Malaysia MCMC issues new regulations on WMP / STB certification and import
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2021-07-29 13:10:00
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MCMC (Malaysian communication and Multimedia Commission) decided to impose additional requirements on the certification and import of WMP / STB from January 1, 2022. The current temporary freeze * will remain in force until the new regulations are implemented.
*Note: since March 3, 2020, MCMC has temporarily frozen all applications for certification of new wireless media players and set-top box (WMP / STB) devices.
About the new regulations
From January 1, 2022, all newly applied / renewed certificates of conformity (COC) and certificates of approval (COA) shall meet the following requirement:
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object
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condition
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additional necessary documents
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1
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MCMC licensee or company having agreement with Licensee
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1） Not allowed to be sold on the open market;
2） Subscription services or products must be bundled.
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1） MCMC certificate: ASP (C), CASP (I) or CASP (C);
2） Letter from MCMC licensee or agreement with Licensee (if applicable);
3） Protocol for conformity certification (type approval) of communication, multimedia and hybrid equipment (latest version);
4） Letter of undertaking.
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2
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The owner of the importer / distributor (OEM), or the local brand
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1） The certificate holder can only sell through its official store or authorized dealer;
2） The certificate holder shall keep detailed records to ensure that the certified products provided to authorized dealers can be traced.
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1） evidence of the trademark registration of the company as the brand holder;
2） Letter from the brand holder or contract agreement of the company as an authorized local importer / distributor (if applicable);
3） Protocol for conformity certification (type approval) of communication, multimedia and hybrid equipment (latest version);
4） Letter of undertaking.
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In addition to the above additional requirements and conditions, the COC shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Post a warning notice on WMP / STB on violations related to obtaining copyrighted content from unauthorized sources.
2. If necessary, MCMC and / or SIRIM shall be provided with the list of authorized resellers and relevant records traceable to WMP / STB.
The new regulations apply to all WMP / STBs that meet the following criteria:
A. Devices designed to connect TV and networking via WiFi;
B. Running on an open source operating system (such as Android);
C. Devices that enable television to browse the Internet and watch videos online, and
D. For the consumer market (excluding digital signage / advertising machines or WMP / STB for similar purposes).
