MCMC MTSFB TC T017:2021  
  
TECHNICAL CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  - 
BASE STATION  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Developed by   Registered by  
  
 
 
Registered date:  24 August 2021  
 
 
© Copyright  2021  
MCMC MTSFB TC T017 :2021 
 Development of technical codes    
 
 
The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (‘the Act’) provides for Technical Standards Forum 
designated under section 184 of the Act or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission 
(‘the Commission’) to prepare  a technical code. The technical code prepared pursuant to section 185 
of the Act shall consist of, at least, the requirement for network interoperability and the promotion of 
safety of network facilities.  
 
Section 96 of the Act also provides for the Commi ssion to determine a technical code in accordance 
with section 55 of the Act if the technical code is not developed under an applicable provision of the Act 
and it is unlikely to be developed by the Technical Standards Forum within a reasonable time.  
 
In exercise of the power conferred by section 184 of the Act, the Commission has designated the 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (‘MTSFB’) as a Technical Standards Forum which is 
obligated, among others, to prepare the technical code under section 185 o f the Act.  
 
A technical code prepared in accordance with section 185 shall not be effective until it is registered by 
the Commission pursuant to section 95 of the Act.  
 
For further information on the technical code, please contact:  
 
Malaysian Communication s and Multimedia Commission (MCMC ) 
MCMC Tower 1  
Jalan Impact, Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8688 8000  
Fax: +60 3 8688 1000  
http://www.mcmc.gov.my  
 
 
OR 
 
 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ) 
MCMC Centre of Excellence (CoE)  
Off Persiaran Multimedia  
Jalan Impact , Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8320 0300  
Fax: +60 3 8322 0115  
http://www.mtsfb.org.my  
 
 
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i Contents  
 
 
Page  
 
 
Committee representation  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  ii 
Foreword   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  iii 
 
1. Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  1 
2.  Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  1 
3. Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1 
4.  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2 
4.1 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  2 
4.2 Technical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  3 
 
Annex A  Normative references   ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  5 
Annex B  Existing frequency bands identified for IMT systems in Malaysia ................................ .........  7 
Annex C Minimum p arameters for Radio Frequency (RF) conformity   ................................ ................  8 
 
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ii Committee representation  
 
 
This technical code was developed by the 5G Equipment Sub Working Group under the Fixed and 
Wireless Terminal Working Group of the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) , which 
consists of representatives from the following organisations:  
 
Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
edotco Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Rohde & Schwarz Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM Berhad  
Sony EMCS Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
U Mobile Sdn Bhd  
Webe Digital Sdn Bhd  
Wideminds Pte Ltd  
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  MCMC MTSFB TC T017 :2021 
iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the  IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation)  - Base Station  (‘this Technical Code’) was 
developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd 
(‘MTSFB’) via its Wireless Terminal Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under the 
Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
This Technical Code shall continue to be valid and effective from the date of its registration until it is 
replaced or revoked.  
 
 
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iv  
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1 IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  - BASE STATION  
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This technical code specifies the minimum requirement s for Base Station (BS) that are intended for use 
in IMT -2020 mobile telecommunications systems in Malaysia.  
 
This Technical Code applies to IMT -2020 (Fifth Generation) Base Station  (5G BS)  based on the 
technologies as specified in applicable Malaysian Standards, technical codes, international standards, 
ITU Recommendations and its radio regulations as agreed and adopted by Malaysia .  
 
 
2.  Normative references   
 
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this Technical Code . For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the 
normative references (including any amendments) applies.  
 
See Annex A.  
 
 
3. Abbreviations  
 
5G BS  IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) Base Station  
AAS Active Antenna System  
AC Alternating Current  
ACLR  Adjacent Channel Selectivity Ratio  
BS Base Station  
EDGE  Enhanced Data Rate for Global Evolution  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing  
GSM  Global System for Mobile Communications  
IMT International Mobile Telecommunications  
LTE Long Term Evolution  
MSR  Multi -Standard Radio  
NB-IoT Narrow band-Internet of Things  
NR New Radio  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
RF Radio Frequency  
SRSP  Standard Radio System Plan  
TDD Time Division Duplexing  
UMTS  Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service  
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2 4.  Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements  
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
If the 5G BS is equipped with power supply, the Alternating Current ( AC) adaptor  or rectifier  for 5G BS 
shall not affect the capability of the equipment to meet this specification. The operating voltage shall be 
240 V + 5 % - 10 % and the frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 % for single phase  equipment  and 415 V + 5 % - 
10 % and the frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 % for 3-phase e quipment as according to MS 406 or MS IEC  60038 
whichever is current.  
 
