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In Malaysia, communications equipment is regulated by SKMM under Communications & Multimedia Act 1998. It is mandatory for communication equipment to be certified before it can be used, offered for sale or sold.

ACTS

1. COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA ACT 1998 : CLASS ASSIGNMENTS NO. 1 OF 2010
2. CUSTOM ACT 1967
3. STRATEGIC TRADE ACT 2010

Products that require SIRIM type approval and import permits:

Radio Equipment

  • 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Wireless LAN Bluetooth Equipment
  • GSM/GPRS Phone
  • GPS Wireless System
  • CDMA phone/3G Phone
  • Wireless Alarm System
  • Microwave Equipment
  • Remote Keyless
  • WiMAX Equipment
  • DECT Equipment
  • RFID Equipment
  • VSAT Equipment

Telephony Equipment

  • ADSL/Modem Router
  • IP Network Platform
  • Switching Equipment
  • Single Line Telephone
  • Data Fax/Modem
  • Fax Machine
  • ISDN Port Interface Card
  • E1/T1 Network Interface Card
  • PABX System

ACTS

1. ENERGY COMMISSION ACT 2001
2. ENERGY COMMISSION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2010
3. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1990

Products that require ST approval pursuant to the Electricity Regulation 1994:

  • Plug Top/Plug (15a And Below)
  • Switch And Dimmer
  • Socket Outlet (15a And Below)
  • Fluorescent Lampholder/ Starter Holder
  • Ceiling Rose
  • Bayonet Cap And Multi ways Adaptor
  • Fluorescent Lamp Fittings Excluding Tubes If Imported Separately
  • Capacitor For Fluorescent Lamp
  • Ballast For Fluorescent Lamp
  • Circuit Breaker Including Ac Current Operated Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker And Miniature Circuit Breaker
  • Water Heater Including Heating Elements If Imported Separately
  • Hand Operated Hair Dryer/Haircare
  • Table Lamps Having Accessible Metal Part
  • Kettle Including Heating Elements If Imported Separately
  • Iron
  • Shaver
  • Food Mixer/Blender (Kitchen Machine)
  • Immersion Water Heater
  • Hi-Fidelity Set
  • Mosquito Matt Vaporiser
  • Toaster / Oven (Cooking Appliance)
  • Fan
  • Television
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Video Player
  • Washing Machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice Cooker
  • Christmas Light
  • Domestic Power Tools (Portable Type)
  • Wire / Cable / Cord (Non-Armoured) 0.5mm² To 35mm²

More info : Standards for Electrical Equipment that Requires Certificate of Approval to Manufacture, Import, Display, Sell or Advertise

Download Technical Specifications Documents by SKMM.