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Public Entertainments Rules 2009
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Public Entertainments Rules 2009 is Malaysia State Subsidiary Legislation, cited as State Subsidiary Legislation 2009 2009, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2009.
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Opening note
Preamble
- In exercise of the power conferred by section 12 of the Public Entertainments Ordinance 1958, the Minister makes the following rules:
Part I
Section 1
(2)
These Rules come into operation on the date of its publication in the
Gazette. 23.07.2009
Interpretation
Section 2
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires –
“Exhibition of cinematographic film” means an exhibition of moving picture produced on screen by means of a cinematographic or other similar apparatus, and includes the production of any music, speech, noise or other sound whatsoever, which accompanies the projection;
“licensing authority” shall have the same meaning assigned to it under the
Ordinance;
“Local Authority” means any District Council, Town Board or Municipal Council established under section 3 of the Local Government Ordinance 1961 [No. 11 of 1961];
“Ordinance” means the Public Entertainments Ordinance 1958 [No. 23 of 1958].
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Part II
LICENSING
Application for licence
Section 3
(1)
Every application for a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement or to carry on a theatrical performance under these Rules shall be made in
Form A of the First Schedule and shall be accompanied with –
(a)
particulars of persons concerned in the promotion of the public amusement or theatrical performance and the interests represented by such persons;
(b)
particulars of persons who have been invited to, or have agreed to, participate in the public amusement or theatrical performance and the interest represented by such persons;
(c)
the purposes to which any profits from the public amusement or theatrical performance are intended to be applied;
(e)
where any temporary structure is required for the purpose of the public amusement or theatrical performance, the plan of such structure, the approval from the relevant authority approving such structure and the certificate of a civil engineer or structural engineer certifying that the structure will be sound for the period during which the public amusement or theatrical performance is to be held.
(2)
An applicant for a licence under subrule 3 (1) shall be a citizen of Malaysia one at least whose parents originated from Sabah.
Section 4
Grant of licence
(1)
Where an application for a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement or to carry on a theatrical performance or for renewal of such licence is granted a licence in Form B of the First Schedule shall be issued upon payment of –
(b)
such sum of money as the licensing authority may determine as security for the due observance of the conditions or restrictions of the licences and the provisions of the Ordinance or rules made thereunder.
Section 5
Duration of licence
A licence issued under these Rules shall be valid for a period not exceeding one year.
Section 6
Renewal of licence
An application for renewal of a licence shall be made in Form C of the First
Schedule.
Section 7
Fees for licence
(1)
The fees payable for a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement or to carry on a theatrical performance shall be set out in the Second
Schedule.
(2)
The amount of fees payable under subrule (1) are classified in accordance with groups of Local Authority as set out in the Third Schedule.
Section 8
Separate theatrical performance licence
A person providing a theatrical performance in a place that has been licensed by a licensing authority under any other written laws need not apply for a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement but he shall be required to obtain a theatrical performance licence.
Section 9
Exemption
(1)
The theatrical performance specified in the Fourth Schedule shall be exempted from payment of licence fee and from payment of security in respect of such licence.
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(2)
Any person may apply to the licensing authority for an exemption from payment of the licence fee to open a theatre or a place of public amusement and from payment of security in respect of such licence where the public amusement or theatrical performance is one specified in the Fourth Schedule.
(3)
After considering an application made under subrule (2), the licensing authority may, at its discretion, grant an exemption from payment of the licence fee or from payment of security or from payment of such licence fee and security.
Section 10
Revocation of licence
(1)
The licensing authority may, at any time, revoke a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement or to carry on theatrical performance if there is a breach of any of the conditions, or restrictions of the licence, or a contravention of, or non-compliance with, any of the provisions of the Ordinance or any rules made thereunder.
(2)
Where the licensing authority decides to revoke a licence, the notice of revocation shall be served on the licensee as provided under the Ordinance.
(3)
A licensee who has been served with a notice of revocation of a licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement or to carry on theatrical performance shall immediately upon receipt of such notice, close the theatre or place of public amusement and stop the public amusement or theatrical performance carried on therein.
Part III
MANAGEMENT OF THEATRE OR PLACE OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
Cleanliness of premises
Section 11
A licensee of a theatre or a place of public amusement shall at all times, keep his theatre or place of public amusement clean.
Section 12
Nuisance caused by sound
A licensee shall monitor the sound level caused by the public amusement or theatrical performance in his theatre or place of public amusement and ensure that such sound does not create a nuisance.
