The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), has released new standards for 5G base stations and user equipment.

The new standards specify the minimum requirements 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 and vehicle-mounted equipment, and Radio Frequency (RF) interface cards and modems.

It also 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.