Private Investigators are issued licenses under the Private Agencies Act 1971
Malaysian Private Investigators are issued licenses under the Private Agencies Act 1971 and are under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
In Malaysia, the profession of private investigator is governed by the Private Agency Act 1971 .
In order to operate a Private Investigation company, it is required to set up a Sdn Bhd’s company where 30% of the shareholding and one of the Board of Directors must be an ex-police officer or army with a minimum rank of ASP or Captain.