Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA / PENANG
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Table of Contents
Page No.
1. Starting a Business
2-4
2. Taxation
5
3. Human Resources
6-11
4. Utilities
12-19
5. Transportation Costs
20-22
Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Comparative cost of doing business Location
Water 1
Electricity
Office Rents3
Industrial/ warehouse rents
Construction costs - air conditioned office
Construction costs - light industrial unit
(Average price/ sq. m /year, in USD)
(Average price/ sq. m /year, in USD)
(Cost /sq m, in USD)
(Cost /sq m, in USD)
2
(USD/m )
3
(USD/kwH)
Malaysia 0.37 0.03 500 67.81 1,140 Thailand 0.34 0.05 249 49.06 1,054 Vietnam 0.28 0.06 545 84.00 1,377 Philippines 0.66 0.08 254 63.19 968 Indonesia 0.73 0.07 172 32.00 990 Singapore 0.83 0.12 688 127 1,355 China 0.54 0.08 589 61.41 861 India 1.04 0.13 1,132 88.16 1,119 Source: Global Opportunity Tools developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd (Feb, 2012) 1. 2. 3.
596 551 720 506 517 708 450 585
Water for industrial/commercial use. Electricity for industrial/heavy commercial use with annual consumption of 2 000 MWh or more. Centrally located office rents in major business district.
Salary Comparison Location
Top management1
Professional / administration / junior management2
Clerical / technicians3
Manual / junior clerical4
Avarage total compensation including bonuses, benefits and perks (in USD/ year)
Malaysia 197,277 32,038 10,675 N/A Thailand 102,125 27,908 10,241 6,106 Vietnam 47,581 15,071 5,312 3,153 Philippines 143,024 18,886 7,635 4,911 Indonesia 151,943 26,067 9,940 4,521 Singapore 330,586 62,202 30,514 21,411 China 180,710 46,085 16,542 9,620 India 104,484 17,922 7,636 N/A Source: Global Opportunity Tools developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd (Feb, 2012) 1. All heads of functions or divisions below the group board level in the large multinationals or Chief Executives in medium to large organisations. 2. Supervisory positions and junior management where staff responsibility is a large portion of the job; professional staff, e.g. accounting, computing, engineering and senior administrators. 3. All clerical, administrative and secretarial staff with little or no supervisory responsibility; basic computing/ data processing staff and skilled craftsmen/technicians. 4. Manual workers/operatives, messengers, receptionists, telephone operators and typists who contribute to the organisation with assistance from more senior positions.
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Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Cost of Doing Business in Malaysia/ Penang 1. Starting a Business Main fees to be paid to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) Reservation of a name
RM
US$
30
9.38
For registration of a company, fees range according to nominal share capital, e.g.: • Not exceeding RM100,000 (US$31,250)
1,000
313
• RM100,001 - 500,000 (US$31,250 - 156,250)
3,000
938
• RM500,001 - RM1 million (US$156,250 - US$312,500)
5,000
1,563
• RM1,000,001 - RM5 million (US$312,500 - US$1.6 million)
8,000
2,500
• RM5,000,001 - RM10 million (US$1.6 million - US$3.13 million)
10, 000
3,125
• RM10,000,001 - RM25 million (US$3.13 million - US$7.81 million)
20,000
6,250
• RM25,000,001 - RM50 million (US$7.81 million - US$15.63 million)
40,000
12,500
• RM50,000,001 - RM100 million (US$15.63 million - US$31.25 million) • Exceeding RM100 million (US$15.63 million)
50,000 70,000
15,625 21,875
(USD 1 = RM3.20) For the full range of fees, please go to CCM's website at www.ssm.com.my Source: MIDA
Recommended Fees for Company Secretarial Services Incorporation of a Sdn. Bhd. (private limited company) Incorporation of a Bhd. (public limited company) Monthly Fees Private Company: - Dormant - Semi-active - Active Public Company: - Non-Listed - Listed Consultancy and advisory fee (minimum, per hour) USD 1 = RM3.20 Source: MIDA
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Professional Fees
RM 2,000 3,500
US$ 625 1,094
Retainer Fees
RM
US$
RM
US$
50 100 150
16 31 47
