LIST OF SANCTIONS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (MOHA)
This list is issued by the Minister of Home Affairs under Section 66B(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 [Act 613]. According to Section 66B(1) of Act 613,
If the Minister of Home Affairs is satisfied based on information provided by a police officer that:
(a) an entity has knowingly committed, attempted to commit, participated in committing, or facilitated the commission of a terrorist act; or
(b) an entity is knowingly acting on behalf of, at the direction of, or in association with an entity referred to in paragraph (a),
the Minister of Home Affairs may, by order published in the Gazette, declare the entity as a designated entity.
Click to view the sanctions list (PDF format).
Designation
Applications can be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs to designate any individual or group as a designated entity. Applications must be submitted using the following forms:
- Individual Designation Form
- Group Designation Form
Designation applications can only be made by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Applications on behalf of third parties (foreign governments) may also be made through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and PDRM.
Delisting
Any individual or group listed may submit an application to have their name removed from the list. Applications for delisting can be made using the Individual & Group Delisting Form.
Application forms must be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Exemption
Although an asset freeze is in effect, any individual or group may apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs for an exemption to use part of the frozen assets for basic needs. Applications to use part of the frozen assets/funds must be submitted to the Ministry for the Minister’s consideration.
The application must state in detail the amount and purpose of the expenditure.
Additionally, any individual or group who believes that their assets were frozen in error due to having the same or similar name as a listed person or group may apply to be released from the asset freezing action. Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs along with supporting documents (e.g., identity card, passport, birth certificate, business/organization registration certificate) to verify that they are not the intended person or group subject to the asset freeze.
