At the 71st meeting of the APEC Telecommunications Working Group (APEC TEL) Conformity Assessment and Interoperability Steering Group (CISG) on 1 August 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) introduced the New Communications Equipment Framework (NCEF) to drive competitiveness in the communications and multimedia industry through a flexible and proactive approval process, with important changes to the way telecommunications product registration and approval are determined based on risk level. The Standards Regulations for Communications and Multimedia Technologies 2000 (TSR 2000) will also be amended to accommodate the NCEF.

The MCMC also summarized the new and revised technical regulations as of 2025, including C-V2X system architecture and specifications, network security-related specifications, IPv6, VoLTE, base station radiation measurement evaluation, land mobile stations, etc.

On 24 June 2025, the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (MCMC) issued the Radio Equipment Class Assignment No. 2 of 2025. This class assignment is now in effect and replaces Alass Assignment No. 1 of 2025.

Click this link to view the original Class Assignment Announcement No. 2 of 2025.

On 11 July 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published a draft technical specification that sets out the principles for functional safety for Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This regulatory update initiative aims to solicit public comment on a framework aimed at addressing systemic risks in the connected environment. Rather than focusing on a single product type, the draft aims to improve broader system resilience for IoT applications. The draft standard, MCMC MTSFB TC Gxxx:2025, will align with internationally recognized frameworks such as IEC 61508 and ITU-T Y.4806. The draft emphasizes the interdependencies between cybersecurity and functional safety. It recommends a combination of secure over-the-air (OTA) updates, fail-safe software mechanisms, and secure data flow to ensure secure and predictable system behavior.  

Click this link to view the original draft, which will be open for comment until August 10, 2025.

On January 28, 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published 4 technical requirements for fixed wireless systems as follows:

• MCMC SRSP FS 5.925 - Uses 5925MHz to 6425MHz requirements for fixed wireless systems in frequency bands;
• MCMC SRSP FS 6.425 - Requirements for fixed wireless systems using the frequency band 6425MHz to 7110MHz;
• MCMC SRSP FS 7.725 - Requirements for fixed wireless systems using the frequency band 7725MHz to 8275MHz;
• MCMC SRSP FS 8.275 - Requirements for fixed wireless systems using the 8275MHz to 8500MHz band.

The new technical requirements are effective from the date of publication.

On February 10, 2025, the Malaysian Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (SIRIM) issued an announcement numbered SQASI/ CMCS/1/25/0001 announcing that the authorized laboratories for IPv6 of non-WIFI products are:

• China's BII Laboratory;
• CNLabs in India;
• SIRIM RF and EMCT Laboratory.

As of July 1, 2025, IPv6 reporting is required for modern certification applications and certificate renewals for products that support the IPv6 and LTE cellular device specifications. Due to the availability of an existing IPv6 test lab, the interim approval of IPv6 devices will end on July 10, 2025 and will not be extended.

Click this link to view the original announcement.

On 28 November 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published the Guidelines for the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Radio Spectrum. These guidelines serve as a reference for radio frequency use, technical parameters, regulatory procedures, and radiocommunication information relevant to UAS operations.

Click this link to view the original guidelines.

On 2 October 2024, the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (MCMC) launched a public consultation on the proposed full adoption and migration of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Malaysia.

Click on the this link to view the original public consultation article, which is open for comments October 31, 2024.

On 11 July 2024, the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (MCMC) announced that the interim type approval for IPv6 cellular devices (excluding devices with WiFi interface or IPv6 devices using other media (e.g. fibre, Ethernet LAN) has been extended for another year, effective from 10 July 2024, until further notice. This means that new Certificate of Conformity (CoC) applications and renewals are allowed, with a maximum validity period of one year.

During this provisional approval period, the applicant may take the required tests at any accredited or approved laboratory and submit a test report for evaluation by SIRIM. If IPv6 on the cellular interface or other media fully meets the technical requirements, it will be formally approved.

Click this link to view the original MCMC announcement.

On 1 June 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced the cancellation of the classification of fixed satellite service ground stations and ultra-wideband communications equipment operating in the frequency band 3400 MHz to 3700 MHz. From June 1, 2025, this regulatory change will directly affect telecommunications equipment using this spectrum range. Companies involved in the production, import, or use of such equipment must ensure compliance with the new regulations and cease operations in the affected bands by a specified date.

Click this link to view the original MCMC announcement.

On 5 March 2024, MCMC Malaysia issued Radio Equipment Class Assignment No. 1 of 2024, which replaces the previous document (Class Assignment No. 1 of 2023) with effect from the date of publication. The revision mainly updates the relevant requirements of the 19th schedule of equipment (satellite broadcasting receiving equipment) and the 27th schedule of equipment (induction application equipment), and there is no impact on other equipment categories.

Click on this link to view the original Radio Equipment Class Assignment No. 1 of 2024.