The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB), has formally enacted **MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026**. Designated as the comprehensive baseline standard for telecommunications and RF hardware, this technical code establishes unified conformity benchmarks for devices entering the Malaysian market.
Administered through certification body **SIRIM QAS International**, the new framework consolidates essential electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and IP network interoperability requirements across consumer electronics, cellular devices, and enterprise network appliances.
Mandatory IPv6 Reporting and Baseline EMC
Under TC T022:2026, all telecommunications equipment equipped with data networking or cellular interfaces must demonstrate formal IPv6 compliance. Submission files in the SIRIM e-ComM system must include accredited laboratory test reports demonstrating IPv6 protocol support, alongside standard international safety (IEC 62368-1) and EMC (CISPR 32 / EN 55032) certifications.
Harmonization with SRD Standard TC T007:2026
TC T022:2026 operates in tandem with the updated Short Range Device standard, **MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026 (3rd Revision)**, introducing significant frequency and power adaptations for wireless products:
- HF RFID Expansion: Radiated output power for 13.553–13.567 MHz RFID and NFC systems is officially raised to 500 mW EIRP.
- UHF RFID Allocations: Frequency band parameters are formally anchored to 919–923 MHz.
- 6 GHz RLAN Segmentation: Wi-Fi 6E/7 deployments in the 5.925–6.425 GHz range are split into distinct power limits—25 mW EIRP for portable low-power devices and 250 mW EIRP for fixed indoor access points.
Strict 6-Month Certificate Expiry Enforcement
Alongside technical updates, SIRIM has enforced strict lifecycle oversight on Certificates of Conformity (CoC). If an existing 5-year CoC has been expired for **more than six months**, the system automatically triggers cancellation. Certificate holders are no longer permitted to renew lapsed approvals; instead, manufacturers must undergo an entirely new type approval evaluation, increasing lead times and administrative costs.
HertzWeg Engineering Insight:
"The baseline enforcement of TC T022:2026 means hardware manufacturers cannot treat Malaysian compliance as an afterthought. Cellular IoT and smart gateway OEMs must ensure that test files explicitly document IPv6 stacks, and existing certificate holders must track CoC validity windows before the non-reversible 6-month cancellation rule kicks in."
To learn more about Malaysian conformity workflows, explore our Malaysia Technical Codes & E-Labeling Guide, read about SIRIM Type Approval Requirements, or consult our Malaysia Market Access Hub.