100 150 300
31 47 94
200 300
63 750 234 94 2,000 625 Minimum RM300(USD 94) per hour or part thereof (subject to negotiation )
Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Rental Rates for Prime Office Space Location
RM
US$
Alor Setar, Kedah
15.00 - 25.00
5.00 - 8.00
Georgetown, Penang
16.00 - 40.00
5.00 - 13.00
Ipoh, Perak
11.00 - 18.00
3.70 - 6.38
Kuala Lumpur*
62.40 - 86.10
19.50 - 27.00
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
35.50 - 48.40
11.78 - 15.13
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
18.80 - 26.90
5.88 - 7.66
Melaka
11.00 - 25.00
3.44 - 7.81
Johor Bahru, Johor
17.20 - 30.10
5.38 - 9.41
Kuantan, Pahang
13.00 - 27.00
4.06 - 8.44
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
21.30 - 24.50
6.66 - 7.66
Kota Bharu, Kelantan
9.50 - 35.50
2.97 - 11.09
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
15.00 - 27.00
4.69 - 8.44
Kuching, Sarawak
15.00 - 27.00
4.69 - 8.44
USD 1 = RM3.20
The above rates are approximate rentals (gross) per sq. metre per month inclusive of service charge. Note: 1 sq. metre = 10.76 sq.ft. *- Rental excludes Petronas Twin Towers Source: MIDA
Cost of Prime Office Space for Penang Penang Island Georgetown Bayan Lepas/ Bayan (RM psf) Baru (RM psf) Rent 2.00-2.70 2.00-3.60 Sale Depends on the owner & agreement Source: Different consultants in Penang
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Mainland, Penang (RM psf) 1.50-2.00
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Cost of Industrial Land & Factory Ready Built Factory Unit Location
Unit Type
Bukit Minyak Industrial Park
Semi-Detached
Bayan Lepas Industrial Park (Phase IV)
Built-Up (sq.ft) 5,834
Land Area (sq.ft) 15,51822,848 2,594
Terrace - Standard Unit Corner Unit
2,303
Semi-Detached
5,834
Terrace - Standard Unit Corner Unit
2,303
3,4176,148 16,22116,533 2,594
2,334
4,079-4,585
2,335
Purchase Price
Rental
RM630,000 USD 196,875 RM243,000 USD 75,937.50 From RM253,000 From USD 79,063 RM1,100,000 USD 343,750 RM 420,000 USD 131,250 From RM460,000 From USD 143,750
RM4,083.80 USD 1,276.19 RM1,612.80 USD 504 RM1,633.80 USD 510.56 RM7,613.80 USD 2,379.31 RM2,994.00 USD 935.63 RM3,035.00 USD 948.44
USD 1 = RM3.20 Source: www.pdc.gov.my
Cost of Ready-built Factory in Penang Type Location Selling price per Penang ft² of floor area Rental per ft² per month
RM RM105.65 - 196
USD 33.02 - 61.25
*Depends on the owner & agreement
*Depends on the owner & agreement
1.50-2.60
0.47-0.81
0.80-2.00
0.25-0.63
Bayan Lepas/ Bayan Baru Mainland
USD 1 = RM3.20 Source: MIDA and different consultants in Penang Cost of Industrial Land Location
Selling Price (per sq. ft.) (Subject to change) RM
USD
Penang Science Park
30.00
9.40
Bukit Minyak Industrial Park
30.00
9.40
Batu Kawan Industrial Park
30.00
9.40
USD 1 = RM3.20 Source: www.pdc.gov.my
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Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Property Assessment Property assessment, also known as assessment rates is a form of taxation imposed by the local municipal council on all properties based on the 'Annual Value' and the Annual 'Percentage Rate'. The percentage rate is fixed annually by the Council according to its annual budgetary needs. The assessment rate payable for rateable properties is calculated with the following formula: Assessment rate = Annual Value x Rate % Property Assessment Rate (Penang Island) No. Type of Property Area 1 Area 2 1. Industrial 13.50% 13.50% 2. Commercial 10.30% 10.30% 3. Landed (Residential) 8.30% 8.30% 4. Strata (Residential) 7.50% 7.50% 5. Low Cost (Residential) 7.00% 7.00% 6. Associations / Kongsi 7.00% 7.00% 7. Development (Vacant Land) 4.50% 1.70% 8. Agricultural (Vacant Land) 0.00% 1.00% 9. Hotel 13.50% 13.50% 10. Small Industry (Agricultural) 6.80% 6.80% *Area 1 covers the area within the City of George Town and Area 2 covers the area outside the City of George Town. Source: MPPP
Property Assessment Rate (Mainland) No. Type of Property 1.
Industrial
2.
Small and Medium Industries
3.
Commercial
4.
Landed (Residential)
5.
Strata (Residential)
6.
Strata (Low Cost)
7.
Village (Residential)
8.