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Section 13
Toilet facilities
(1)
A licensee shall ensure that –
(a)
there are separate toilet facilities for males and females and that such toilet facilities are maintained in good conditions and in a state of cleanliness at all times;
(c)
every toilet shall, at all times, be equipped with toilet papers, soap or detergent, refuse bin, electric dryer, clean towels or tissue paper;
(d)
where natural lighting is insufficient, artificial lighting shall be provided in every toilet at all times;
(2)
Where the public amusement or theatrical performance is held outdoor the licensee shall provide such toilet facilities as may be specified in the licence.
(3)
Subrule (1) shall not apply to a licensee whose theatre or place of public amusement is situated in a building where toilet facilities have been provided.
Section 14
First aid equipment
A licensee shall provide at the theatre or place of public amusement a proper first aid box containing the first aid dressings and appliances specified hereunder which shall, at all times, be maintained in good condition:
(a)
six sterilized dressings, each measuring not less than 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm for wounds and burns;
Section 15
Safety of public
A licensee shall ensure that –
(a)
the construction of the premises, seating arrangements, fire service requirements, lighting, electrical, ventilation and mechanical installations are in accordance with existing laws relating thereto;
(b)
all fire fighting equipment are properly maintained and are in good working conditions; and
(c)
all staircases, passages, landings and exits are clear of obstruction, and all exits shall be kept unfastened or unlocked at all times during operation hours.
Section 16
Ventilation
A licensee shall take steps to ensure that there is adequate ventilation at the theatre or place of public amusement and that the means of ventilation is kept in good working conditions at all times.
Part IV
CONDUCT AND ACTIVITIES
Erection of booth or stall
Section 17
No booth, stall or other structure shall be erected in a theatre or place of public amusement unless permitted and approved in writing by the licensing authority.
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Section 18
Licensing of other trade, business, etc.
No booth, stall or structure situated in a theatre or place of public amusement shall be used for any trade, business or as a food establishment, without a valid licence issued under the laws relating to such trade, business or food establishment.
Section 19
Public amusement or theatrical performance permitted under the licence
No public amusement or theatrical performance other than specified in the licence shall be permitted in a theatre or a place of public amusement.
Section 20
Number of machines permitted
Not more than the number of machine for any game as specified in the licence shall be allowed in a theatre or a place of public amusement.
Section 21
Number of persons permitted
A licensee shall not allow more than the number of persons specified in the licence to be admitted into or to remain in a theatre or a place of public amusement.
Section 22
Obscene public amusement or theatrical performance
No obscene public amusement or theatrical performance shall be allowed in any theatre or place of public amusement.
Section 23
Dressing
A licensee shall ensure that the performers in a public amusement or theatrical performance shall be decently dressed.
Section 24
No betting and gambling allowed
A licensee shall ensure that no betting, lottery or gaming as defined under the
Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 or Betting Act 1953 is carried out in a theatre or a place of public amusement.
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Section 25
No beer or intoxicating drink to be served
A licensee shall ensure that no beer or intoxicating drink is served or consumed in a theatre or a place of public amusement unless he has been issued with a liquor licence by the Licensing Board established under the Excise Act 1976.
Section 26
Intoxicated person prohibited
No intoxicated person shall be allowed to enter or to remain in any theatre or place of public amusement.
Section 27
Manipulation prohibited
No apparatus which is capable of adjustment shall be used in any game so as to vary the chances of a player attaining his object.
Part V
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Time for operating a theatre or a place of public amusement
Section 28
A licensee shall only operate a theatre or a place of public amusement within the hours specified by the licensing authority in the licence.
Section 29
Licensing authority may specify age limit of patrons
(1)
The licensing authority may, in its discretion, specify the minimum age of persons who may patronize a theatre or a place of public amusement.
(2)
No persons below the age specified by the licensing authority shall be permitted to enter or to remain at a theatre or a place of public amusement.
(3)
A licensee shall exhibit a notice containing the information specified in subrule (2) at the entrance of a theatre or a place of public amusement.
Section 30
Children under sixteen to be accompanied by adult
Where children under the age of 16 years are allowed to be admitted into a theatre or a place of public amusement, the licensee shall ensure that such children are accompanied by an adult.
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Section 31
Repeal
The Theatres and Places of Public Amusement Rules 1949 is hereby repealed.
FIRST SCHEDULE
FORM A
[Subrule 3 (1)]
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE
Part I
PART I: PARTICULARS OF APPLICATION
Section 1
Name of Applicant: .................................................................................................................
Section 2
Identity Card No.: ..................................................................................................................
Section 3
Passport No.: ................................................
Colour:
........................................................
Section 4
Citizenship: ..................................................
Section 5
Nationality:
..............................................
Section 6
Address: .................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
Section 7
Telephone No.: .....................................................................................................................