Adaptor shall be pre -approved  by the relevant regulatory body before be ing used with the equipment.   
 
4.1.2  Power supply cord and mains plug  
 
If the 5G BS is equipped with power supply  cord and mains plug, t he equipment shall be fitted with a 
suitable and appropriate ly approved power supply cord and mains plug. The power supply cord and 
mains plug  are regulated products and shall be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body with the 
following requirements before  being used with the equipment : 
 
a) The power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated - 
flexible cables/cords); or  
 
ii) MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables/cords).  
 
b) The m ains plug shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 589 -1 or BS 1363 (for 13 A, fused plug); or  
 
ii) MS 1577 (for 15 A, fused plugs); or  
 
iii) MS 1578 or BS EN 50075 (for 2.5 A, 250 V, flat  non-rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for 
the connection of class II equipment).  
 
4.1.3 Marking   
 
The 5G BS shall be marked with the following information:  
 
a) supplier/manufacturer’s name or identification mark;  
 
b) supplier/manufacturer’s model or type reference; and  
 
c) other markings as required by the relevant standards.  
 
The markings shall be legible, inedible and readily visible. All information on the marking shall be either 
in Bahasa Melayu or English Language.  
 
 
 
 
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3 4.2 Technical requirements   
 
The 5G BS shall comply with the following requirements:  
 
a) Radio Frequency (RF) ; 
 
b) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ; and  
 
c) Safety and health requirements . 
 
4.2.1 Radio Frequency (RF)   
 
The 5G BS shall operate in any of  the following frequency bands as defined in  Table  1.   
 
Table 1. Operating band plans 
 
No Frequency 
(MHz)  Duplex 
mode  Operating band  
Band Plan Reference  Uplink  
(MHz)  Downlink  
(MHz)  
1 700 FDD 703 - 743 758 - 798 MCMC SRSP MS 700  
2 3 500  TDD 3 400 – 3 600  MCMC SRSP  MS 3500  
3 28 000 TDD 26 500 - 28 100  MCMC SRSP MS 28000  
 
Notwithstanding the mentioned bands above in Table 1, 5G BS may operate in other existing frequency 
bands identified for the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Systems as specified in the 
Spectrum Plan and relevant Standard Radio System Plan ( SRSP )s. The frequency bands are listed in 
Annex B.  
 
4.2.1.1  Conformity  
 
Depending on the technology supported by the base station, the 5G BS shall comply with the frequency 
bands stated in Table 1 and the requirements  of one or more of the standards as def ined in item (a), 
(b) or (c)  of Table 2.  
Table 2. Standard s for  conformity  
 
Item Base Station Technology  Reference  
 
a)  
i) NR BS  
 
ii) Narrow band-Internet of Things  
(NB-IoT) operation in NR in -
band BS  
  
i) 3GPP TS 38.141 -1 (at least Release 15);  
 
ii) 3GPP TS 38.141 -2 (at least Release 15);  
 
iii) ETSI TS 138.141 -1 (at least Version 15); and/or  
 
iv) ETSI TS 138 141 -2 (at least Version 15).  
 
 
Table 2. Standards for conformity (continued)  
 
 
 
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4 Item Base Station Technology  Reference  
 
b)  
i) NR Multi -Standard Radio 
(MSR) BS  
 
ii) NB-IoT MSR  BS 
  
i) 3GPP TS 37.141 (at least Release 15) ; or 
 
ii) ETSI TS 137 141 (at least Version 15) . 
 
 
c)  
i) NR Active Antenna System 
(AAS)  BS  
 
ii) NR MSR AAS  BS 
  
i) 3GPP TS 37.145 -1 (at least Release 15) ; 
 
ii) 3GPP TS 37.145 -2 (at least Release 15) ; 
 
iii) ETSI TS 137 145 -1 (at least Version 15) ; and/or  
 
iv) ETSI TS 137 145 -2 (at least Version 15) . 
 