Development Land
Source: MPSP
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Mainland 10.00% 9.50% 7.00% - 9.50% 7.00% 6.00% 4.50% 0.40% 2.10%
Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Quit Rent (a) Town Land Location Georgetown
Jelutong Air Itam Gelugor Bukit Bendera Butterworth Prai Tanjong Bungah
Batu Ferringhi Bukit Mertajam Bayan Lepas Balik Pulau
Industrial Purpose RM1.29 m2 minimum RM300 per lot -same-same-same-same-same-same-same-
Nibong Tebal Kapala Batas
-same-same-sameRM1.08 m2 minimum RM200 per lot -same-same-
Sungai Bakap
-same-
(b) Country Land Location Industrial Purpose Prai RM 1.08 m2 minimum RM150 per lot Valdor -sameBukit Minyak -sameBukit Panchor -sameTasek -sameSeberang Jaya -sameBayan Baru -sameBatu Maung RM0.65m2 minimum RM100 per lot Sungai Ara -sameBatu Kawan -sameSungai Rambai -sameBertam -same-
Simpang Empat Areas other than the above
-sameRM0.65 m2 minimum RM80 per lot
Source: Penang Lands and Mines Office
Construction labor rates in Penang
Types of Labor 1 Concretor 2 Mason 3 Bricklayer 4 Drainlayer 5 Pavior 6 Tler 7 Carpenter 8 Barbender 9 Welder 10 Plasterer 11 Plumber 12 Painter 13 Pneumatic tool operator 14 Semi-skilled male labourer 15 Unskilled male labourer 16 Unskilled female labourer 7|Page
Unit per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day per 8 hour day
Industrial Projects Rate (RM) 80.00 80.00 80.00 90.00 80.00 90.00 80.00 75.00 105.00 90.00 80.00 70.00 75.00 70.00 60.00 58.00
Residential & Commercial Projects Rate (RM) 75.00 75.00 75.00 85.00 75.00 85.00 75.00 65.00 100.00 85.00 75.00 65.00 70.00 68.00 58.00 55.00
Cost of Doing Business – January 2013
Average Construction Costs of Factory Building (per sq. ft.) Penang Island
Mainland
RM
US$
RM
US$
Factory with reinforced concrete structure
200-270
62.5-84.38
190-265
59.38-82.81
Steel portal frame on reinforced concrete
220-300
68.75 -93.75
200-295
62.5-92.19
Factory with clean room facilities USD 1 = RM3.20 Source from different consultants
270-350
84.38-109.38
260-360
81.25-112.5
Additional Information: Unit Cost also very much depending on cleanroom class, floor loading, column spacing and building height which already include the MEP(Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) rates as follow: Mechanical estimate. No or negligible cost variance between Penang island and mainland. Types RM per sq. ft 1 Clean room and ACMV(Air Conditioning and Mechanical 137 Ventilation) Assumptions: Chilled water system (CH’s, CT’s, piping and fittings 45 within chiller plant room) Clean room floor, ceiling, plenum, wall 32 Clean room electrical outgoing cable, clean room 12 lighting, clean room DB’s Clean room AHU, control, ducting, piping 48 2 Non-clean room ACMV (water-cooled packaged units) 25 3 Fire protection (sprinklers, hydrants, hose reel, conventional FA, etc.) 12 Source from different consultants
2. Taxation Tax Company Tax
Rate 20% – 25%
Personal Income Tax
0% - 26%
Withholding Tax
3% – 15%
Sales Tax
5% – 10%
Capital Allowance
Rate
Initial Allowances
10 %– 40%
Annual Allowances
3% - 40%
Note: Effective the year of assessment 2004, SMEs with a paid-up capital of RM2.5 million and below are eligible for a reduced corporate tax rate of 20% on the chargeable income of up to RM500,000. Source: MIDA 8|Page
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Source: TaxRates.cc; http://www.taxrates.cc/
3. Human Resources Minimum Conditions of Employment The Employment Act, 1955 is the main legislation on labor matters in Malaysia.
Paid maternity leave Normal work hours Paid holiday
60 days Not exceeding eight hours in one day or 48 hours in one week At least 11 gazetted public holidays (inclusive of five compulsory public holidays; National Day, Birthday of the Yang Dipertuan Agong, Birthday of Ruler/Federal Territory Day, Labour day and Malaysia Day) in one calendar year and on any day declared as a public holiday under section 8 of the Holiday Act 1951
Paid annual leave for employees: Less than two years of service Two or more but less than 5 years of service
8 days 12 days
Over five years of service 16 days * Minimum paid annual leave to be provided for employees
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Paid sick leave per calendar year: Less than two years of service Two or more but less than five years of service Over five years of service Where hospitalisation is necessary
14 days 18 days
22 days up to 60 days (inclusive of the paid sick leave entitlement stated above) * Minimum paid annual leave to be provided for employees
Payment for overtime work: Normal working days Rest days Public holidays Source: MIDA
one-and-a-half times the hourly rate of pay two times the hourly rate of pay three times the hourly rate of pay
Shift Work: An employee who is engaged under his contract of service in shift work may be required by his employer to work more than eight hours in any one day or more than forty-eight hours in any one week but the average number of hours worked over any period of three weeks, or over any period exceeding three weeks as may be approved by the Director General, shall not exceed forty-eight per week. Souce: International Labour Organization http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/WEBTEXT/48055/66265/E55mys01.htm#c60c Statutory Contributions Employees Provident Fund The compulsory contributions under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Act 1991: Age Group 55 years and below 55-75 years
Employers Minimum of 12% of the employees' monthly wages Minimum of 6% of the employees' monthly wages
Employees Minimum of 11% of the employees' monthly wages Minimum of 5.5% of the employees' monthly wages
All foreign workers and expatriates and their employers are exempted from compulsory contributions. They can, however choose to contribute and the applicable rates are as follows: Age Group 55 years and below 55-75 years
Employers RM5.00 (US$1.57) per employee per month RM5.00 (US$1.57) per employees per month
Employees 11% of the employees' monthly wages 5.5% of the employees' monthly wages
USD 1 = RM3.20
Note: Employers’ statutory contribution rate is 13% for employees earning less than RM5,000 (Effective from 1 January 2012) Source: MIDA
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Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) SOCSO administers two social security schemes for workers earning wages not exceeding RM3,000 (US$938) per month. Once covered, workers remain covered irrespective of their wages. However, the maximum contribution is based on wages of RM3,000 (US$938) per month. All Malaysian employees and permanent residents who have been employed by an employer under a contract of service or apprenticeship are liable under SOCSO's act. Categories of employees exempted from SOCSO's coverage are: • • • • •
Government employees Domestic servants Self-employed persons Foreign workers Business owner and spouses of sole-proprietorship or partnership
Contribution under Employment Injury Insurance Scheme: • Employers - 1.25% of the employee's wages • Employees - Nil Contribution under the Invalidity Pension Scheme: •
1% of the employee's wages shared equally by the employer and employee.
