MCMC MTSFB TC T 016:2021  
  
TECHNICAL CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  - 
USER EQUIPMENT  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Registered date:  24 August 2021  
 
 
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MCMC MTSFB TC T016:2021 
 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  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 6 
Annex B  Existing frequency bands identified for the IMT systems in M alaysia  ................................ . 8 
Annex C  Parameters for Radio Frequency (RF) conformity  ................................ .............................  9 
 
 
 
 
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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 Stand ards 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 T 016:2021  
iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the  IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) - User Equipment  (‘this Technical Code’) was 
developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd 
(MTSFB) via its  Fixed and  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 val id and effective from the date of its registration until it is 
replaced or revoked.  
 
 
 
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iv  MCMC MTSFB TC T016:2021  
1 IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  - USER EQUIPMENT  
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code  specifies the minimum requirement s for User Equipment (UE) that are intended 
for use in connection with IMT -2020 public mobile telecommunications service in Malaysia. The UE 
may include, but not limited to, cellular mobile terminals, handheld, portable an d vehicle -mounted 
equipment, and Radio Frequency (RF) interface cards and modems.  
 
This Technical Code applies to IMT -2020 (Fifth Generation) User Equipment (5G UE)  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  
 
For the purposes of this Technical Code, the following abbreviations apply.  
 
AC Alternating Current  
EDGE  Enhanced Data Rate for Global Evolution  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
EMF  Electromagnetic Field  
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing  
GSM  Global System for Mobile Communications  
ICNIRP  International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection  
IMT International Mobile Telecommunications  
LTE Long Term Evolution  
NFC Near Field Communication  
NR New Radio  
NSA Non-Stand Alone  
PD Power Density  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
RF Radio Frequency  
SA Stand Alone  MCMC MTSFB TC T016:2021 
2 SAR Specific Absorption Rate  
SRSP  Standard Radio System Plan  
TDD Time Division Duplexing  
UE User Equipment  
UMTS  Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service  
Vo5G  Voice over 5G  
VoNR  Voice over New Radio  
WLAN  Wireless Local Area Network  
 
 
4.  Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements  
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
Alternating Current ( AC) adaptor for 5G UE  shall not affect the capability of the equipment to meet this 
specification. The operating voltage shall be 240 V + 5 %, - 10 % and frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 % for 
single pha se equipment 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 equipment is fitted with power supply cord and mains plug , the power supply cord and mains plug  
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 2 112-5 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 main s 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  Keypad  
 
Any keypad used in the 5G UE as defined in  this scope , shall be alphanumeric and the relationship 
between the letters and digits shall comply with 2.2, 3.1.1 and 3.6 of ITU-T E.161 (02/2001).  
 
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3 4.1.4  Interoperability and connectivity  
 
The 5G UE shall have the ability to exchange  and use information which has been exchanged between 
two or more systems or components . It shall have the ability to link with other programs and devices to 
allow interoperability.  
 
4.1.5  Marking   
 
The 5G UE 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 sh all be either 
in Bahasa Melayu or English Language.  
 
4.2 Technical requirements  
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the following requirements:  
 
a) RF; 
 
b) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ; and  
 
c) safety and health requirements . 
 
4.2.1 Radio Frequency (RF)   
 
The 5G UE 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 UE 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 ( SRSPs ). The frequency bands are listed in 
Annex B.  
 
The 5G UE is recommended to support both 5G Non -Stand Alone (NSA) and Stand Alone (SA) mode.  
 
 
 
 
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4 4.2.1.1  Conformity  
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the frequency bands stated in item 4.2.1 , and the requirements of  one or 
more  of the following standards : 
 
a) 3GPP TS 38.101 -1 (at least  release 15 ); 
 
b) ETSI TS 138 101 -1; 
 
c) ETSI TS 138 101 -2; 
 
d) ETSI TS 138 101 -3; 
 
e) ETSI TS 138 521 -1; 
 
f) ETSI TS 138 521 -2; and/or  
 
g) ETSI TS 138 521 -3. 
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the minimum  parameters of the above standards as specified in Annex  C. 
 
In the case of the 5G UE supports Voice over New Radio (VoNR)/Voice over 5G (Vo5G), the 
requirements stated in 3GPP TS 34.229 -5 or equivalent standard shall be complied.  
 
If the 5G UE supports technologies other than 5G, for example Long Term Evolution ( LTE), Universal 
Mobile Telecommunications Service ( UMTS ), Global System for Mobile Communications 
(GSM )/Enhanced Data GSM Environment ( EDGE ), Wireless Local Area Network ( WLAN ), bluetooth 
and Near Field Communication ( NFC), suppliers shall demonstrate that the 5G UE has been tested and 
certified for conformance to related Technical Codes or Class Assignments.  
 
