However, he said the existing import licences could still be renewed. To tighten the renewal of the Cigarette Import Licence, the additional conditions for importing the minimum quantity of cigarettes that have been set within 12 months must be adhered to, he said in a statement today.
He said from Jan 1, 2021, all trans-shipment of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic and non-electronic cigarette devices, including vape and nicotine-free liquids/gels used in electronic cigarettes, is only allowed at five ports.
Abdul Latif said the ports are the West and North Port in Port Klang, Selangor; the Tanjung Pelepas Port, Johor; the Sandakan Port, Sabah and the Senari Port, Sarawak.
Wednesday, 30 Dec 2020 04:22 PM MYT
Malaysian Royal Customs Department director-general Datuk Seri Abdul Latif Abdul Kadir from January 1, 2021, all transshipment of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic and non-electronic cigarette devices including vape and nicotine-free liquids/gels used in electronic cigarettes, are only allowed at five ports. Bernama pic
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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 There will be no more new import licence for cigarettes issued by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) effective January 1, 2021, said Customs director-general Datuk Seri Abdul Latif Abdul Kadir.
However, he said the existing import licences could still be renewed.