Source: MIDA
Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) HRDF operates on the basis of a levy/grant system. Employers who have paid the Human Resources Development levy will qualify for training grants from the HRDF to defray or subsidise training costs for their Malaysian employees. Manufacturing companies cover under the Human Resources Development Berhad Act, 2001 are as follows: Categories of Employers Rate of Levy Contributions Employers with 50 employees and above
1% of employees' monthly wages
Employers with 10 to 49 employees and a paid-up capital of RM2.5 million (US$781,250) and above
1% of employees' monthly wages
Employers with 10 to 49 bemployees and a paid-up capital of less than RM2.5 million (US$781,250), are given the option to register with HRDF
0.5% of employees' monthly wages
USD 1 = RM3.20
Source: MIDA
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Employment of Expatriates An employment pass is issued to expatriate to enable him to stay and work legally in the country. There are two types of passes issued by the Immigration Department subject to the period of employment’s contract and the monthly salary received by the expatriates. Type of Passes Payments of Fees A Employment Pass (PG) i. Employment Pass: This pass is issued for key-post and term-post position subject to the following conditions: • minimum period of employment’s contract is (2) years and stamping; and
• Key Post
RM300 (USD94)
• Term Post
RM200 (USD63)
ii. Processing Fees
RM50 (USD16)
iii.
• salary not less than RM3,000 (US$938)
Journey Perform Visa
RM500 (USD156)
per post/application (subject to visa entry requirement according to each country of origin) iv. No levy
B
Visit Pass Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) is issued only for domestic helpers.
i. PLKS/VP(TE) Pass:
RM60 (USD19) per year
ii. Levy:
RM410 (USD128)
iii. Processing fees:
RM50 (USD16)
iv. Journey RM500 (USD157) including Visa Perform Visa based on country (if applicable) USD 1 = RM3.20
Source: MIDA Wage Rates (Monthly) Position Finance Financial Analyst Accountant Office support Front Desk Assistant Data Entry Assistant Despatch Administrator Sales, Marketing & 12 | P a g e
Minimum RM USD
Maximum RM USD
Qualification(s)
Experience
Degree Degree/Profession al Cert
3-4 years
3,500
1094
6,000
1,875
2-3 years
5,000
1563
7,000
2,188
High School High School High School Diploma/Degree
1-2 years 1-2 years 1-2 years 3-5 years
1,500 1,200 900 2,600
469 375 281 813
2,200 1,400 1,300 4,000
688 438 406 1250
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Advertising Customer Service Executive Sales Executive Marketing Executive Marketing Manager Human Resources HR Manager HR Officer / Executive HR Assistant
Information Technology IT Executive Programmer Help Desk Analyst Web Designer Software Engineer Systems Analyst Business Development Manager Project Manager Helpdesk Tech Support (Foreign Languages) Logistic & Warehousing Shipping Supervisor Warehouse Executive Buyer Logistic Coordinator Warehouse Manager Engineering & Technical QA Inspector Electrical Technician Sales Engineer Mechanical Engineer Product Engineer 13 | P a g e
Diploma/Degree High School/ Diploma/Degree Diploma/Degree Higher Diploma/Degree
2-3 years
1,800
563
2,700
844
2-3 years
1,700
531
2,800
875
2-4 years
2,300
719
2,800
875
4-5 years
5,000
1563
8,000
2500
Diploma/Degree Diploma/Degree High School/Diploma
3-4 years 2-3 years
5,000 2,500
1563 781
8,000 3,500
2500 1,094
2 years
1,300
406
1,900
594
Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree
2 years 1-2 years 2-3 years 2 years 2-3 years 3-5 years
2,800 3,200 2,800 3,200 3,200 5,000
875 1000 875 1000 1000 1563
3,500 4,000 3,500 4,500 4,500 7,500
1094 1250 1094 1406 1406 2344
Degree
3-4 years
4,500
1406
8,000
2500
Degree Degree
3-5 years
6,000
1875
10000
3125
2-3 years
3,300
1031
6,000
1875
Diploma/Degree Diploma Diploma/Degree Diploma/Degree Diploma/Degree
4-5 years 2-3 years 2-3 years 3-5 years 4-5 years
2,200 2,200 2,500 2,200 4,500
563 781 781 625 1,250
4,000 3,500 4,000 3,500 7,000
688 938 1,094 938 1,563
Degree Technical Diploma Technical/Diploma / Degree Engineering Degree Engineering Degree
4-5 years 1-3 years
3,000 1,500
938 469
5,000 2,500
1,563 781
3-4 years
2,800
875
4,000
1,250
3-4 years
3,000
938
5,000
1,563
4-6 years
5,000
1563
7,000
2,188
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Service Engineer Technical Manager Assembly Engineer R&D Engineer
Degree Technical/Diploma / Degree Degree Diploma/Degree
3-4 years
3,500
1094
5,000
1,563
4-5 years
6,000
1875
8,000
2,500
2-3 years 2-3 years
2,500 3,000
781 938
3,800 5,000
1,188 1,563
USD 1 = RM3.20 Note: Salary figures are industry average. Figures may vary according to depth of expertise and experience.
