[MCMC] SRD Specifications Update for Radio Equipment Certification 2026

MCMC Splits Radio Equipment Certification Into Two Codes

Malaysia’s telecom regulator does not touch its foundational equipment rules often, so when it does, the ripple effects reach every certification desk in the region. On May 5, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission registered two technical codes that together reshape Malaysia radio equipment certification for 2026 and beyond: the updated MCMC SRD specifications, formally MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026, and a brand new companion code, MCMC TC T022:2026, covering baseline requirements for communications equipment generally.

Together they end the single-document era that manufacturers have worked with since 2020, and the MCMC SRD code is where most of the practical change lands for short range device makers.

Why the MCMC SRD Code Now Has a Separate Baseline Companion

Under the previous framework, T007:2020 carried everything in one place. The new structure separates these responsibilities:

• T007:2026, the MCMC SRD specifications, now focus purely on RF and spectrum parameters for short range devices.
• T022:2026 (baseline requirements) carries the shared items that used to sit inside the MCMC SRD code, including product marking, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and power supply requirements.
• T022 applies broadly. It is written to cover communications equipment categories generally, not just SRDs, so it may become the reference point future product-specific codes point to as well.

6 GHz Wi-Fi Enters the Malaysian Market Under the MCMC SRD Framework

The most commercially significant change to the MCMC SRD specifications is the addition of the 5925 to 6425 MHz band, formally opening the lower 6 GHz band to license-exempt operation and clearing a path for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices to be certified in Malaysia.

• Reference standard: ETSI EN 303 687
• Portable, short-range use: 25 mW EIRP
• Fixed indoor installations (buildings, trains, aircraft): 250 mW EIRP

MCMC Changes to UWB: Scope Expands, One Band Disappears

Ultra-Wideband gets both an expansion and a contraction under the new MCMC SRD specifications:

• Added: Road and rail UWB device categories join the framework.
• Added: 8500 to 10600 MHz UWB operation, referencing ETSI EN 303 883 for measurement technique.
• Removed: The 3400 to 3700 MHz UWB allocation has been dropped entirely, so any product line built around that band needs a fresh look.

A couple of related updates round out this section:

• RFID: New frequency allocation at 919 to 923 MHz.
• ISM equipment: Output power ceiling raised to 500 mW EIRP for the 13.553 to 13.567 MHz band.

5 GHz Rules Under the MCMC Update

The 5 GHz WLAN and RLAN bands have been restructured under the MCMC SRD update with new indoor and outdoor power restrictions, and equipment in the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz range is now limited to indoor deployment only. Products already certified in this range may need updated configuration statements or renewed testing to confirm they still meet the limits.

Key Takeaways

This dual-code model may be a template MCMC reuses for other product categories, so it’s worth watching whether future technical codes start referencing T022 the same way the MCMC SRD specifications now do.

Certification files for the Malaysian market now need to reference two codes instead of one. Anything citing only the old T007 for safety or EMC clauses is out of date the moment T022 takes effect.

The 6 GHz opening is the change worth acting on first if your roadmap includes Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 hardware, since it directly expands what can be certified under the MCMC SRD framework rather than just adjusting existing limits.

Products relying on the discontinued 3400 to 3700 MHz UWB allocation need a portfolio review now, before a renewal or new submission surfaces the gap.

Clients with 5 GHz or 6 GHz configurable equipment should expect configuration statement requests during review. Getting firmware defaults locked and documented ahead of submission avoids delays.

Source

• https://mtsfb.org.my/technical-code/#standards
• https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/MCMC-MTSFB-TC-T007-Short-Range-Devices-Specifications-Third-Revision-1.pdf
• https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/General/MCMC-MTSFB-TC-T022-Communications-Equipment-Baseline-Requirements-1.pdf