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Malaysia

04-12-2021

Certification and Importation of 6GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is not permitted

Malaysian telecom regulatory authority SIRIM QAS informed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) are currently reviewing the potential use of the 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi. Therefore, as of now, certification of 6 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi is not permitted.   

        Prior to submitting the application, the applicant must ensure that the 6 GHz frequency is disabled from the devices that support the said frequency. For verification of 6 GHz frequency inaccessibility, such Devices are subjected to Verification Testing at SIRIM RF&EMCT laboratory .

        However, certification and importation of Devices operating in 6 GHz frequency band under Special Approval (Company and Individual (SA & CL)) are not permitted until further notice