Source: Malaysia Employment Outlook & Salary Guide 2011/12 by Kelly Services
Comparison of Average Salary in Engineering Field (in USD)
USD1= MYR3.2 USD1= SGD1.2 USD1= INR54 USD1= PHP42 Source: Jobstreet Salary Report
Comparison of Average Salary of Technician (in USD)
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report
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4. Utilities Electricity Rates This tariff is effective from 12th August 2011 and supersedes the previous tariff schedule which was effective on 1st March 2009. Tariff Category Unit RM USD Tariff B - Low Voltage Commercial Tariff For Overall Monthly Consumption Between 0-200 kWh/month For all kWh sen/kWh 39.3 12.3 The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (USD 2.37) 1 For Overall Monthly Consumption More Than 200 kWh/month For all kWh (From 1kWh onwards) sen/kWh 43 13.4 The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (USD 2.3) Tariff C1 - Medium Voltage General Commercial Tariff For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 25.9 8.1 2 month For all kWh sen/kWh 31.2 9.8 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD 197.2) Tariff C2 - Medium Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Commercial Tariff For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 38.6 12.1 month during the peak period For all kWh during the peak period sen/kWh 31.2 9.8 3 For all kWh during the off-peak period
sen/kWh
19.2
6.0
The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD197.2)
Industrial Tariffs Tariff Category Unit RM Tariff D - Low Voltage Industrial Tariff For Overall Monthly Consumption Between 0-200 kWh/month For all kWh sen/kWh 34.5 The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (USD 2.3) For Overall Monthly Consumption More Than 200 kWh/month 1 For all kWh (From 1kWh onwards) sen/kWh 37.7 The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (USD 2.3) Tariff Ds – Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For all kWh sen/kWh 35.9 The minimum monthly charge is RM7.20 (USD 2.3) Tariff E1 - Medium Voltage General Industrial Tariff 2 For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 25.3 15 | P a g e
USD
10.8
11.8
11.2
7.9
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month For all kWh sen/kWh 28.3 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD 187.5) Tariff E1s – Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 19.9 month For all kWh sen/kWh 28.3 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD197.2) 3 Tariff E2 - Medium Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Industrial Tariff For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 31.7 month during the peak period For all kWh during the peak period sen/kWh 30.4 For all kWh during the off-peak period sen/kWh 18.7 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD197.2) Tariff E2s – Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kilowatt of maximum demand per RM/kW 27.7 month during the peak period For all kWh during the peak period sen/kWh 28.3 For all kWh during the off-peak period sen/kWh 16.1
8.8
6.2 8.8
9.9 9.5 5.8
8.7 8.8 5.0
The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD 197.2) Tariff E3 - High Voltage Peak/Off-Peak Industrial Tariff For each kilowatt of maximum demand per 9.5 RM/kW 30.4 month during the peak period For all kWh during the peak period sen/kWh 28.8 9.0 For all kWh during the off-peak period sen/kWh 17.3 5.4 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD 197.2) 4 Tariff E3s – Special Industrial Tariff (for consumers who qualify only) For each kilowatt of maximum demand per 7.6 RM/kW 24.4 month during the peak period For all kWh during the peak period sen/kWh 26.7 8.3 For all kWh during the off-peak period sen/kWh 14.7 4.6 The minimum monthly charge is RM600.00 (USD 197.2) Note: SIT has a 2% higher increase than normal Industrial tariff in line with the Government's effort to gradually phase out the SIT subsidy USD1 = RM3.20 (Source: Tenaga National Berhad)
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Water Rate (Penang) Category RM per 1,000 litres Tariff 1: Domestic (Individual) Minimum charge: 2.50 per month First 20,000 litres 0.22 20,001 - 40,000 litres 0.42 40,001 - 60,000 litres 0.52 60,001 - 200,000 litres 0.90 More than 200,000 litres 1.00 WATER CONSERVATION SURCHARGE (WCS) Consumption above 35,000 liters per month 0.24
USD per 1000 litres 0.78 0.07 0.13 0.16 0.28 0.31
0.08
