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JSIC 3059 Manufacture of miscellaneous industrial trucks and parts and accessories 

JSIC 3099 Manufacture of transportation equipment, n.e.c. 

JSIC 8711 General machine repair shops, except construction and mining machinery 

JSIC 872 Electrical machinery, apparatus, appliances and supplies repair shop 

Note: The activities covered by the reservation under JSIC 271, 274, 275, 279, 28, 29, 3059, 3099, 8711 or 872 are limited to the activities related to aircraft industry and space industry. 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in aircraft industry and space industry. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 228 of 1949), Articles 27 and 30 

Cabinet Order on Foreign Direct Investment (Cabinet Order No. 261 of 1980), Articles 3 and 5 

27 Sector: Arms and Explosives Industry 

Sub-Sector: Arms Industry+ 

Explosives Manufacturing Industry+ 

Industry Classification: JSIC 1791 Manufacture of explosives 

JSIC 271 Manufacture of electrical generating, transmission, distribution and industrial apparatus 

JSIC 274 Manufacture ofelectronic equipment 

JSIC 275 Manufacture of electric measuring instruments 

JSIC 279 Manufacture of miscellaneous electrical machinery equipment and supplies 

JSIC 28 Manufacture of information and communication electronics equipment 

JSIC 29 Manufacture of electronic parts and devices 

JSIC 303 Shipbuilding and repairing, and manufacture of marine engines 

JSIC 3059 Manufacture of miscellaneous industrial trucks and parts and accessories 

JSIC 3099 Manufacture of transportation equipment, n.e.c. 

JSIC 3281 Manufacture of ordnance and accessories 

JSIC 8711 General machine repair shops, except construction and mining machinery 

JSIC 872 Electrical machinery, apparatus, appliances and supplies repair shop 

Note: The activities covered by the reservation under JSIC 271, 274, 275, 279, 28, 29, 303, 3059, 3099, 8711 or 872 are limited to the activities related to arms industry. 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in arms industry and explosives manufacturing industry. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 228 of 1949), Articles 27 and 30 

Cabinet Order on Foreign Direct Investment (Cabinet Order No. 261 of 1980), Articles 3 and 5 

28 Sector: Energy 

Sub-Sector: Electricity Utility Industry+ 

Gas Utility Industry+ 

Nuclear Energy Industry+ 

Industry Classification: JSIC 0519 Miscellaneous metal mining (limited to nuclear materials) 

JSIC 2491 Manufacture of nuclear fuel 

JSIC 271 Manufacture of electrical generating, transmission, distribution and industrial apparatus 

JSIC 274 Manufacture of electronic equipment 

JSIC 275 Manufacture of electric measuring instruments 

JSIC 279 Manufacture of miscellaneous electrical machinery equipment and supplies 

JSIC 28 Manufacture of information and communication electronics equipment 

JSIC 29 Manufacture of electronic parts and devices 

JSIC 303 Shipbuilding and repairing, and manufacture of marine engines 

JSIC 3059 Manufacture of miscellaneous industrial trucks and parts and accessories 

JSIC 3099 Manufacture of transportation equipment, n.e.c. 

JSIC 331 Production, transmission and distribution of electricity 

JSIC 3411 Gasworks 

JSIC 3412 Gas distribution 

JSIC 3413 Gas establishments (main office, office) 

JSIC 8711 General machine repair shops, except construction and mining machinery 

JSIC 872 Electrical machinery, apparatus, appliances and supplies repair shop 

Note: The activities covered by the reservation under JSIC 271, 274, 275, 279, 28, 29, 303, 3059, 3099, 8711 or 872 are limited to the activities related to nuclear energy industry. 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in the energy industry listed in the “Sub-Sector” element above. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 228 of 1949), Articles 27 and 30 

Cabinet Order on Foreign Direct Investment (Cabinet Order No. 261 of 1980), Articles 3 and 5 

29 Sector: Fisheries 

Sub-Sector: Fisheries within the Territorial Sea, Internal Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf+ 

Industry Classification: JSIC 031 Marine fisheries 

JSIC 032 Inland water fisheries 

JSIC 041 Marine aquaculture 

JSIC 042 Inland water aquaculture 

JSIC 8493 Recreational fishing guide business 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Article 76) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in fisheries in the territorial sea, internal waters, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Japan. 

