed in Appendix K. (c) Where an application falls under the category of Entertainment Premise Performance, an application for change of FA and/or FC are limited to two (2) times only. 25 17.5 APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF FOREIGN ARTISTE (FA) AND/OR FOREIGN CREW (FC) FROM EXISTING ORGANISER TO NEW ORGANISER (a) An application to transfer any FA and/or FC still under contract to perform with an existing Organiser is not permitted unless the PLIK issued for the FA and/or FC under the existing Organiser has expired or been terminated prematurely. (b) Any application for performance by FA in Malaysia by the new Organiser must be submitted as a fresh application to JK-PUSPAL. (c) Notwithstanding Items 17.5(a) and 17.5(b), any application to any FA and/or FC from one Organiser to another after the expiry of TWP must also be submitted as a fresh application to JK-PUSPAL. (d) If such application is supported, the FA and/or FC must exit and re- enter Malaysia without having to observe any cooling-off period. (e) The new Organiser will also be responsible for obtaining a new PLIK for the FA and/or FC from JIM. 26
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10. REGISTRATION WITH PUSPAL 10.1 Any individual/ organisation that intends to submit an application for the first time must be registered with PUSPAL. 10.2 The following documents are required for registration: (a) Application Letter for Registration; (b) A copy of the film production license issued by FINAS for the LFPC; and (c) Certified Business Registration Slip (CTC MYDATA SSM) or a duly certified copy thereof. 10.3 Any first-time applicant will also be interviewed and assessed by JK- PUSPAL. 11. QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT 11.1 Only LFPCs are eligible to be an Applicant. 11.2 Any Production’s Representative acting on behalf of an LFPC shall include a Letter of Authorisation in the application submission. 11.3 The LFPC and/or its representative must have an income tax number that has been registered with LHDNM. 11.4 The Foreign Filming Application Flowchart is illustrated in Appendix B. 12. CATEGORY OF FILM PRODUCTION AND TEMPORARY WORK PERIOD (TWP) 12.1 An application for foreign film production in Malaysia may refer to any of the following categories: No. Category Explanation 1. Advertisements Shooting a short film to promote a product, service or information for the purpose of informing the public. 2. Documentary Non-fiction film production that displays information or facts about a certain subject. 3. Feature A story or event recorded as a moving image (Movie/Drama) and shown in cinemas or on television. 17 No. Category Explanation 4. TV Programmes Television shows either recorded or live. 5. Others Filming other than Commercials, Documentaries, Feature Films and TV Programmes. 12.2 The TWP for FAs and/or FCs is based on the requirements of the foreign film production and shall not exceed 180 days. 12.3 However, LFPCs are allowed to submit applications to extend the TWP beyond 180 days based on the requirements of the foreign film production. 12.4 If the approved TWP exceeds 180 days, an Interim PLIK approval will be granted by JIM. 12.5 JK-PUSPAL may set a reasonable TWP at its own discretion, subject to JK-PUSPAL's considerations and relevant Government Agency regulations.