Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has digitalized the Regulatory Notification Submission process by launching the ‘Digital Regulatory Notification’ (DRN) in 2021. DRN aims to improve the efficiency of rule-making process and supporting Good Regulatory Practice (GRP). This move is in line with government ongoing digitalization initiatives that will bring further positive impact to the productivity and competitiveness of the country.

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The previous process was done manually where regulators were required to provide details that included information pertaining to their proposals, background, impact on cost as well as implementation strategy. With DRN, the time is shortened due to regulators will only need to fill in specific particulars and some background on regulations and choose relevant exemption and impact that are readily listed in the platform. The whole process takes approximately 7 minutes for regulators. At the end of the session, regulators are notified instantly whether their proposal requires RIA or not. Also, with DRN, regulators can submit their Regulatory Notification anywhere and anytime. The feedback response time is almost instant.

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Regulators are to first notify MPC on any proposal to create or amend regulation using the Digital Regulatory Notification (DRN). The information required includes a brief outline of the proposal and likely impact on business and other stakeholders. The system will generate feedback whether Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) is required for the proposed regulations. RIS is the document that contains the outcome of the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA).

If RIS is required, the regulator should then proceed to make a preliminary announcement of the intention for the intended regulatory action on its website, informing the public of the objectives.

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The DRN can be accessed at :