The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a public consultation document proposing a new framework for the certification and registration of communications equipment in Malaysia.

This proposed framework aims to regulate and certify communications equipment in Malaysia more effectively. Public input on this framework is sought by June 21, 2024.

The document is crucial for stakeholders in the Malaysian communications industry as it will impact the regulation and certification process of communications equipment in the future.

Key Aspects of the Proposed Framework

• Supplier Registration: Suppliers intending to use, offer for sale, sell, or possess any communications equipment with the intent to sell must register with MCMC and comply with the specified registration conditions.
• Communication Equipment Registration: All communications equipment must be registered with MCMC. Registration will be categorized based on the potential risks of the equipment, divided into scheme A (high risk), scheme B (medium risk), and scheme C (low risk).
• Labeling: All registered communications equipment must bear an MCMC-approved conformity mark to indicate compliance with standards.
• Registration of IMEI or Serial Number: Suppliers must register the IMEI or serial number for each unit of communication equipment with MCMC before import or market placement.
• Import: According to the Import Prohibition Order of 2023, importing communications equipment requires a Certificate of Approval issued by the Border Regulatory Agency (CBRA). Under the proposed New Certification and Registration Framework (NCEF), MCMC will act as the CBRA responsible for issuing the Certificate of Approval.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: Yes
• Type Certificate: Yes
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: Yes
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: Yes

Link to Source - https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/media/announcements/public-consultation-on-new-communications-equipmen