Malaysian business licence·State
Usage Permit (Form 4)
Issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri MelakaNational Forestry Act 1984 (Act 313); Forest Rules (State of Melaka) 1996
Overview
The Usage Permit (Form 4) is issued by the Director for state authorities to conduct various activities such as research, education, recreation, and the use of water resources. It allows businesses to engage in specific activities related to land use and resource management.
Key details
Governing Act
National Forestry Act 1984 (Act 313); Forest Rules (State of Melaka) 1996
Agency fees
RM 20 processing + RM 10 to RM 150 annual depending on activity
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Melaka
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
Businesses, companies, partnerships, cooperatives, others
Application requirements
- Submit a letter of application and relevant documents:
- One (1) application letter (plan purchased from the Melaka State Forestry Department)
- One (1) copy of the identity card (individual application)
- One (1) copy of the company registration (SSM) (individual application)
- Permit holders must submit a written application at least 30 days before the permit expires, including a copy of the original permit.
- The land can only be used for the purposes or activities stated in the permit.
- Maximum number of workers allowed.
- Permit holders must submit a list of all workers (with their identification numbers) to the Director, and no changes can be made to this list without prior approval.
Agency fee breakdown
A. New Application Fee:-
1. Usage Permit (Form 4):
(a) Research - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(b) Education and training - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(c) Recreation - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(d) Use of Water Resources - RM 10.00 per month or part thereof
(e) Vegetable and fodder planting - RM 40.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(f) Establishment of conversion plants - RM 50.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(g) Sub-lease: RM 3.00 per person for a period not exceeding 3 months
(h) Establishment of logging infrastructure:
(i) Construction of 'kongsi' or workers' houses - RM 150.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(ii) Construction of log yards - RM 150.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
B. Renewal Fee:-
(a) Research - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(b) Education and training - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(c) Recreation - RM 20.00 per month or part thereof
(d) Use of Water Resources - RM 10.00 per month or part thereof
(e) Vegetable and fodder planting - RM 40.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(f) Establishment of conversion plants - RM 50.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(g) Establishment of logging infrastructure:
(i) Construction of 'kongsi' or workers' houses - RM 150.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
(ii) Construction of log yards - RM 150.00 per hectare per year or part thereof
These are amounts payable to Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Melaka. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.