For the purposes of this reservation, the term “fisheries” means the work of taking and cultivation of aquatic resources, including the following fisheries related services: 

(a) investigation of aquatic resources without taking such resources; 

(b) luring of aquatic resources; 

(c) preservation and processing of fish catches; 

(d) transportation of fish catches and fish products; and 

(e) provision of supplies to other vessels used for fisheries. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 228 of 1949), Article 27 

Cabinet Order on Foreign Direct Investment (Cabinet Order No. 261 of 1980), Article 3 

Law for Regulation of Fishing Operation by Foreign Nationals (Law No. 60 of 1967), Articles 3, 4 and 6 

Law concerning the Exercise of Sovereign Rights concerning Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zones (Law No. 76 of 1996), Articles 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 

30 Sector: Information and Communications 

Sub-Sector: Broadcasting Industry+ 

Industry Classification: JSIC 381 Public broadcasting, except cablecasting 

JSIC 382 Private sector broadcasting, except cablecasting 

JSIC 383 Cablecasting 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in broadcasting industry. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 228 of 1949), Article 27 

Cabinet Order on Foreign Direct Investment (Law No. 261 of 1980), Article 3 

Radio Law (Law No. 131 of 1950), Article 5 

Broadcast Law (Law No. 132 of 1950), Articles 52-8 and 52-13 

31 Sector: Land Transaction+ 

Sub-Sector: 

Industry Classification: 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Article 76) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: With respect to acquisition or lease of land properties in Japan, prohibitions or restrictions may be imposed by Cabinet Order on Malaysian nationals or legal persons, where Japanese nationals or legal persons are placed under identical or similar prohibitions or restrictions in Malaysia. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Alien Land Law (Law No. 42 of  1925), Article 1 

32 Sector: Public Law Enforcement and Correctional Services and Social Services+ 

Sub-Sector: 

Industry Classification: 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Article 76) 

Level of Government: Central Government and local government 

Description of Reservation: Japan reserves the right to adopt or maintain any measure relating to investment in public law enforcement and correctional services, and investment in social services such as income security or insurance, social security or insurance, social welfare, primary and secondary education, public training, health and child care. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: 

Schedule of Malaysia

1 Sector: All Sectors 

Sub-Sector: 

Industry Classification: 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment (Article 76) 

Level of Government: Federal and State 

Description of Reservation: National treatment and Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment may not be accorded in the provision of loans, grants, incentives and other subsidies. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: Promotion of Investments Act 1986 

Income Tax Act 1967 

Customs Act 1967 

Sales Tax Act 1972 

Excise Act 1976 

2 Sector: All Sectors+ 

Sub-Sector: 

Industry Classification: 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Federal and State 

Description of Reservation: Prohibitions or restrictions may be imposed on foreigners in land transactions, including ownership and lease of land and property, and natural resources associated with land. Such transactions are subject to prior approval of the Federal and/or State authorities, in accordance with the Federal and/or State laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. 

Measures Identified for Transparency Purposes: National Land Code 

Malay Reserve Land Law 

Federal Constitution 

Land Acquisition Act 1960 

Sabah Land Ordinance 

Sarawak Land Ordinance 

Foreign Investment Committee (FIC) Guidelines 

3 Sector: All Sectors 

Sub-Sector: 

Industry Classification: 

Type of Reservation: National Treatment (Article 75) 

Level of Government: Federal and State 

Description of Reservation: Licensing may be required from the relevant regulatory authorities. The regulatory authority reserves the right to approve or reject the licences in accordance with the relevant legislations, policies and guidelines. 

Note: This reservation shall not include export requirements or local equity requirements unless otherwise provided for in this Schedule. 