In the case of 5G UE support multiple network modes, the priority shall be configured  to 5G followed by 
LTE, UMTS, and/or GSM/EDGE.  
 
4.2.2  Electromagn etic Compatibility (EMC)   
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in ETSI EN 301 489 -1 or ETSI 
EN 301 489 -52 or any equivalent standards.   
 
Specific to mobile phones  adaptor , the adaptor shall comply to ETSI EN 301 489 -1 or ETSI EN 301  489-
34 or  any equivalent standard . 
 
4.2.3  Safety and health  
 
4.2.3.1  Electrical safety and health   
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the safety requirements defined in MS IEC 60950 -1, IEC 62368 -1 or any 
equivalent standards.  
 
4.2.3.2  Electromagnetic Field  (EMF ) exposure  
 
The 5G UE shall comply with the International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection 
(ICNIRP)  and one or more  of the following standards  for the measurement of Specific Absorption Rate 
(SAR) and incident Power Density (PD) . 
 
 
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5 4.2.3.2.1  Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)  
 
Electromagnetic Field (EMF ) exposure determination for frequency range 300 MHz to 6  GHz shall 
comply with one or more of the following standards:  
 
a) BS EN 50360 ; 
 
b) IEC 62209 -1; 
 
c) IEC 62209 -2; and/or  
 
d) IEC 62311 . 
 
4.2.3.2.2  Power Density (PD)  
 
EMF exposure determination for frequency range above 6  GHz shall comply with IEC TR 63170  or any 
equivalent standard.  
 
 
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6 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, Elect ric 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)  
 
ITU-T E.161 (02/2001), Arrangement of digits, letters and symbols on telephones and other devices 
that can be used for gaining access to a telephone network  
 
IEC 60227 -1, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 
1: General requirements  
 
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 60245 -4, Rubber ins ulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
IEC 62209 -1, Measurement procedure for the assessment of specific absorption rate of human 
exposure to radio frequency fields from hand -held and body -mounted wireless communication devices 
- Part 1: Devices used next to the ear (Frequency range of 300 MHz to 6 GHz)  
 
IEC 62209 -2, Human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand -held and body -mounted wireless 
communication devices - Human models, instrumentation, and procedures - Part 2: Procedure to 
determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless communicatio n devices used in close 
proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz)  
 
IEC 62311, Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions 
for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz)  
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7 IEC 62368 -1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
IEC TR 63170, Measurement procedure for the evaluation of power density related to human exposure 
to radio frequency fields from wireless communication devices o perating between 6 GHz and 100 GHz  
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -1, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; 
Part 1: Common technical requirements; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of 
article 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU and the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU  
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -34, ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; 
Part 34: Specific conditions for External Power Supply (EPS) for mo bile phones; Harmonised Standard 
covering the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU  
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -52, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; 
Part 52: Specific conditions for Cellular Communic ation Mobile and portable (UE) radio and ancillary 
equipment; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.1(b) of Directive 
2014/53/EU  
 
ETSI TS 138 101 -1, 5G; NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Range 1 
Standalone (3GPP TS 38.101 -1) 
 
ETSI TS 138 101 -2, 5G; NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 2: Range 2 
Standalone (3GPP TS 38.101 -2) 
 
ETSI TS 138 101 -3, 5G; NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 3: Range 1 
and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios (3GPP TS 38.101 -3) 
 
ETSI TS 138 521 -1, 5G; NR; User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio transmission and 
reception; Part 1: Range 1 standalone (3GPP TS 38.521 -1) 
 
ETSI TS 138 521 -2, 5G; NR;  User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio transmission and 
reception; Part 2: Range 2 standalone (3GPP TS 38.521 -2) 
 
ETSI TS 138 521 -3, 5G; NR; User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio transmission and 
reception; Part 3: Range 1 and  Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios (3GPP TS 38.521 -3) 
 
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 EN 50360, Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless communication devices, 
with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields 
in the frequency range from 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used next to the ear  
 
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 1363 -1, Fire resistance tests. General requirements  
 
3GPP 34.229 -5, Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia call control protocol based on Session Initiation 
Protocol (SIP) and Session Description Protocol (SDP); User Equipment (UE) conformance 
specification; Part 5: Protocol conformance specification using 5G Systems (5GS)  
 
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8 Annex B  
(normative)  
 
 
Existing frequency bands identified for the 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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9 Annex C  
(normative)  
 
 
Parameters for Radio Frequency (RF) conformity  
 
 
The detail ed parameters for RF conformity are as follows:  
 
a) transmitter maximum output power;  
 
b) output RF spectrum emissions:  
 
i) transmitter spectrum emission mask;  
 
ii) transmitter spurious emissions;  
 
iii) transmitter adjacent channel leakage ratio ; 
 
c) transmitter minimum output power;  
 
d) receiver spurious response;  
 
e) receiver spurious emissions; and 
 
f) reference sensitivity.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 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