Malaysia: MCMC opens Public Consultation on New Communications Equipment Framework.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published the open Public Consultation on the New Communications Equipment Framework on May 20th, 2024. The new framework proposes 3 different schemes depending on the level of risk of the devices to be certified (Low, medium and high). One of the main changes would be the implementation […]
Malaysia: New Class Assignment No.1 of 2024 published by MCMC Malaysia
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the Class Assignment No.1 of 2024 on March 5th, 2024, superseding the previous one, Class Assignment No. 1 of 2023. It outlines the permitted use of radio frequency bands for various Radio Frequency (RF) devices in Malaysia. The document specifies 30 categories of devices, including common […]
Malaysia: SIRIM Announces the Introduction of the Intellectual Property Form in replacement of the Trademark Authorization Letter for SIRIM applications.
SIRIM introduces Intellectual Property Form which will replace the current trademark authorization letter in use. Below are the specified category of trademark declaration for Type Approval application for the applicability of the form. Category Required Document Applicant had been authorized by the trademark / brand name owner. Evidence of registration certificate issued by Intellectual Property […]
Malaysia: SIRIM published Suspension Renewal for Expired CoC
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) released the announcement SQASI/CMCS/1/23/0009 the automatic blocking or suspension of CoCs expired for more than six (6) months. The CoC has 14 days after the expiration dates for its renewal or the CoC will be canceled with further notice. SIRIM gave a grace period of 30 […]
Malaysia – MCMC issued Class Assignment No. 1, 2023
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published the Class Assignment No. 1 of 2023 on August 28th, 2023. These Class Assignments are in effect and the major impacts are related to: Type Approval Impacted? Yes, Devices (and technical parameters) acceptedSpectrum Impacted? NoStandards: NoProduct Impacted? Fixed-satellite service earth station, Personal Locator Beacon, Inductive Application Device
MALAYSIA: 477MHz to be Canceled for Personal Usage
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the Class Assignment issued under Section 169 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA)1998 for personal radio service device(s) operating in the 477.0125 MHz to 477.4875 MHz and 477.5250 MHz to 477.9875 MHz frequency bands will be canceled. It will be effective on 1 January […]
MALAYSIA: Class Assignment No. 2 of 2022
SIRIM published the new class assignment No. 2 of 2022, which includes multiple assignations of bands and conditions for different applications and devices. The notice also includes a description of some requirements to be taken into account in the class assignment. These class assignments came into operation on 25 July 2022, and the Notification of […]
MALAYSIA: Updates on Certification of IPV6 Over Cellular Equipment Without Wi-FI Connectivity
In July 2022, SIRIM was Informed that the implementation of the interim Type Approval for IPv6 cellular equipment without WiFi interface is extended for another year, effective from 10th July 2022, until further notice. As such, all new applications and renewal of Certificate of Conformity (CoC) are allowed with a maximum validity of one (1) […]
MALAYSIA: Reminder on Technical Codes for Cellular Booster Equipment (5g cbe) and Global System for Mobile Communications and Long-term Evolution
On March 14th, Sirim announced that pursuant to all GSM, LTE, and 5G CBE that is to be imported, distributed, and/or used in Malaysia shall be certified in accordance with the technical codes T018:2021 and T019:2021. Thus, all new applications which fulfill the Technical Code and Certification Requirements for Compliance Approval (Type Approval) on Communication, […]
MALAYSIA: Technical Codes T018:2021 and T019:2021 for Cellular Booster Equipment (CBE)
On August 24th, 2021, MTSFB published the technical requirements T018:2021 and T019:2021. Regarding T018:2021, this Technical Code defines the technical requirements for low power Cellular Booster Equipment (CBE) designed or intended for use with Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks. Regarding T019:2021, this Technical Code defines the technical requirements […]