Malaysia Lifts Export Permit Requirements From Certain Goods
A range of Malaysian exporters, including traders of food and cut-flowers, no longer need a permit from the Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services to export their goods, according to an Aug. 13 Hong Kong Trade Development Council report. The change lifted export restrictions from items covered under 524 different Harmonized System codes in an effort to “reduce bureaucracy in the business sector,” the report said. The Malaysian government is also encouraging businesses to “report any red‑tape‑related matters of concern” to further reduce bureaucracy.