Fireworks now legal in M'sia, even though it being illegal never deterred anyone for years

Malaysia made fireworks legal again in February 2023.









Fireworks are a major part of celebrations in Singapore and Malaysia.

But fireworks have been banned in Singapore since 1972, and in Malaysia since 1955, although the ban in Malaysia was more theoretical than actual.

While fireworks in Malaysia have never really gone away, they were always distributed via shadowy back channels where someone you knew had a friend who knew someone who was selling fireworks.

Clearly this black market was sufficient to arm much of the population with something to welcome in any of the various new years that one might celebrate in Malaysia, as evidenced by this video of someone flying over the country during Chinese New Year in January 2023 -- while it was still illegal to use fireworks.

Each bright pop is a household who knew a guy who knew a guy.



But since the February 2023 announcement by Malaysian minister of local government development Nga Kor Ming that Malaysia would legalise fireworks, there was a sense of anticipation mixed with dread about how future festive periods would look like.

Let's be clear, if everyone in Malaysia was irresponsible in their use of fireworks, then most of the country will likely burn down.

So, this is certainly a case of a minority of bad actors spoiling things for everyone.

But you don't need that many bad actors or fireworks mishaps for things to take a very tragic turn.

In the age of social media and TikTok, it is much easier to spot irresponsible users and sellers of fireworks, and cringe at the hilariously dangerous nature of the situation.


Malaysians are nothing if not sanguine, as evidenced by residents of high rise blocks.

In one video, a resident launches fireworks from the window of their high rise flat, shooting a rocket out into the space between buildings.







Penjualan mercun akan dihalalkan


Putrajaya: Kerajaan bakal menghalalkan penjualan mercun dan bunga api, tertakluk kepada peraturan dan garis panduan yang akan dikeluarkan kelak.

Menteri Pembangunan Kerajaan tempatan, Nga Kor Ming berkata, garis panduan itu akan ditentukan Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) manakala isu membabitkan duti akan ditetapkan Kementerian Kewangan.


Beliau berkata, perkara itu dipersetujui dalam mesyuarat Kabinet semalam, memandangkan ia boleh menjadi satu lagi punca hasil kepada negara.

"Semalam Jemaah Menteri sudah meluluskan pembakaran mercun dan bunga api akan dihalalkan.


"Tetapi ia tertakluk kepada permohonan lesen import, duti mengikut peraturan dan garis panduan.




"Kita tahu pembakaran mercun menjadi amalan seluruh rakyat, tak kira Tahun Baharu Cina, Deepavali, Aidilfitri atau Krismas," katanya kepada pemberita pada program Jalinan Muhibbah KPKT, di sini, hari ini.


Nga berkata, ketika ini, bahan berkenaan dijual oleh sindiket 'bawah tanah', menyebabkan aspek keselamatan tidak diendahkan.

Beliau berkata, apabila dihalalkan kelak, kerajaan bakal memungut ratusan juta hasil daripada pemegang lesen.

Selain itu, katanya, akan ada kawal selia, penguatkuasaan dan undang-undang yang dipastikan.





"Saya harap dasar baharu ini akan memeriahkan lagi sambutan Aidilfitri pada April nanti.

"Sekarang ini (peniaga) jual curi-curi. Lepas dapat lesen dia boleh jual di pusat beli belah," katanya.


Shopping mall sell this dangerous product ????

Safety lah....

This post has been edited by plouffle0789: Nov 12 2023, 02:46 PM

Years ago Tesco got sell

ya macam saw that many years ago.
now why no more ah. haha

After febraury 2023?

Sure or not?


Lotus's or Tesco ?

uhhh the green 1 veli noice...spin like mofo

This post has been edited by poco loco: Nov 12 2023, 01:43 PM


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Can smuggle easily at Golok border

January 20, 2022

Police: Only 49 types are allowed to be sold. Selling firecrackers requires a permit


Sarawak Police Commissioner Eddy said that those who want to sell firecrackers and fireworks must apply for a permit from the police.

(Kuching) The Chinese New Year is approaching. Can public firecrackers and fireworks be released to the public this year?

Sarawak Police Chief Datuk Eddy said that the government only allows the sale of 49 specific types of fireworks and firecrackers, and those arrested must apply for a permit from the police, otherwise it will be illegal.


In an interview with a reporter from Sin Chew Daily, Eddy confirmed that the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has approved the use of firecrackers and fireworks during the Chinese New Year.


He said fireworks and firecrackers were not controlled until now under the Explosives Act 1957.


Currently, 49 types of Happyoom and Pop-pop firecrackers are allowed to be sold, but



they are sold 15 days before and 15 days after the New Year.





"All vendors who want to sell firecrackers must apply for a permit from the police station and be screened by the police district director. After that, the police district director will submit it to me, and I can only start selling it after my approval."



Therefore, Eddie reminded the public not to set foot on self-selling firecrackers, and the police warned law enforcement officers.



Last time Sabri approve?

Lazada ada?

Carousell have.

This post has been edited by plouffle0789: Nov 12 2023, 02:46 PM

Brickfields little India ada jual.......drive pass this week, can see their Deepavali bazaar ada jual macam² fireworks

This post has been edited by geelim77: Nov 12 2023, 02:29 PM

Sentul area berlambak ada jual at stalls tepi jalan.

Happy deepavali guys!

Jalan Tengku Kelana Klang. Saw one open on the side of the main road (in fact half of the road being taken by this shop) with a police van parked next to it. If this is not legal, I don't know what is police actual duty is.

Near to mydin?

What is the shop name?

Not a ahop but a stall, nearer toward the traffic light next to MPK Jalan Tengku Kelana...not sure will.open for how long though. Just pass through today and saw it.

Legal? All is 'legal'

What license they must show on shop?

breh who’s lighting up the skies in pj and what even is being celebrated 😞

Where to buy fireworks at cheaper prices in klang valley?