Enforcement Section Services


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Enforcement — Advertisement Unit

 

Permit and advertising material licences are one of the main sources of revenue for the Enforcement Division of Miri City Council.

The unit covers bunting permits, stretch banners, business name signboards, fence advertising, project signboards, large billboards and all other advertising materials under the jurisdiction of the Council — governed by the Local Authorities (Advertisements) By-Laws, 2012.

Unit Objectives

 
Licensing
Manage and coordinate the issuance of advertising licences and permits
Monitoring
Daily monitoring and reporting of advertising activities within MCC jurisdiction
Enforcement
Issue warning notices, compounds and seizure orders for unlicensed advertising materials
Compliance
Regulate business activities and ensure adherence to local by-laws

Accepted Advertisement Categories

 

Permanent Advertisements

Billboard
Billboard
TypeLarge-format outdoor
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Project Signboard
Project Signboard
TypeConstruction site
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Free Standing
Free Standing
TypeSelf-supported
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Rooftop
Roof Top Sign
TypeBuilding-mounted
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Wall Sign
Wall Sign
TypeFacade-mounted
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Hoarding
Hoarding
TypePerimeter barrier
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Business Name Signboard
Business Name Signboard
TypeCommercial premises
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent
Bus
Bus Shelter / Bus Shed
TypePublic infrastructure
DurationAnnual licence
CategoryPermanent

Temporary Advertisements

Fishtail
Fishtail / Bunting
TypePole-mounted flags
DurationMonthly permit
CategoryTemporary
Kain Rentang
Banner
TypeStretched fabric
DurationMonthly permit
CategoryTemporary

Quick Fee Comparison

 
Category Type / Condition Rate Period
Permanent Ad (other than business name signboard / electronic board) — over 1 m² First 20 m² or part thereof RM 100.00 / m² Per year
Every additional m² or part thereof RM 70.00 / m² Per year
Small Advertisement (not exceeding 1 m²) First single advertisement RM 80.00 Per year
Each additional ad of the same design RM 15.00 Per year
Temporary Advertisement (banner / kain rentang) First square metre or part thereof RM 20.00 Per month
Every additional square metre or part thereof RM 10.00 Per month

Example · Banner Rate Calculation (1 Month)

 
No. Size (ft) Rate (RM) Sticker (RM) Total / Month (RM)
1 3 × 10 37.90 1.50 39.40
2 3 × 12 43.40 1.50 44.90
3 3 × 15 51.80 1.50 53.30
4 3 × 16 54.60 1.50 56.10
5 3 × 18 60.20 1.50 61.70
6 3 × 20 65.70 1.50 67.20
7 4 × 8 39.20 1.50 41.20
8 4 × 10 47.20 1.50 48.70
9 4 × 12 54.60 1.50 56.10
10 4 × 15 65.70 1.50 67.20
11 4 × 18 76.90 1.50 78.40
12 4 × 20 84.80 1.50 86.30

Deposit: RM 50.00.

Example · Bunting Rate Calculation (1 Month)

 
No. Size (ft) Rate (RM) Sticker (RM) Total / Month (RM)
1 3 × 6 30.00 1.50 31.50
2 2 × 6 30.00 1.50 31.50
3 2 × 5 20.00 1.50 21.50
4 2 × 4 20.00 1.50 21.50

Deposit: RM 5.00.

Application Process — Temporary Advertising Licence

 
1
Receive completed application form and attachments
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2
Check and verify documents and contents
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3
Calculate licence fee and security deposit
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4
Register and commit application reference number
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5
Issue miscellaneous bill with reference number
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6
Payment confirmed — licence issued via OSSC
Note: A temporary licence not exceeding 3 months may be issued for religious, educational, cultural, political, social or recreational events. Advertising materials must be removed within 2 working days after the licence expires.

Required Documents — Business Name Signboard Application

 
  • 1Site / location plan or photograph showing placement of the signboard / advertisement
  • 2Sketch plan showing full details of the advertisement (design, measurement, material, structural detail) — endorsed by a registered Professional Engineer or sign craft manager (chopped and signed)
  • 3Extract of land title / print-out of land title
  • 4Tenancy Agreement or Letter of Consent from proprietor / Sale and Purchase Agreement
  • 5Form 9 / Form 24 / Form 49, Companies Act 1965 / Trade Licence
  • 6Registered trade mark (for business name only) — registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation
  • 7Public Liability Insurance (not compulsory but advisable)

Unit Focus Areas

 
  • Daily monitoring and reporting of advertising activities
  • Processing applications for all advertising types
  • Issuance of warning notices, compounds and seizure of materials
  • Fee calculation according to advertisement type
  • Handling cases, complaints and current advertising issues
  • Preparation of advertising investigation papers

Key Terms & Conditions

 
  • Two-tier advertisements on lamp posts are strictly prohibited.
  • Advertisements must be securely fastened, hung with a clearance of at least 6 feet from ground level and maintained in good condition throughout the display period.
  • Tobacco product and liquor advertisements are not permitted; content must be non-offensive.
  • Applicant is liable to pay a compound not exceeding RM 5,000 for breach of licence conditions.
  • Renewal applications must be submitted 3 months before the expiry date of the licence.
  • All advertisement structures must be removed and cleared from site within 14 days from the date of licence expiry (business name signboards, wall signs, billboards, blinds, etc.).
  • Where a licence is revoked, the licensee must remove the advertisement within 14 days from the date of revocation.
  • Deposit paid under By-Law 6(3) shall be refunded after expiry or revocation of the licence and removal of the advertisement, subject to any expenses incurred by the Council.