Measures Identified for Purposes: Transparency Industrial Co-ordination Act 1975  

Companies Act 1965 

Registration of Businesses Act 1956 

Customs Act 1967 

Sales Tax Act 1972 

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  • Chapter   1 General Provisions 1
  • Article   1 Objectives 1
  • Article   2 General Definitions 1
  • Article   3 Transparency 1
  • Article   4 Public Comment 1
  • Article   5 Administrative Procedures 1
  • Article   6 Review and Appeal 1
  • Article   7 Administrative Guidance 1
  • Article   8 Confidentiality 1
  • Article   9 Taxation 1
  • Article   10 General and Security Exceptions 1
  • Article   11 Relation to other Agreements 1
  • Article   12 Implementing Agreement 1
  • Article   13 Joint Committee 1
  • Article   14 Sub-Committees 1
  • Article   15 Communications 1
  • Chapter   2 Trade In Goods 1
  • Article   16 Definitions 1
  • Article   17 Classification of Goods 1
  • Article   18 National Treatment 1
  • Article   19 Elimination of Customs Duties 1
  • Article   20 Customs Valuation 1
  • Article   21 Export Subsidy 1
  • Article   22 Non-tariff Measures 1
  • Article   23 Bilateral Safeguard Measures 1
  • Article   24 Restrictions to Safeguard the Balance of Payments 2
  • Article   25 Sub-Committee on Trade In Goods 2
  • Article   26 Co-operation In the Field of Automotive Industry 2
  • Chapter   3 Rules of Origin 2
  • Article   27 Definitions 2
  • Article   28 Originating Goods 2
  • Article   29 Accumulation 2
  • Article   30 De Minimis 2
  • Article   31 Non-qualifying Operations 2
  • Article   32 Consignment Criteria 2
  • Article   33 Unassembled or Disassembled Goods 2
  • Article   34 Fungible Goods and Materials 2
  • Article   35 Indirect Materials 2
  • Article   36 Accessories, Spare Parts and Tools 2
  • Article   37 Packaging Materials and Containers for Retail Sale 2
  • Article   38 Packing Materials and Containers for Shipment 2
  • Article   39 Claim for Preferential Tariff Treatment 2
  • Article   40 Certificate of Origin 2
  • Article   41 Advance Rulings 2
  • Article   42 Obligations Regarding Exportations 2
  • Article   43 Request for Checking of Certificate of Origin 2
  • Article   44 Verification Visit 2
  • Article   45 Determination of Origin and Preferential Tariff Treatment 3
  • Article   46 Confidentiality 3
  • Article   47 Penalties and Measures Against False Declaration 3
  • Article   48 Miscellaneous 3
  • Article   49 Sub-Committee on Rules of Origin 3
  • Article   50 Operational Procedures 3
  • Chapter   4 Customs Procedures 3
  • Article   51 Scope 3
  • Article   52 Definitions 3
  • Article   53 Transparency 3
  • Article   54 Customs Clearance 3
  • Article   55 Temporary Admission and Goods In Transit 3
  • Article   56 Co-operation and Exchange of Information 3
  • Article   57 Capacity Building 3
  • Article   58 Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures 3
  • Chapter   5 Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures 3
  • Article   59 Scope and Objectives 3
  • Article   60 Reaffirmation of Rights and Obligations 3
  • Article   61 Technical Regulations 3
  • Article   62 Acceptance of Results of Conformity Assessment Procedures 3
  • Article   63 Mutual Recognition Arrangements 3
  • Article   64 Co-operation 3
  • Article   65 Sub-Committee on Technical Regulations, Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures 3
  • Article   66 Enquiry Points 3
  • Article   67 Non-Application of Chapter 13 3
  • Chapter   6 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 3
  • Article   68 Scope 3
  • Article   69 Reaffirmation of Rights and Obligations 3
  • Article   70 Sub-Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 3
  • Article   71 Enquiry Points 3
  • Article   72 Non-Application of Chapter 13 3
  • Chapter   7 Investment 3
  • Article   73 Scope 3
  • Article   74 Definitions 4
  • Article   75 National Treatment 4
  • Article   76 Most-favoured-nation Treatment 4
  • Article   77 General Treatment 4
  • Article   78 Access to the Courts of Justice 4
  • Article   79 Prohibition of Performance Requirements 4
  • Article   80 Reservations and Exceptions 4
  • Article   81 Expropriation and Compensation 4
  • Article   82 Protection from Strife 4
  • Article   83 Transfers 4
  • Article   84 Subrogation 4