Section 8
Designation in the Company/Organization: ...........................................................................
Section 9
Name of Company/Organization: ...........................................................................................
Section 10
Total Capital (if applicable): RM.............................................................................................
Section 11
Address of Company/Organization (if different from No. 6): ..................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
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Section 12
Registration No. Of Business/Company (if applicable): .........................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Section 13
Date of Registration: ..............................................................................................................
Section 14
Date of Expiry: .......................................................................................................................
Part II
PART II: DETAILS OF APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO OPEN A THEATRE OR PLACE OF PUBLIC
AMUSEMENT
Section 1
Address: .................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Section 2
Type of Premises:
(i)
Shop House
Floor No. .........................................
(iii)
Others (state) ...............................................................................................................
Section 3
Position of Premises:
Intermediate
Corner
Detached 4.
Floor Area: ........................................................................................................... sq. metres 5.
Ownership:
Owner
Tenant 6.
Type of Theatrical Performance or Public Amusement: ........................................................
Section 7
Time of Operation: From ...................................................... to .............................................
Section 8
Duration of Licence: ...............................................................................................................
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B
APPLICATION FOR THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE LICENCE
Name/Place of Theatrical
Performance
Types of Theatrical Performance
Music
Singing
Dancing
Exhibition of
Cinematographic
Film
Others
(state)
Section 1
Is any foreign artiste engaged?
Yes
If yes, attach copy of visa/work permit in respect of each artiste.
Section 2
Total number of rooms (if any): .............................................................................................
Seating capacity: ...................................................................................................................
Section 3
Number of karaoke machines/kiddy rides/video machines: ...................................................
Section 4
Period of Theatrical Performance (Date): From ....................................... to ........................
Section 5
(i)
Times of theatrical performance: .............................................. to ..............................
............................................... to ..............................
............................................... to ...............................
(ii)
Number of theatrical performance or public amusement per day/per night/per month:
......................................................................................................................................
(iii)
State number of tickets for sale/complimentary tickets:
tickets for sale ...............................................................
complimentary tickets ....................................................
Section 6
Purpose of theatrical performance:
(i)
Commercial
Yes
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(ii)
Non-commercial
(as in Fourth Schedule)
Yes
If for non-commercial purpose, state full name and address of proposed recipient and letter of certification of proposed recipient.
Name: ....................................................................................................................................
Address: ................................................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................................
Part III
PART III: DECLARATION*
I/We ..................................................................................................................................................
Identity Card No.: ........................................................................................ hereby declare that all the information given above is correct and true.
..............................................
Applicant’s signature
Part IV
PART IV: INSTRUCTIONS
Section 1
Please complete this Form in block letters.
Section 2
Tick in the relevant boxes.
Section 3
Delete whichever is not applicable.
Section 4
Return this Form together with the following documents (where applicable):
(a)
Memorandum and Articles of Association, Form 49 (return giving details in
Register of Directors, Managers and Change of Particulars) in accordance with the Companies Act 1965.
(b)
A valid trading licence issued under the Trades Licensing Ordinance [Cap.
144].
(v)
2 envelopes measuring 9” x 4” and 2 thirty sen stamps.
(vi)
2 photographs of the premises (1 copy of a photograph taken from the outside and 1 copy of a photograph taken from the inside).
FORM B
[Subrule 4 (1)]
LICENCE TO OPEN A THEATRE OR A PLACE OF PUBLIC
AMUSEMENT/THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
A licence is hereby issued to ................................................................................................. living at ...................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
* to open a theatre or a place of public amusement of holding a ..................................................
.......................................................................................................................................................
(state the type of public amusement/to carry on a .................................................. (state the type of theatrical performance) at ...........................................................................................................
for ...................................................... * days/year with effect from ..............................................
to ....................................................................................................................................................
This licence is subject to the following conditions:
(i)
That no performance shall commence before .........................................................
(ii)
That no performance shall continue after ...............................................................
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(iii)
That no more than ...................................................... person shall be admitted at any time into the theatre or the place of public amusement.
(iv)
That .................................. door and ....................................... exits be provided.
(a)
.................................................................................................................
(b)
.................................................................................................................
(vi)
+ ............................................................................................................................
The fee for *the licence to open a theatre or a place of public amusement/theatrical performance licence is RM.....................................................................
.......................................................
Licensing Officer
Dated this ......................................... day of ......................................
* Delete whichever is not applicable.
+ Insert further conditions, if any.
FORM C
[Rule 6]
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENCE
Part I
PART I: PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
Section 1
Name of Applicant: .................................................................................................................
