The Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) is open and offering 30% to up to 35% cash rebate for eligible production and post-production activities within Malaysia. Please contact IMS representatives for more information on application process and requirements.
Entry into Malaysia for non-resident crew and cast is allowed, as Malaysia has reopened its borders for international travellers since April 1st, 2022. Please contact IMS representatives for more information on work visa and recce/scout applications, as well as information on production services.
In addition, in the unlikely event of a required production hiatus due to quarantine or lockdown requirements imposed by the Government due to Covid-19 (“Disruption Period”), IMS and our partners are offering the following
1. All passengers traveling into Malaysia are required to undergo 14-day mandatory quarantine at dedicated quarantine centers upon arrival at Kuala
Lumpur International Airports (KLIA 1 & 2) and bear the cost for quarantine as determined by the Malaysian Ministry of Health. The 14-day quarantine
requirement upon arrival at KLIA Studios is also applicable for passengers with domestic connections to Peninsular Malaysia.
All foreign nationals including Malaysian Permanent Residents are to bear the full cost of quarantine, amounting to RM4,700. Passengers are required to make payment to the officials from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia at the entry point. A payment Receipt is required for the check-in process at designated hotels.
No | Category | Cost |
---|---|---|
1 | Fixed charge (Quarantine Centre Operations) | RM2,600 |
2 | Accommodation cost for the first individual | RM150/per night |
3 | Accommodation cost for the second and third individuals which are allowed to share a room with first individuals (e.g. Spouse, children below 12 and others) | RM50/per night |
2. They are also required to present a signed of Letter of Undertaking and Indemnity (LoU) which are available from the following websites:
3. Notwithstanding the above, Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) pass holders from Singapore,
including diplomats who are allowed for home quarantine are exempted from the quarantine charges.
5. All travelers (including Malaysians) are no longer required to undergo the COVID-19 test three (3) days before their flight to Malaysia. However,
they are subject to a COVID-19 screening test upon arrival (which may take up to 3 hours).
6. Malaysians and foreigners returning to Malaysia are also required to download the MySejahtera application on their phones. The app is developed by the
Government of Malaysia especially for Malaysians and Non-Malaysians returning or visiting Malaysia starting from departure, upon arrival, and during
the 14-day quarantine. It is based on the standard operating procedures developed by the Malaysian government to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Travelers may visit https://mysejahtera.malaysia.gov.my to download the apps.
All foreign nationals including Malaysian Permanent Residents are to bear the full cost of quarantine, amounting to RM4,700. Passengers are required to make payment to the officials from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia at the entry point. A payment Receipt is required for the check-in process at designated hotels.
No | Category | Cost |
---|---|---|
1 | Fixed charge (Quarantine Centre Operations) | RM2,600 |
2 | Accommodation cost for the first individual | RM150/per night |
3 | Accommodation cost for the second and third individuals which are allowed to share a room with first individuals (e.g. Spouse, children below 12 and others) | RM50/per night |
2. They are also required to present a
signed of Letter of Undertaking
and Indemnity (LoU) which are
available from the following websites:
3. Notwithstanding the above,
Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL)
and Periodic Commuting
Arrangement (PCA) pass
holders including diplomats
who are allowed for home
quarantine are exempted from
the quarantine charges.
4. Transit passengers to Sabah,
Sarawak and Labuan must
undergo a COVID-19 testing
at the International Entrance
prior departure.
5. All passengers (including
Malaysians) are no longer
required to undergo the
COVID-19 test three (3) days
before their flight to Malaysia.
However, they are subject to a
COVID-19 screening test upon
arrival (which may take up to
3 hours).
6. Malaysians and foreigners returning
to Malaysia are also required to
download the MySejahtera
application on their phones. The
app is developed by the Government
of Malaysia especially for Malaysians
and Non-Malaysians returning or
visiting Malaysia starting from
departure, upon arrival, and during
the 14-day quarantine. It is based
on the standard operating procedures
developed by the Malaysian
government to manage the COVID-19
pandemic. Passengers may visit
https://mysejahtera.malaysia.gov.my
to download the apps.
Family members are advised by the government not to turn up at the airport as the passengers will be sent straight to the quarantine centres. Passengers may contact the National Disaster Management Agency at +603-8064 2400 or opsroom@nadma.gov.my / covid19operation@nadma.gov.my for any enquiries.
Effective 21 September 2020, the Government of Malaysia has allowed expatriates and their dependents, including foreign maids to expatriates who are holding a valid long-term pass and/or has obtained pass approval application to enter Malaysia.
1. Permitted Malaysia Entry Points:
2. Charter approval by the Director-
General of Immigration Department
Malaysia (DGIM) is THREE (3) to FIVE
(5) working days from the date of
the application submission.
1, Persiaran Layar Perak,
Iskandar Puteri,
79250 Johor, Malaysia
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