 
The 5G BS shall comply with the minimum parameters of the above standards as specified in Annex  C. 
 
If the 5G BS supports technologies  other than 5G, for example Long Term Evolution  (LTE), Universal 
Mobile Telecommunications Service  (UMTS ) and Global System for Mobile Communications  (GSM )/ 
Enhanced Data GSM Environment  (EDGE ) suppliers shall demonstrate that the 5G BS has been tested 
and certified for conformance to related Technical Codes or Class Assignments.  
 
In the case of 5G BS support multiple network modes, the priority shall be configured  to 5G followed by 
LTE, UMTS, and/or GSM/EDGE.  
 
4.2.2  Electromagnetic Comp atibility (EMC ) 
 
The 5G BS shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in ETSI  TS 138 113  or any 
equivalent standards .  
 
4.2.3  Safety and health  
 
4.2.3.1  Electrical safety and health  
 
The 5G BS shall comply with the electrical  safety requirements defined in MS IEC 60950 -1, IEC 60950 -
22, IEC 62368 -1 or any equivalent standards.  
 
  
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5 Annex A  
(normative)  
 
 
Normative references  
 
 
MS 406, Specification for voltages and frequency for alternating current transmission and distribution 
systems (Second revision)  
 
MS 589 -1, 13 A Plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units - Part 1: Specification for rewirable 
and non -rewirable 13 A fused plugs (Fourth revision)  
 
MS 1577, Specification for 15 a plugs and socket -outlets for domestic  and similar purposes  
 
MS 1578, Specification for flat non -rewirable two -pole plugs, 2.5 A, 250 V with cord, for the connection 
of Class II - Equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
MS 2112 -5, Electric cable and wire - Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) insulated cables of rated voltages up to 
and including 450/750 V - Part 5: Flexible cables  
 
MS 2127 -4, Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
MS IEC 60038 , IEC standard voltages  
 
MS IEC 60950 -1, Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (First 
revision) (IEC 60950 -1:2005, IDT)  
 
IEC 60227 -1, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 
1: General requiremen ts 
 
IEC 60227 -5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 
5: Flexible cables (cords)  
 
IEC 60245 -1, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General 
requirements  
 
IEC 60950 -22, Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 22: Equipment to be installed outdoors  
 
IEC 62368 -1, Audio /video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
ETSI TS 137 141,  Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Universal Mobile 
Telecommunications System (UMTS); LTE; 5G; NR, E -UTRA, UTRA and GSM/EDGE; Multi -Standard 
Radio (MSR) Base Station (BS) conformance testing (3GPP TS 37.141)  
 
ETSI TS 137 145 -1, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS); LTE; Active Antenna 
System (AAS) Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 1: conducted conformance testing (3GPP 
TS 37.145 -1) 
 
ETSI TS 137 145 -2, Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS); LTE; Active Antenna 
System (AAS) Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 2: radiated conformance testing (3GPP TS 
37.145 -2) 
 
ETSI TS 138 104, 5G; NR; Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception (3GPP TS 38.104)  
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6 ETSI TS 138 113, 5G; NR; Base Station (BS) ElectroMagne tic Compatibility (EMC) (3GPP TS 38.113)  
 
ETSI TS 138  141-1, 5G; NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 1: Conducted conformance 
testing (3GPP TS 38.141 -1) 
 
ETSI TS 138 141 -2, 5G; NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 2: Radiated conformance 
testing (3GPP TS 38.141 -2) 
 
3GPP TS 37.141,  NR, E -UTRA, UTRA and GSM/EDGE; Multi -Standard Radio (MSR) Base Station 
(BS) conformance testing  
 
3GPP TS 37.145 -1, Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 1: 
conducted conformance testing  
 
3GPP TS 37.145 -2, Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 2: 
radiated conformance testing  
 
