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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1997 (ACT NO. 447)

The Act, 447, Electricity Supply Act 1990 governs the compliance requirements for electrical products for sale, manufacture, import, display or advertisement in Malaysia. The Energy Commission (ST) is the regulatory body responsible for the safety of electrical equipment and appliances and consumer protection. The ST has issued a list of controlled equipment items and corresponding standards covering 31 categories of electrical equipment, which require mandatory approval. A Certificate of Approval from the ST is required before the controlled item is manufactured, imported, displayed, sold or advertised in Malaysia. The Certificate of Approval is only issued to a Malaysian company.

In addition, for controlled electrical equipment items manufactured in Malaysia, the ST requires mandatory certification under SIRIM QAS International's Product Certification Scheme (PCS) and application of the SIRIM QAS product certification mark. For controlled electrical equipment items approved for import into Malaysia, the ST requires batch/consignment testing by SIRIM QAS International for every batch within the validity of the Certificate of Approval and application of the SIRIM QAS certification mark label or they can be certified under SIRIM QAS International's PCS.

Currently, there is no regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, this sector is under future consideration. Emissions and/or immunity testing may be needed for regulated products if required in the end product standard.

There are 31 categories of controlled equipment.

  1. Plug top (plugs)
  2. Switches and dimmers
  3. Socket outlets 15 A and below (with or without elcb/rcd)
  4. Lampholders
  5. Ceiling roses
  6. Bayonet caps and multiway adapters
  7. Fluorescent lamps fittings excluding tubes if imported separately
  8. Capacitors for fluorescent lamps
  9. Ballast for fluorescent lamps
  10. Circuit breaker including AC current operated earth, leakage circuit breakers, and miniature circuit breakers
  11. Instantaneous water heaters including heater elements if imported separately
  12. Hand operated hair dryer
  13. Table lamps having accessible metal parts
  14. Electric kettle including heating elements if imported separately
  15. Electric smoothing irons
  16. Electric shavers excluding batter operated
  17. Food mixers/blenders
  18. Immersion water heater
  19. Hi fi sets
  20. Mosquito mat vaporizers
  21. Toasters/oven (cooking appliance)
  22. Fans
  23. Televisions
  24. Vacuum cleaners
  25. Video players
  26. Washing machines
  27. Refrigerators
  28. Rice cookers
  29. Christmas light
  30. Domestic power tools
  31. Wires/cables/cords (non armored) of cross sectional area 0.5 mm sq to 35 mm sq

Compliance with Malaysian Standards (MS) is required for the above product groups. Many of the MS standards are based on international standards with Malaysian national differences. If there are no published MS, then utilization of IEC standards or British Standards (BS) may be utilized.

THE COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA ACT 1998 (ACT NO. 588)

The Act 588, Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 governs telecommunication and radiocommunication equipment imported and marketed into Malaysia. Products that fall under this act may be placed on the market after receiving a "Technical Compliance Certificate" for Type Approval and the appropriate labeling from SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL - CETS (Communications Equipment Testing Specification), the appointed agency by MCMC for telecommunication/radiocommunication certification. In addition, based on the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 1998, the importation of telecommunication equipment, including spare parts and accessories, requires an import permit.

Currently, there are 33 product types that are applicable to the certification of communications equipment.

  1. Radio Performance Specifications (25 KHz Channel Spacing)
  2. Radio Performance Specifications (12.5 KHz Channel Spacing)
  3. Telephone
  4. Answering Machine
  5. Key Telephone
  6. Auto Dialer
  7. Telephone Accessory
  8. Satellite Broadcast Antenna
  9. Satellite Broadcast Receiver
  10. Pager
  11. Data Modem
  12. Data Terminal With Built-In Modem
  13. Facsimile Transceiver
  14. Tele-printer
  15. Telex Interface
  16. Maypac X.25 Equipment
  17. Alarm System (PSTN)
  18. Terminal Block
  19. Termination Box
  20. Telephone Plug and Socket
  21. Over-voltage Protection Devices
  22. GSM Equipment
  23. PCN Equipment
  24. ATUR 800 Equipment
  25. ATUR 900 Equipment
  26. Cordless Telephone
  27. PABX
  28. Wireless Microphone
  29. Isdn Primary Rate
  30. Isdn Basic Rate
  31. Analogue Calling Line Identification
  32. Radio Equipment, below 3000 GHz, including amateur radio equipment, except broadcast receiver

Compliance with the applicable CETS standards is required. CETS standards are typically based on European Standards (EN) and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

UL SERVICES

Malaysia participates in the IECEE CB Scheme for a variety of products. A A CB test report and CB test certificate, including any national differences, issued from UL would act as a conduit into this marketplace with regard to the safety specifications. For more information visit our CB Scheme Web site.

In addition, Market Access Solutions offers a comprehensive Intermediate Applicant Program that will benefit manufacturers in obtaining Malaysian Certifications. Learn more about our Intermediate Applicant Service.

For further information

Should you have questions about UL's Market Access Solutions in Malaysia, require additional information, or wish to pursue any of these services, please contact us.

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