MCMC released new Class Assignment No.1 of 2023 which supersedes the previous document, Class Assignment No.2 of 2022.

Interim Type Approval extended for IPv6 cellular equipment without Wi-Fi

MCMC have issued Class Assignment No. 1 of 2022, dated 19th January 2022. This now includes the frequency band 5925 - 6425 MHz for SRD, such as Wi-Fi 6E, therefore products operating in this frequency band can now be certified in Malaysia.

SIRIM have announced that the potential use of 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is being reviewed by MCMC. However, as of now, certification and importation of Wi-Fi devices supporting 6 GHz band is not permitted.

SIRIM have reiterated the need confirm the product marketing name for Type Approval applications. SIRIM have advised that this information will be used to facilitate with verifying the product certification status.

MCMC have announced the following guidance for the certification and renewal of 3G devices that also support other technologies (2G, 4G and 5G), since the 3G network in Malaysia was terminated on 31 December 2021