Section 2
Identity Card No.: ...................................................................................................................
Section 3
Passport No.: ................................................... Colour: ........................................................
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Section 4
Citizenship: ........................................................ 5. Nationality: ...............................................
Section 6
Address: .................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................................
Section 7
Telephone No.: .........................................................................................................................
Section 8
Designation in the Company/Organization: .............................................................................
Section 9
Name of Company/Organization: …………………………………………………………………
Section 10
Total Capital (if applicable): RM…………………………………………………………………...
Section 11
Address of Company/Organization (if different from No. 6): …………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Section 12
Registration No. of Business/Company (if applicable): ………………………………………...
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Section 13
Date of Registration: ………………………………………………………………………………..
Section 14
Date of Expiry: ………………………………………………………………………………………
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENCE TO OPEN A THEATRE OR A PLACE OF
PUBLIC AMUSEMENT
Section 1
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Section 2
Floor Area: …………………………………………………………………………… sq. metres 3.
Ownership:
Owner
Tenant 4.
Type of Public Amusement: ……………………………………………………………………….
Section 5
Time of Operating: From ………………………………. to ………………………………………
Section 6
Duration of Licence: ………………………………………………………………………………..
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B.
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF THE THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE LICENCE
Name/Place of
Theatrical
Performance
Type of Theatrical Performance
Music
Singing
Dancing
Exhibition of
Cinematographic
Film
Others
(state)
Section 1
Is any foreign artiste engaged?
Yes
If yes, attach copy of visa/work permit in respect of each artiste.
Section 2
Total number of rooms (if any): …………………………………………………………………
Seating capacity: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Section 3
Number of karaoke machines/kiddy rides/video machines: ……………………………………
Section 4
Period of Theatrical Performance (Date): From ………………….. to …………………………
Section 5
(i)
Times of theatrical performance:
……………………… to ……………………………..
……………………… to ……………………………..
……………………… to ……………………………..
(ii)
Number of theatrical performance per day/per night/per month:
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iii)
State number of tickets for sale/complimentary tickets:
tickets for sale …………………………………………
complimentary tickets ………………………………...
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Section 6
Purpose of theatrical performance:
(i)
Commercial
Yes
(ii)
Non-commercial
(as in Fourth Schedule)
Yes
If for non-commercial purpose, state full name and address of proposed recipient and letter of certification of proposed recipient.
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Part III
PART III: DECLARATION
I/We …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Identity Card No.: ………………………………………….…………………….. hereby declare that all the information given above is correct and true.
……………………………………….
Applicant’s signature
Section 1
Please complete this Form in block letters.
Section 2
Tick in the relevant boxes.
Section 3
Delete whichever is not applicable.
Section 4
Return this Form together with the following documents (where applicable):
(vi)
2 photographs of the premises (1 copy of a photograph taken from the outside and 1
copy of a photograph taken from the inside).
(vii)
Copy of previous licence to open a theatre or place of public amusement/theatrical performance.
SECOND SCHEDULE
[Subrule 7 (1)]
FEES FOR LICENCE TO OPEN A THEATRE OR A PLACE OF PUBLIC
AMUSEMENT/THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
Subject
Fees For
Group A
Fees For
Group B
Fees For
Group C
Section 1
Cinema/Theatre
(iii)
Exceeding 200 seats but not exceeding 300 seats 2,000.00 per month 250.00 per month 250.00 per month
(iv)
Exceeding 300 seats but not exceeding 400 seats 2,500.00 per month 350.00 per month 350.00 per month
(v)
Exceeding 400 seats but not exceeding 500 seats 3,000.00 per month 450.00 per month 450.00 per month
Section 2
Amusement Centre 10.00 per month per machine 10.00 per month per machine 10.00 per month per machine 3.
Amusement Park/Recreation
Theme Park 10.00 per game per day 10.00 per game per day 10.00 per game per day 4.
Bowling Alley 30.00 per lane per month 30.00 per lane per month 30.00 per lane per month 5.
Skating Rink 100.00 per rink per month 100.00 per rink per month 100.00 per rink per month 6.
Billiard/Pool/Snooker
Saloon 55.00 per table per month 45.00 per table per month 45.00 per table per month 7.
Internet Service Centre/
Cyber Cafe 5.00 per month per unit computer 5.00 per month per unit computer 5.00 per month per unit computer 8.
Play Station/Video Game/
Simulator Game 10.00 per month per machine 10.00 per month per machine 10.00 per month per machine 9.
Gift Machine 30.00 per month per machine 20.00 per month per machine 20.00 per month per machine 10.