Tariff 2: Trade (Ordinary) Minimum charge: First 20,000 litres 20,001 - 40,000 litres 40,001 - 200,000 litres More than 200,000 litres
10.00 per month 0.66 0.89 1.15 1.27
3.13 per month 0.21 0.28 0.36 0.40
Tariff 3: Trade (Special) Minimum charge: Flat rate
10.00 per month 1.52
3.13 per month 0.48
Tariff 4: Trade (Shipping) Minimum charge: Flat rate
10.00 per month 2.54
3.13 per month 0.79
Tariff 5: Domestic (Bulk) Minimum charge: 26.00 per month Flat rate 0.35 USD 1= RM3.20 (Source: Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd, as on 2 July 2012)
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Comparison of Water Rate by State State
Usage
Penang
Domestic
Commercial
Selangor
Domestic
Commercial
Johor
Domestic
Commercial
Price per m³ (RM) 0-20m3 21-40m3 41-60m3 61-200m3 Above 200m3 0-20,000m3 21-40m3 41 - 200 m3 Above 200m3 0-20m3 21-35 m3 35 m3 and above 35m3 35m3 and above
0.22 0.42 0.52 0.90 1.00 0.66 0.89 1.15 1.27 0.57 1.03 2.00 2.07 2.28
0-20 m³ 21m³-35m³ 35m³ and above 0-35 m³ 35m³ and above
0.60 1.65 2.96 2.60 2.96
Min. Payment/month (RM) 2.50
10.00
6.00
36.00
5.00
25.00
Sewerage Rates Sewerage services in Malaysia were privatised in 1994 and are managed by Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd., a company wholly owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated. It operates in 86 Local Authorities areas except those in Johor Bahru, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak.
Domestic Customers Houses receiving connected sewerage services Houses with individual septic tanks Village/Estate dwelling houses with individual septic tanks or receiving connected sewerage services Low cost dwelling houses and houses with annual value of less than RM600 (US$188) with individual septic tanks or receiving connected sewerage services
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RM8 (US$2.50) per month RM6 (US$1.88) per month RM3 (US$0.94) per month RM2 (US$0.94) per month
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Industrial Customers Premises receiving connected sewerage services
RM2.50 (US$0.78) per head per month
Premises with individual septic tanks
RM2 (US$0.63) per head per month
Commercial Customer Monthly sewerage services charges for commercial premises is the sum of the Basic Charge based on the premises Annual Value and the Excess Charge based on average water consumption in excess of 100 meter cube (m³). Annual Value of Property
RM 2,000 or less 2,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 - 20,000 20,001 - 30,000 30,001 - 40,000 40,001 - 50,000 50,001 - 60,000 60,001 - 70,000 70,001 - 80,000 80,001 - 90,000 90,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 200,000 200,001 - 400,000 400,001 - 600,000 600,001 - 800,000 800,001 - 1,000,000 1,000,001 - 3,000,000 3,000,001 - 5,000,000 5,000,001 - 7,000,000 More than 7,000,001
US$ 625 or less 625.31 -1,563 1,563 - 3,125 3,125 - 6,250 6,250 - 9,375 9,375 - 12,500 12,500 - 15,625 13,902 - 16,682 18,750 - 21,875 21,875 - 25,000 25,000 - 28,125 28,125 - 31,250 31,250 - 62,500 62,500 - 125,000 125,000 - 187,500 187,500 - 250,000 250,000 - 312,500 312,500 - 937,500 937,500 -1,562,500 1,562,500 - 2,187,500 More than 2,187,500
Monthly charge for premises receiving connected sewerage services RM US$ 8 2.50 14 4.38 20 6.25 26 8.13 29 9.06 32 10.00 35 10.94 38 11.88 41 12.81 44 13.75 47 14.69 50 15.63 180 56.25 495 154.69 522 163.13 1,980 618.75 2,160 675 4,320 1,350 8,800 2,750 9,200 2,875 9,600 3,000
Monthly charge for premises with individual septic tanks RM US$ 7 2.19 8 2.50 14 4.38 19 5.94 21 6.56 23 7.19 25 7.81 27 8.44 29 9.06 31 9.69 33 10.31 35 10.94 120 37.50 330 103.13 348 108.75 1,320 412.50 1,440 450 2,880 900 5,400 1,875 6,000 1,875 6,600 2,063
Monthly Excess Charge Water Usage Up to 100 m³ More than 100 m³ More than 200 m³
Excess Charge No charge 30 sen (9 US cents) per m³ 45 sen (14.06 US cents) per m³
*The excess charges are subject to an annual revision based on the water consumption data for the previous year obtained from the Water Authority.
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Scheduled Waste Treatment Rates Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd. is the designated company providing off-site scheduled waste treatment disposal services in Peninsular Malaysia. Its waste management centre is located at Bukit Nanas in Negeri Sembilan. For non-scheduled wastes, collection and disposal rates vary according to location and contractor.