3GPP TS 38.104, NR; Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception  
 
3GPP TS 38.141 -1, NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 1: Conducted conformance testing  
 
3GPP TS 38.141 -2, NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing Part 2: Radiated conformance testing  
 
BS EN 50525 -2-11, Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 
450/750V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation  
 
BS EN 50075, Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole plugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection 
of class II -equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
BS 1363 -1, Fire resistance tests. General requirements  
 
 
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7 Annex B  
(normative)  
 
 
Existing frequency bands identified for IMT systems in Malaysia  
 
 
No Frequency 
(MHz)  Band  Duplex 
mode  Operating band  
Reference  Uplink  
(MHz)  Downlink  
(MHz)  
1 800 20 FDD 839 - 844 798 - 803 MCMC SRSP MS 800  
2 850 5 FDD 824 - 834 869 - 879 MCMC SRSP 504  
3 900 8 FDD 880 - 915 925 - 960 MCMC SRSP 504  
4 1 800  3 FDD 1 710 - 1 785  1 805 - 1 880  MCMC SRSP 508  
5 2 100  1 FDD 1 920 - 1 980  2 110 - 2 170  MCMC  SRSP MS 2100  
6 2 100  33 
TDD 1 915 - 1 920  1 915 - 1 920  MCMC SRSP MS 2100  
34 2 010 - 2 025  2 010 - 2 025  MCMC SRSP MS 2100  
7 2 300  40 TDD 2 300 - 2 400  2 300 - 2 400  SKMM SRSP -532 
8 2 600  7 FDD 2 500 - 2 570  2 620 - 2 690  SKMM SRSP -523 
9 2 600  38 TDD 2 570 - 2 620  2 570 - 2 620  SKMM SRSP -523 
 
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8 Annex C  
(normative)  
 
 
Minimum  parameters for Radio Frequency (RF) conformity  
 
 
The detailed parameters for RF conformity are as follows:  
 
a) base station output power;  
 
b) Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR);  
 
c) operating band unwanted emission;  
 
d) transmitter spurious emission; and  
 
e) receiver spurious emission.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 Acknowledgements  
 
Members of the 5G Equipment Sub Working  Group  
 
Ms Khairunnisa Ab Halim (Chair man) SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Fazli Shamsuddin (Vice Chairman)  Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
Mr Muhaimin Mat Salleh/  
Ts Mohamad Hafiz Halal (Secretariat)  Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd  
Mr Muhammad Rezza Alui  Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Ms Irma Syafrida Abd Majid  edotco  Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Shab Fizie Che Mood / 
Mr Chan Kok Hong / 
Mr Dikhwan Hady Darnalis  Huawei Technologies  (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  
Mr Abd Mutalib Ibrahim / 
Mr Pang Chee Wai / 
Mr Rakuram M Gandhi  Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Mr Leong Woon Min  Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Mr Bob Ng Shiong Nien  Rohde & Schwarz Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Faizan Pardi / 
Ms Nur Hidayah Ibrahim / 
Ms Nurul Ain Ab Karim / 
Ms Rabi’ah Ruhan @ Idris / 
Ms Tuan N or Azrina Tuan Lah /  
Ms Wan Zarina Wan Abdullah / 
Mr Zul Jaafar  SIRIM Berhad  
Dr Leon Mun Wai  Yuen  Sony EMCS Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Marwan Mohamad Dahlan/  
Mr Ahmad Syamil Wahid/  
Mr Azzemi Ariffin/  
Mr Khairul Anuar Awang/  
Mr Najib Fadil Mohd Bisri @ Bisri/  
Mr Sufian Harris Ab Hadi  Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
Mr Lo Phua Kian/  
Mr Md Hafnee Sepon/  
Ms Ng Hsiao Ying  U Mobile  Sdn Bhd  
Ms Siti Najwa Muhammad  Webe Digital Sdn Bhd 
Mr Low Wei Yap Wideminds Pte Ltd 
Mr Azmarhisyam Omar / 
Mr Yew Kuan Min  YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
By invitation:  
 
Mr KM Tan  Hansway Solution  Sdn Bhd  
Mr Tan Ming Hui  ITS Testing Services (M) Sdn Bhd