Benefit to RIM members
Category A to E (Full Member) & Category F (Associate Member)
- Having your views and concerns being represented by RIM on various Music Industry committees and associations, both local and international;
- To submit nominations for Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) Awards;
- To be entitled to the benefits of RIM’s anti piracy enforcement activities, subject to enforcement carried out for Category A to E;
- To participate in the events organized by RIM; and
- To be eligible for selection by RIM to participate at regional/international music competitions.
Categories of Membership
There are 7 categories of RIM membership, all of which are set out in the RIM application form.Category A to F are for producers and exclusive licensees; Category G is reserved for manufacturers and printers. Category F and G members are Associate members. However only Category G members are not eligible for PPM royalty distribution.
| Category | Status | Sales per year (RM000’000) | Subscription Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category A Member | Full Member | More Than 20 | RM15,000/- |
| Category B Member | Full Member | 10 - 20 | RM10,000/- |
| Category C Member | Full Member | 5 - 10 | RM5,000/- |
| Category D Member | Full Member | 2 - 5 | RM2,500/- |
| Category E Member | Full Member | Less than 2 | RM1,500/- |
| Category F Member | Associate Member | Level 1 | RM250/- |
| Category G Member | Associate Member | Level 2 | RM3,000/- |
Eligibility & Requirements
- Recording Company or Business must first be registered at the Companies Commission of Malaysia
- Completed the membership application forms
- The completed application form must thereafter be returned to us with a copy of the following documents :
- a photocopy/softcopy of the Form incorporating your Company or Business (ie.Form 24 or 49 if Company; Form B if business);
- a sample of your product, if any;
- your letterhead; and
- your logo (as well as licensing logo, if any) basically this is any logo which you will be using/applying in relation to your product.
- Applications for the membership are decided upon by the Council who have absolute discretion both on granting or refusal of such applications.