Malaysian business licence·Federal
Entertainment Licence (EL)
Issued by Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan BachokKelantan Entertainment Control Enactment 1998; Amendment: MMK Ninth Meeting/2015-(5) Date: April 29, 2015.
Overview
The Entertainment Licence (EL) regulates all types of entertainment activities and gatherings. It is required for individuals and organizations wishing to host entertainment events. This licence permits the holder to conduct specified entertainment activities in compliance with local regulations.
Key details
Governing Act
Kelantan Entertainment Control Enactment 1998; Amendment: MMK Ninth Meeting/2015-(5) Date: April 29, 2015.
Agency fees
RM 30 per performance or event
Validity
Annual renewal typical
Issuing authority
Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan Bachok
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Individuals, organizations, companies, government agencies, statutory bodies, departments, and ministries.
Application requirements
- Malaysian citizen.
- At least 18 years old.
- Written permission from the land/location/building owner.
- Written support from relevant authorities (e.g., for specific types of entertainment like Muay Thai).
- No derogatory or exploitative remarks during the performance.
- No political activities on the entertainment stage.
- Women are not allowed to perform in public/open entertainment venues (only for women and children).
- Children's performances in public are allowed (only girls aged 12 and below).
- Dress modestly during performances.
- Application form must be submitted one week before the performance date.
- A deposit of RM500.00 must be paid (refundable after one day post-performance).
- Legal action and forfeiture of the deposit will occur for any violations of the terms and regulations during the performance.
Agency fee breakdown
1. Processing fee for one performance RM30.00
2. Centralized Entertainment Licence for one day RM30.00
3. One-time Entertainment Licence RM30.00
4. Validity depends on the number of days (day/night) and time approved by the licensing officer.
These are amounts payable to Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan Bachok. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.