On March 14th, 2022, the Malaysia SIRIM released Announcement Ref. No.: SQASI/CMCS/1/22/0002, regarding the implementation of the following 2 technical codes about cellular booster equipment (CBE):
1. MCMC MTSFB TC T019:2021: IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) - Cellular Booster Equipment;
2. MCMC MTSFB TC T018:2021: Global System for Mobile Communications and Long-Term Evolution - Cellular Booster Equipment.
New Application
Pursuant to these technical codes, all GSM, LTE and 5G CBE that are to be imported, distributed, and/or used in Malaysia shall be certified in accordance with these Technical Codes. Thus, all new applications which fulfill the Technical Code and Certification Requirements for Compliance Approval (Type Approval) on Communication, Multimedia and Hybrid Equipment, will be granted full approval and are allowed for a maximum validity period of five (5) years.
Renewal Application
Renewal application for existing approval of GSM, LTE and 5G Booster Equipment are no longer allowed. These existing applications will be expired effective immediately. A new application (Normal Application) is required, and it shall meet the new technical code requirements for Cellular Booster Equipment.
These 2 technical codes were approved and published by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on 24th August 2021.