Malaysian business licence·Federal
Type A Licence
Issued by Ministry of HealthPoison Act 1952 and its Regulations
Overview
The Type A Licence is issued to registered pharmacists for the import, storage, and dealing of all types of poisons. It allows for wholesale and retail operations, wholesale only, or retail only. This licence is essential for pharmacists who wish to handle controlled substances legally.
Key details
Governing Act
Poison Act 1952 and its Regulations
Agency fees
RM 300 processing + annual renewal
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Ministry of Health
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
Companies, businesses
Application requirements
- New application/renewal/amendment for Type A Licence must be made online via the My.Pharma-C system at www.mypharmac.pharmacy.gov.my.
- Complete supporting documents must be uploaded into the system during the application.
- Applicants can refer to the Type A Licence Application Guide for more information via the provided link.
- Applicants can refer to the My.Pharma-C User Manual for system usage instructions available in the portal.
- Any further inquiries regarding the Type A Licence application can be directed to the Pharmacy Enforcement Division at headquarters or to the state Pharmacy Enforcement Branch according to the licensed premises address.
Agency fee breakdown
1. Processing fee for Type A Licence is RM300.00, payable via internet banking through the My.Pharma-C system.
2. The validity of the Type A Licence is according to the calendar year, expiring on December 31 of the current year.
3. Renewal applications must be made in October each year or as specified by the state Pharmacy Enforcement Branch that issued the licence.
These are amounts payable to Ministry of Health. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.