International Type Approval and Safety Approval
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Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia on the Malay Peninsula and the northern part of Borneo.
The current population as of 2024 is 35,697,291.
The national language of Malaysia is Malay.
Type approval in Malaysia
MCMC approval in Malaysia refers to the certification granted by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). This regulatory body oversees the communications and multimedia industry in Malaysia, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
MCMC approval is necessary for various telecommunications equipment and devices, such as mobile phones, radios, and networking equipment, to ensure they meet technical standards and do not interfere with other communication systems. The approval process includes testing for compliance with safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and radio frequency regulations.
Obtaining MCMC approval is essential for manufacturers and importers to legally market and sell their telecommunications products in Malaysia.
In Malaysia, MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) and SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) serve different but complementary roles in the regulatory landscape.
MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission)
Function: MCMC is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the communications and
multimedia sector in Malaysia. It focuses on policy development, licensing, and ensuring
compliance with the Communications and Multimedia Act.
Approval Scope: MCMC approval is required for telecommunications equipment, ensuring
they meet technical standards and do not interfere with existing communications systems.
SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia)
Function: SIRIM is the national standards and quality organization. It focuses on standardization, certification, and industrial research.
Approval Scope: SIRIM provides certification services for various products, including electrical and electronic goods, ensuring they meet Malaysian and international standards. SIRIM also handles the certification of products for safety and quality.
Key Differences
Focus Area: MCMC primarily regulates telecommunications, while SIRIM covers a broader range of products and services, including quality standards across various industries.
Types of Approvals: MCMC is focused on communications equipment, while SIRIM handles a wider array of product certifications, including safety and quality standards.
- Type approval in Malaysia requires acceptable CE reports less than 4 years old.
- A local representative is also required. If you do not provide your importer information (local representative) and use CSIA local representative, you will also need to use CSIA local representative for all imports. Typically the cost of each import permit is $400.00.
- You will need to provide 1 commercial sample for functional testing. Certain products may be required to provide test reports/results that include IPv6 testing.
- LTE UE shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in the ETSI EN 301 489-1 and specific to mobile phones, ETSI EN 301 489-34 shall also be complied.
- Self label application fee is $500.00, includes future yearly renewal fees, if you use CSIA local representative. This is valid for all products imported by manufacturer. If client uses their own local representative they are responsible for obtaining the label certification.
- Lead time is approximately 3-5 weeks from the time all documents and samples have been collected.
- The type approval certificate is valid for 5 years.
Importing small quantity of samples prior to approval:
Importing for testing or trial purpose prior to obtaining a SIRIM type approval certificate for
Malaysia is allowed.
CSIA can work with your branch office or vendor by sending a shipment invoice for him to
apply an import permit.
Once in place you would be allowed to ship these samples to a Malaysia importer.
Chargers being imported and sold in Malaysia, ( Non Wireless Devices) must apply for
SIRIM Permit approval number.
This number issued by SIRIM can be used to apply for an import permit for each importation (same number issued for RF certificate).
This is different than a Malaysia type approval certificate issued by SIRIM.
Regulatory Updates for Malaysia
July 2024
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has investigated two suspects over offensive and abusive comments of a provocative through a rebroadcast of the Parliament session on the TikTok platform on July 9, 2024.
A recording session of the two suspects was conducted yesterday after complaints were received from the public. In the operation carried out, the sim card and the smartphone belonged to both the suspect who was used to upload the obscene comment has been seized for assist in the investigation.
Earlier, MCMC had submitted Notices of Attendance to both the suspects followed the prescribed procedures. The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588).
September 2022
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission recently published its Class Assignment No. 2 of 2022 which allocates certain frequency bands to various types of devices including SRDs, UWBs, Radio Access Devices, Remote Controlled Devices, RFIDs, Automotive Radars etc. One of the most crucial amendments is setting new output power limits for Short-Range Radiocommunication Devices (SRDs) operating in the 5150-5350 MHz frequency range depending on indoor and outdoor use.
May 2022
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) reminds customers that all GSM, LTE, and 5G CBE devices imported to Malaysia must be certified according to the Technical Codes for IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) Cellular Booster Equipment and Global System for Mobile Communications and Long-Term Evolution – Cellular Booster Equipment approved in August 2021. Applications that fulfill the technical code and certification requirements will be granted full approval and are allowed for a maximum validity period of 5 years. Renewal applications for existing approval of GSM, LTE, and 5G Booster Equipment are no longer allowed and these existing applications are expired effective immediately. A new Normal Application is required to meet new technical code requirements for Cellular Booster Equipment.
March 2022
The Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) allows the use of the 6 GHz frequency band for WLAN systems and authorises two new frequency bands for inductive application devices.
February 2022
On December 31, 2021, the 3G network stopped working in Malaysia. With this regard, SIRIM QAS International introduced the changes in renewal and type approval procedures for 3G devices that became effective from January 1, 2022.
December 2021
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is in the process of reviewing the potential use of the 5925-7125 MHz (6 GHz) frequency band for Wi-Fi. During the review, certification of the 6 GHz band will not be permitted for Wi-Fi. Applicants for type approval must ensure the 6 GHz frequency is disabled on devices that support the 6 GHz frequency band prior to submitting applications. Devices operating in the 6 GHz frequency band under Special Approval are not permitted to be certified or imported until further notice.
October 2021
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently published the following Technical Codes:
IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) – User Equipment
IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) – Base Station
This technical code for the IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) - User Equipment (‘this Technical Code’) was developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) via its Fixed and Wireless Terminal Working Group. This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.
This Technical Code specifies the minimum requirements for User Equipment (UE) that are intended for use in connection with IMT-2020 public mobile telecommunications service in Malaysia. The UE may include, but not limited to, cellular mobile terminals, handheld, portable and vehicle-mounted equipment, and Radio Frequency (RF) interface cards and modems. This Technical Code applies to IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) User Equipment (5G UE) based on the technologies as specified in applicable Malaysian Standards, technical codes, international standards, ITU Recommendations and its radio regulations as agreed and adopted by Malaysia.
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Malaysia Self Label program in affect 2016
The label in Malaysia now 100% self printed by the manufacture.
The SELF LABEL method using CID logo issued by SIRIM. CID = Common ID for manufacturer, can be used to all products manufactured by same manufacturer.
The local representative will complete the application for the Label CID (Common ID for manufacturer) submit to SIRIM and once issued by SIRIM they will send it to the manufacture for use on the product. The CID is valid for all products by same manufacturer.
Frequencies allowed in Malaysia
900 MHz is used by telecommunications companies.
2.4 GHz, most of the WLANs use this frequencie.
5.0 GHz, however, there are some restrictions on the use of 5 GHz in certain frequency bands:
5150 MHz to 5350 MHz
This band is for indoor use only, and special approval from the Commission is required to install WLAN systems within 30 km of any airports.
The MCMC is currently reviewing the potential use of the 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi.
Contact CSIA for a more detailed list of frequencies allowed and any restrictions that may apply to your products.