PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) confiscated 138 units of uncertified walkie-talkies worth over RM20,000 from three premises along Jalan Pasar in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, during a recent operation.
“The operation, which involved 10 officers, is MCMC’s ongoing strategy to ensure that traders selling communication devices comply with the prescribed regulations and not selling uncertified devices to consumers,” MCMC said in a statement today.
The sale and use of unapproved communication equipment is a violation of Regulation 16 (1)(b) of the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000, where offenders can be punished with a fine of up to RM300,000 or a jail term of up to three years, or both.
It reminded the public to avoid engaging in activities involving the sale, possession, or use of uncertified communication equipment.
This can affect the quality of service from communication service providers and cause frequency interference with the communications network, ultimately leading to problems for other users.
“Additionally, unapproved communication devices can result in losses for users if they do not function properly due to the lack of warranty and can pose health and safety risks,” MCMC said.
Effective June 1, 2015, all communication equipment in Malaysia must be certified by MCMC.
It advised the public to use the MCMC Check Your Label mobile app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, to check the certification status of communication equipment before making a purchase.
— Bernama