Waste Group Waste Type A Mineral Oil Wastes Wastes containing lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, etc. B Organic Chemical Wastes Containing Halogens and/or Sulphur > 1% Freon, PVC wastes, chloroform, solvents, capacitors and transformers containing PCB, etc. C Waste Solvents Containing Halogens and/or Sulphur < 1% Acetone, alcohols (eg. ethanol, methanol), benzene, turpentine, xylene, etc. Waste should be pumpable, containing < 50% water and 18MJ/kg calorofic value H Organic Chemical Wastes Containing Halogens and/or Sulphur < 1% Glue, latex, paint, phenol, printing ink, synthetic oils, soap, epoxy, etc. K Wastes Containing Mercury Mercury, vapour lamps, COD-fluids, mercury batteries, etc. T Pesticide Wastes Insecticides, fungus and weed killers, rat poison, etc X Inorganic Wastes Acids, alkaline, sodium hypochlorite, inorganic salts, metal hydroxide sludge, chromate and cyanide waste, etc. Z Miscellaneous Medicine wastes, lab-packs, asbestos wastes, mineral sludges, isocyanates (MDI,TDI), batteries, etc.
Organic Wastes for Incineration Waste Group
A B C H/Z T
Packaged Wastes* Pumpable liquid Solid (per tonne) RM US$ 810 253 3,150 984
(per tonne) RM US$ 3,600 1,125
1,350 1,890 3,150
2,790 3,600
422 591 984
872 1,125
Bulk Wastes Pumpable liquid (per tonne) RM US$ 630 197 1,800 -
563 -
Solid
(per tonne) RM US$ 2,700 844 -
*Note: Packaged wastes refers to wastes packed in standard 200-litre drums or 1m3 PP Bags.
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Liquid Inorganic Wastes for Physical/Chemical Treatment 800-litre Pallet Tank (per tonne)
Waste Group
200-litre Drum (per tonne)
RM
US$
RM
US$
Acid Wastes Without Chromate (X)
1,440
450
1,620
506
Alkaline Wastes Without Cyanide (X)
1,440
450
1,620
506
Chromate Wastes (X)
1,800
563
1,980
619
Cyanide Wastes (X)
1,800
563
1,980
619
Mercury Wastes (K)
3,600
1,125
3,780
1,181
Inorganic Wastes for Solidification
Waste Group X/Z
Packaged Wastes* per tonne
Waste in Bulk per tonne
RM
US$
RM
US$
810
253
765
239
Inorganic Waste for Direct Landfill Waste Group X/Z
Packaged Wastes* per tonne
Waste in Bulk per tonne
RM
US$
RM
US$
495
155
450
141
Encapsulation Waste Group (Z) Contaminated Crushed Drum and Other Contaminated Waste
Packaged Wastes* per tonne RM
US$
1,500
469
Cementation
Waste Group (Z) Dry Cell Batteries and Other Miscellaneous Wastes
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Packaged Wastes* per tonne RM
US$
900
281
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Natural Gas Tariff Tariff Category
1
Price (RM/MMBTU)
Applicable Range MMBTU/MONTH (MMBTU/YEAR)
20.61
0 – 50 mmBtu (0 – 600 mmBtu) 51 – 416 mmBtu (601 – 5,000 mmBtu) 417 – 4,166 mmBtu (5,001 – 50,000 mmBtu) 4,167 – 16,666 mmBtu (50,001 – 200,000 mmBtu) 16,667 – 62,500 mmBtu (200,001 – 750,000mmBtu) >62,500 mmBtu (>750,000mmBtu)
Tariff B – Commercial Unit Charge Tariff C – Commercial & Industrial Unit Charge Tariff D – Commercial & Industrial Unit Charge Tariff E – Commercial & Industrial Unit Charge Tariff F – Commercial & Industrial Unit Charge Tariff L – Commercial & Industrial Unit Charge
2 3 4 5 6
13.98 14.61 16.07 16.07 16.45
Source: Gas Malaysia Berhad
Transportation Rates Per Pallet KM
State
Per Metric Tonne
1st Tier
2nd Tier
min. 18 pallet
Above 18 pallet
RM
US$
RM
US$
RM
US$
114
Negeri Sembilan
52.88
16.53
26.44
8.26
66.10
20.66
248
Kuala Lumpur (Wilayah Persekutuan)
59.73
18.67
29.87
9.33
74.66
23.33
274
Melaka
60.71
18.97
30.36
9.49
75.89
23.72
374
Selangor
65.61
20.50
32.80
10.25
82.01
25.63
652
Perak
79.32
24.79
39.66
12.39
99.14
30.98
722
Johor
82.25
25.70
41.13
12.85
102.82
32.13
760
Pahang
84.21
26.32
42.11
13.16
105.26
32.89
1050
Penang
113.59
35.50
56.79
17.75
141.98
44.37
1152
Terengganu
180.17
56.30
90.09
28.15
225.22
70.38
1166
Kedah
181.15
56.61
90.58
28.31
226.44
70.76
1190
Kelantan
183.11
57.22
91.56
28.61
228.89
71.53
1240
Perlis
184.09
57.53
92.04
28.76
230.11
71.91
