2014年3月3日月曜日

Malaysia update controlled items list

According to e-federal gazette of Malaysia, new controlled items list is published on 28 Feb, 2014 as "STRATEGIC TRADE (STRATEGIC ITEMS) (AMENDMENT) ORDER 2014".

http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my/eng_main/main_carian_tajuk.php?key=strategic&tarikh_pewartaan1=&tarikh_pewartaan2=&Cari=Search

It comes into operation on 1 April 2014.  (However, according to FAQ of STA 2010, Malaysia MITI stated in the past, they will have 3 months grace period for implementation of updated list.)

Malaysia implemented its export control scheme since 2011, and this is their first control list update ever.  The new list looks in tandem with current EU list.

Singapore enhance STS effective from 1 April 2014

According to Circular No: 04/2014 dated Feb 26, 2014 issued by Singapore Customs, they enhance Strategic Trade Scheme ("STS") effective 1 April 2014, but with 6 months grace period.
In short, export license system will be changed, especially Tier 2 and Tier 3 bulk licenses.
It looks bulk permit system is simplified and easier to understand and handle for traders.if
See details in:  http://www.customs.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/6B9EA876-92CF-41D7-8758-25916F32D8C2/0/STSCircularFinal.pdf