Malaysian business licence·Local Authority
Theatre Entertainment Licence (LHPW)
Issued by Pejabat Daerah MuarEntertainment Act 1998; Entertainment and Places of Entertainment By-Laws
Overview
The Theatre Entertainment Licence allows businesses to operate cinema-related activities. It is required for entities that wish to host film screenings and other entertainment events. This licence ensures compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
Key details
Governing Act
Entertainment Act 1998; Entertainment and Places of Entertainment By-Laws
Agency fees
RM25 processing + RM20 per show
Validity
Annual renewal typical
Issuing authority
Pejabat Daerah Muar
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
Registered companies with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
Application requirements
- Applicant must complete the application form under the Entertainment Act 1998.
- Obtain comments from relevant technical agencies:
- Local authority
- District police chief
- Fire department
- Other necessary agencies
- Obtain approval from the District Safety Committee (JKKD) which meets monthly.
- For new applications, complete the liquor selling form under the Excise Act 1976.
- Obtain comments from relevant technical agencies such as:
- Local authority
- District police chief
- Royal Malaysian Customs
- Fire department
- Other necessary agencies
- Obtain approval from the District Licensing Board (LPD) which meets quarterly.
- For renewals, provide a copy of the previous year's licence.
- Provide a copy of the business licence.
Agency fee breakdown
Processing fee: RM25.00 / 4 shows
RM20.00 / 3 shows
RM15.00 / 2 shows
RM10.00 / 1 show
RM20.00 / midnight shows
1 January to 31 December
These are amounts payable to Pejabat Daerah Muar. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.