Note: For palletises pickup, the rates are in tier's, the 1st tier for minimum pickup of 18 pallets and the 2nd tier is for any subsequent pallet pickup. from a single consignment CTI request. *Packaged wastes refers to wastes packed in standard 200-litre drums or 1m3 PP Bags. USD 1= RM3.20
Source: MIDA
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5. Transportation Costs Container Haulage Rates Haulage base: Port Klang (North Port)
Haulage Rates Area
PORT KLANG - Shah Alam PETALING JAYA - Sungai Way SELANGOR - Banting PERAK - Tanjung Malim PENANG - Butterworth/ Seberang Prai KEDAH - Kulim PERLIS - Kangar NEGERI SEMBILAN - Nilai MELAKA - Air Keroh Industrial Area KELANTAN - Kota Bharu PAHANG - Kuantan TERENGGANU - Kerteh JOHOR - Pasir Gudang Source: MIDA
Road Tolls
FAF
Effective from 20' & 40' 1st Jan. 2007 (Actual at (RM) cost) (RM) 444.00 19.80 504.00 23.20 564.00 0.00 1,262.00 59.80 2,402.00 194.80 2,372.00 240 2,906.00 240 968.00 56.40 1,468.00 103.40 3,302.00 197.80 1,940.00 197.80 2,318.00 197.80 2,348.00 211
12.47% Period from 1st May 2006 55.37 62.85 70.33 157.37 299.53 295.79 362.38 120.71 183.06 411.76 241.92 289.05 292.80
Total 20' & 40' RM
US$
519.17 590.05 634.33 1,479.17 2,896.33 2,907.79 3,508.38 1,145.11 1,754.46 3,911.56 2,379.72 2,804.85 2,851.60
157 178 191 446 874 877 1,059 346 529 1,180 718 846 861
Ocean Freight Rates Rates quoted are subject to: 1. THL/THD/DOC and EDI 2. BAF/ CAF/WAR RISK/ PEAK SEASON surcharges as per Conference announcement.
From Port Klang to : AUSTRALIA Main ports CHINA Shanghai EUROPE Main ports INDIA Navasheva JAPAN Main ports 23 | P a g e
20-ft container US$
40-ft container US$
900
1,800
100
200
900
1,800
450
900
400
800
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KOREA Pusan WEST MEDITERRANEAN Main ports
400
800
900
1,800
NEW ZEALAND
900
1,800
SOUTH AFRICA
800
1,600
1,725
2,300
2,625
3,500
USA West Coast Los Angeles USA East Coast New York Source: MIDA Courier Service Rates
Various Malaysian and international companies provide courier services in Malaysia.
Destination Country Australia Germany Japan UK USA Source: MIDA
Documents Merchandise First 500 gm Next 500 gm First 500 gm Next 500 gm RM US$ RM US$ RM US$ RM US$ 60.00 18.11 15.00 4.53 75.00 22.63 14.00 4.22 70.00 21.12 20.00 6.04 100.00 30.18 19.00 5.73 47.00 14.18 12.00 3.62 64.00 19.31 15.00 4.53 70.00 21.12 20.00 6.04 100.00 30.18 15.00 4.53 65.00 19.61 20.00 6.04 100.00 30.18 20.00 6.04
Penang Airport Frequency of International Direct Flights Destination Airline 1 Bangkok MAS/Thai 2
Hong Kong
3
Medan
4
Singapore
5 6 7 8 9
Jakarta Surabaya Bandar Acheh Phuket Guangzhou
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Total per week 7
Air Asia CATHAY PACIFIC Air Asia/ Firefly/ MAS/ Sriwijaya/ Wings Air
14
Air Asia/ Silk Air/ MAS/ Jetstar/ Tiger Airways
65
Air Asia Air Asia Firefly Firefly China Southern
7 3 4 4 7
60
Max. Weight Limit (kg) 20 23 30 20 No Limit
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10 Taipei China Airlines 11 Don Meung Air Asia 12 Koh Samui Firefly Source: Penang Global Tourism Frequency of Local Flights Destination 1 Johor Bahru 2 Kota Kinabalu
4 7 3
Airline Air Asia Air Asia
Total per week 14 7 124
3
KLIA
4
Kuching
Air Asia MAS Air Asia
5
Kuantan
FireFly
3
6
Kota Bahru
FireFly
7
7
Subang
FireFly
77
8
Langkawi
MAS Air Asia FireFly
14
Source: Penang Global Tourism Penang Bridge
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Penang Port Ferry Tariff Price structure for the latest tariff of ferry services are as follows :I. Passenger a. Children age 5 and below 12 years of age b. Adult
RM
USD
0.6 1.2
0.20 0.40
6 30 1.4 2 3.3
2.02 10.10 0.47 0.67 1.11
Monthly ticket (not valid for travel with bicycle) a. Student (not exceeding 21 years of age) b. Adult II. Bicycle III. Motorcycle IV. Trishaw and Tricycle
V. Motorcar including Station Wagon, Four Wheel Drive, Three Wheel Drive, Three Wheel Commercial Vehicle and Motorcycle with Side Car. Vl. Lorry, Van and Bus a. Vehicle with 2 axles and 4 wheels b. Vehicle with 2 axles and 6 wheels Source : Penang Port Commission
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13.2 27.5
4.44 9.26