Film Censorship Act 2002 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part III · Control of Films and Film-Publicity Materials
8. Permit, etc., for the purpose of section 7
Feedback & supportThe Board may issue a permit for the purpose of section 7 if an application is made to the Board in the prescribed manner.
A permit issued by the Board—
shall be valid only for such period as may be specified in the permit; and
shall specify the time and place for the submission of the film or film-publicity material for censorship.
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Board may issue a certificate of exemption for the purpose of section 7 in respect of any film or film-publicity material imported into
film
“film” includes the original or duplicate of the whole or any part of— (a) a cinematograph film; and (b) a videotape, diskette, laser disc, compact disc, hard disc and other record, of a sequence of visual images, being a record capable of being used as a means of showing that sequence as a moving picture, whether or not accompanied by sound;
Malaysia—
which the owner does not intend to exhibit in Malaysia, if the owner has notified the Board in writing that he does not intend to exhibit it in Malaysia or permit its exhibition in Malaysia, and has supplied the Board with a full description of the film or film-publicity material;
which the Board is satisfied is intended for private use;
or
where such film has been made or produced in Malaysia by a local or foreign corporation or company with a view for worldwide distribution, other than Malaysia, if an application is made by the owner in the prescribed manner.
Without prejudice to subsection (2), the Board’s power to issue a permit or a certificate of exemption under this section includes the power to impose conditions subject to which the permit or certificate is issued.