Slot Machine
(i)
Society Club 200.00 per machine per month 200.00 per machine per month 200.00 per machine per month
(ii)
Corporate Club 800.00 per machine per month 800.00 per machine per month 800.00 per machine per month
(iii)
Other Club and Place 800.00 per machine per month 800.00 per machine per month 800.00 per machine per month 11.
Karaoke Box 20.00 per box per month 20.00 per box per month 20 per box per month 12.
Karaoke Outlet (Lounge)
(i)
Open Karaoke Lounge 180.00 per place per month 180.00 per place per month 180.00 per place per month
(ii)
Karaoke Lounge with singing companions and cubicles provided but 1.00 per every square foot of floor space 1.00 per every square foot of floor space 1.00 per every square foot of floor space
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without dancing floor per month per month per month
(iii)
Karaoke Lounge with singing companions and cubicles and dancing floor provided 2.00 per every square foot of floor space per month 2.00 per every square foot of floor space per month 2.00 per every square foot of floor space per month
(iv)
Karaoke Lounge concept family with cubicles and/
or with dancing floor provided 0.50 per every square foot of floor space per month 0.50 per every square foot of floor space per month 0.50 per every square foot of floor space per month 13.
Movie Television Outlet
(MTV Lounge)
Section 50
00 per room per month 30.00 per room per month 30.00 per room per month 14.
Jamming Studio/Recording
Studio 100.00 per place per year 100.00 per place per year 100.00 per place per year 15.
Funfair 30.00 per stall per day 2.00 per stall per day 2.00 per stall per day 16.
Circus 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 17.
Puppet Show/
Shadow Play 10.00 per show 10.00 per show 10.00 per show 18.
Fashion Show/
Beauty Contest 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 19.
Opera 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 150.00 per show 20.
Concert
Section 300
00 per show 300.00 per show 300.00 per show
(ii)
By Local Artiste
(West Malaysia)
2,000.00 per show 2,000.00 per show 2,000.00 per show
(iii)
By International Artiste 5,000.00 per show 5,000.00 per show 5,000.00 per show 21.
Live Theatrical Performance or Public Amusement in Pub/
Coffee House/Lounge/
Discotheque/Dance Hall/
Restaurant/Hotel/Resort 100.00 per day 70.00 per day 50.00 per day 22.
Juke Box 10.00 per machine per month 10.00 per machine per month 10.00 per machine per month
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Section 23
Exhibition of Cinematography
Film (In Open Space)
Section 30
00 per day 30.00 per day 30.00 per day 24.
Lobby/Hall/Open Place held for Exhibition
(ii)
Outdoor 30.00 per day 20.00 per day 20.00 per day 25.
Shooting Gallery 30.00 per month 30.00 per month 30.00 per month 26.
Dart Gallery 15.00 per month 15.00 per month 15.00 per month 27.
Paint Ball 200.00 per month 200.00 per month 200.00 per month 28.
Futsal 0.50 per sq. feet per year per court 0.25 per sq. feet per year per court 0.10 per sq. feet per year per court 29.
Any other public amusement or theatrical performance
Section 100
00 per show/event; and 5.00 per machine per month but not exceeding 50.00
per month
THIRD SCHEDULE
[Subrule 7 (2)]
GROUPS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
GROUP A
Section 1
Kota Kinabalu City Hall 2.
Sandakan Municipal Council 3.
Tawau Municipal Council 4.
Penampang District Council
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GROUP B
Section 1
Kudat Town Board 2.
Keningau District Council 3.
Tuaran District Council 4.
Lahad Datu District Council 5.
Beaufort District Council 6.
Papar District Council 7.
Ranau District Council 8.
Kota Belud District Council 9.
Semporna District Council
GROUP C
Section 1
Kuala Penyu District Council 2.
Sipitang District Council 3.
Kunak District Council 4.
Nabawan District Council 5.
Tambunan District Council 6.
Tenom District Council 7.
Beluran District Council 8.
Kota Marudu District Council 9.
Kota Kinabatangan District Council 10.
Pitas District Council
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FOURTH SCHEDULE
[Rule 9]
EXEMPTION
Section 1
Any public amusement or theatrical performance for educational purpose provided by any school, college, university, Parents and Teachers Association, group of teachers or students or both.
Section 2
Any amateur sport or game organized or provided by a society or body of persons.
Section 3
Any public amusement or theatrical performance organized or provided by any government department, statutory body, society, body of persons, club, association, organization, committee or institution for religious affairs or welfare which is organized or provided for a non-profit and non-pecuniary purpose.
Made 19 March 2009.
DATUK HAJI HAJIJI HAJI MOHD. NOOR
Minister of Local Government and Housing.
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