MCMC Seizes RM2.06 Million Worth of Uncertified Communication Devices in Ops V380 Crackdown
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has intensified its enforcement against uncertified communication equipment after seizing 6,916 devices worth an estimated RM2.06 million during a nationwide operation targeting the sale and distribution of products that allegedly failed to meet Malaysia’s technical certification requirements.
The operation, known as Ops V380, was carried out on 24 June and focused on a company suspected of importing and marketing communication equipment that had not obtained the necessary certification required under national technical standards.
According to MCMC, the coordinated enforcement exercise involved 44 officers who simultaneously raided a warehouse in Klang as well as a business premises in Johor Bahru that functioned as both an administrative office and a livestream sales studio.
Among the communication devices confiscated during the operation were wireless closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, computers, printers, mobile phones and WiFi routers. All seized items will be examined further as part of the ongoing investigation.
Initial investigations found that the communication equipment was allegedly offered for sale through popular e-commerce platforms, including TikTok Shop and Shopee, enabling the products to reach consumers nationwide.
During the operation, investigators also recorded statements from eight individuals to assist the investigation. Those questioned included the company’s manager, warehouse personnel and livestream hosts believed to have been involved in the sale and promotion of the products.
MCMC said the enforcement action followed intelligence gathering conducted in collaboration with SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd., the registered certification body responsible for assessing compliance with Malaysia’s communication equipment standards.
The commission stressed that uncertified communication devices pose potential risks to consumers because they have not been verified to comply with the country’s prescribed technical specifications. Besides affecting product reliability and performance, such devices may interfere with communication networks and compromise the quality of telecommunications services.
Authorities warned that using equipment that fails to meet approved standards could expose consumers to unnecessary safety risks while also affecting the integrity of national communication infrastructure.
The investigation is being conducted under Regulation 16 of the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000. Individuals found guilty of offences under the regulations may face a fine of up to RM300,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
MCMC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening enforcement against the importation, distribution, sale and possession of uncertified communication equipment intended for commercial purposes. The commission said similar operations will continue as part of ongoing efforts to ensure only certified products enter the Malaysian market.
Consumers have also been reminded to verify that communication devices carry the appropriate certification before making a purchase. According to MCMC, choosing certified equipment not only helps protect users but also supports the stability and reliability of the country’s communication networks by ensuring products comply with established technical and safety standards.
