Filming in the Park
An explanation on the process of filming within the area of Sabah ParksFilming in the Park
1. A formal application shall be made by the submission of the letter and documents, by hand or by post, to the Sabah Parks.
2. A complete application shall be submitted at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the filming.
3. Prior approval from relevant organizations/ agencies is required before filming activities can commerce.
4. Local counterpart shall be responsible to assist in applying from the following government department/ agencies:-
Procedures & Guidelines to Conduct Filming
| No | Name of Organization | Name, Address & Telephone Contacts | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Central Agency For The Application For Filming And Performance By Foreign Artistes (PUSPAL) | Chairman Central Agency Committee for Application for Filming And Performance by Foreign Artistes (JK-PUSPAL) Cultural Policy Division Ministry of Information, Communications and Heritage Malaysia 30th Floor, Menara TH Perdana, Maju Junction 1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50694 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Tel: (+6)03-26127600 Fax: (+6)03-26945264 Email: puspal@heritage.gov.my | All foreign film companies/organizations must obtain approval from PUSPAL. |
| 02 | Sabah Lands & Surveys Department | Director, Sabah Lands & Surveys Dept. Wisma Tanah & Ukur Jalan Perwira 88100 KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA Tel.: (+6) 03-26170868, 26916987 | Permission from this Department is required only if aerial filming is involved. |
| 03 | Sabah Chief Minister's Department (CMD) | Secretary of State Internal Affairs & Research Sabah State Internal Affairs & Research Office Sabah Chief Minister's Department Level 4, Wisma Innoprise 88817 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, MALAYSIA Tel: (+6) 088-328000 Fax: (+6) 088-328038 | Approval from CMD is required for all filming conducted in the state of Sabah. |
| 04 | Sabah State National Security Council (MKN) | Secretary of State Security Sabah State National Security Council Prime Minister's Department Level 6, Block A Federal Government Administration Complex Jalan UMS 88400 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, MALAYSIA Tel.: +6 088 488512, 488506, 488504 Fax: +6 088 488510 | Approval from MKN is required for filming in Sipadan Island Park. |
| 05 | Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia | Director of Air Transport Division Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia No. 27 Persiaran Perdana Aras 1-4 Blok Podium 62618 PUTRAJAYA Tel : +603 8871 4221 Fax : +603 8889 2642 Email : psh2_bpu@caam.gov.my | Permission from this Department is required on if the filming using Aerial Unmanned Vehicle/ Drone is involved |
Filming Fee Pricing Schedule
| # | Commercial Film (for viewing in Cinema) |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 25,000.00 |
| Foreign | MYR 100,000.00 |
| # | Commercial Film (for viewing in TV) |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 25,000.00 |
| Foreign | MYR 100,000.00 |
| # | Advertisement |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 1,000.00 per advertisement |
| Foreign | MYR 5,000.00 per advertisement |
| # | Tourism Promotion |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 1,000.00 per film |
| Foreign | MYR 5,000.00 per film |
| # | Documentary |
|---|---|
| Local |
(a). Fee : MYR 1,500.00 (b). Deposit : MYR 5,000.00 |
| Foreign |
(a). Fee : MYR 25,000.00 (b). Deposit : MYR 10,000.00 |
| # | Film or Documentary (Student Assignment) |
|---|---|
| Local & Foreign | MYR 500.00 |
| # | Use of Camera for Professional or Commercial Purpose |
|---|---|
| Local | MYR 100.00 |
| Foreign | MYR 1,000.00 |