  • Article   85 Settlement of Investment Disputes between a Country and an Investor of the other Country 4
  • Article   86 Facilitation of Movement of Investors 4
  • Article   87 General and Security Exceptions 4
  • Article   88 Temporary Safeguard Measures 4
  • Article   89 Prudential Measures 4
  • Article   90 Environmental Measures 4
  • Article   91 Denial of Benefits 4
  • Article   92 Co-operation In Promotion and Facilitation of Investments 4
  • Article   93 Sub-committee on Investment 4
  • Chapter   8 Trade In Services 4
  • Article   94 Scope and Coverage 4
  • Article   95 Definitions 4
  • Article   96 Market Access 4
  • Article   97 National Treatment 4
  • Article   98 Additional Commitments 4
  • Article   99 Schedule of Specific Commitments 4
  • Article   100 Modification of Schedules 4
  • Article   101 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment 4
  • Article   102 Authorisation, Licensing or Qualification 4
  • Article   103 Mutual Recognition 4
  • Article   104 Transparency 4
  • Article   105 Monopolies and Exclusive Service Suppliers 4
  • Article   106 Emergency Safeguard Measures 5
  • Article   107 Payments and Transfers 5
  • Article   108 Restrictions to Safeguard the Balance of Payments 5
  • Article   109 Denial of Benefits 5
  • Article   110 Sub-Committee on Trade In Services 5
  • Article   111 Review of Commitments 5
  • Chapter   9 Intellectual Property 5
  • Article   112 General Provisions 5
  • Article   113 Definitions 5
  • Article   114 National Treatment 5
  • Article   115 Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment 5
  • Article   116 Streamlining and Harmonisation of Procedural Matters 5
  • Article   117 Transparency 5
  • Article   118 Promotion of Public Awareness Concerning Protection of Intellectual Property 5
  • Article   119 Patents 5
  • Article   120 Industrial Designs 5
  • Article   121 Trademarks for Goods and Services 5
  • Article   122 Copyright and Related Rights 5
  • Article   123 New Plant Varieties 5
  • Article   124 Unfair Competition 5
  • Article   125 Enforcement – Border Measures 5
  • Article   126 Enforcement – Civil Remedies 5
  • Article   127 Enforcement – Criminal Remedies 5
  • Article   128 Co-operation 5
  • Article   129 Sub-Committee on Intellectual Property 5
  • Article   130 Security Exceptions 5
  • Chapter   10 Controlling Anti-competitive Activities 5
  • Article   131 Measures Against Anti-competitive Activities 5
  • Article   132 Co-operation on Controlling Anti-competitive Activities 5
  • Article   133 Non-Application of Chapter 13 5
  • Chapter   11 Improvement of Business Environment 5
  • Article   134 Basic Principles 5
  • Article   135 Sub-Committee on Improvement of Business Environment 5
  • Article   136 Recommendations from the Sub-Committee 5
  • Article   137 Liaison Office on Improvement of Business Environment 5
  • Article   138 Non-Application of Chapter 13 5
  • Chapter   12 Co-operation 5
  • Article   139 Basic Principles 5
  • Article   140 Fields of Co-operation 6
  • Article   141 Areas and Forms of Co-operation 6
  • Article   142 Costs of Co-operation 6
  • Article   143 Sub-Committee on Co-operation 6
  • Article   144 Non-Application of Chapter 13 6
  • Chapter   13 Dispute Settlement 6
  • Article   145 Scope 6
  • Article   146 Consultations 6
  • Article   147 Good Offices, Conciliation or Mediation 6
  • Article   148 Establishment of Arbitral Tribunals 6
  • Article   149 Functions of Arbitral Tribunals 6
  • Article   150 Proceedings of Arbitral Tribunals 6
  • Article   151 Suspension and Termination of Proceedings 6
  • Article   152 Implementation of Award 6
  • Article   153 Expenses 6
  • Chapter   14 Final Provisions 6
  • Article   154 Table of Contents and Headings 6
  • Article   155 General Review 6
  • Article   156 Annexes and Notes 6
  • Article   157 Amendment 6
  • Article   158 Entry Into Force 6
  • Article   159 Termination 6
  • Annex 4 referred to in Chapter 7  Reservation for Existing and Future Measures 6
  • Schedule of Japan 6
  • Schedule of Malaysia 9
    • Name
    Japan - Malaysia EPA (2005)
    PDF Link
    Japan - Malaysia EPA (2005)
    Signed date
    13 / Dec / 2005
    Date into force
    13 / Jul / 2006
    Treaty type
    Other International Investment Agreements
    Origin language
    en,ja
    Party ISO codes
    JPN,MYS
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