Nowdays, everything is money.Sirim permit, import duty, gst

Amazon labels it as a video recording device, media player. It is the Nvidia Shield TV, the 16GB model one.

Yes. F**ked up really. I understand the Gov wanna make money also, but charging for the so-called ‘Sirim permit’ for a standard electronic device with standard wireless transmissions eg; Bluetooth, WiFi, is a little bit too much. There’s import duty, GST, and this RM100 for Sirim permit. I don’t really mind for the import duty etc but what does this Sirim permit do, making sure my device is safe for human usage one? One way for them to ‘verify’ my product does comply with regulations regarding wireless transmission but at the same time charge for it for their permit. I see this as an easy money for the Gov.

Things to ponder, when I purchased the Apple TV imported from Singapore via Apple Malaysia website (they shipped it from Singapore) I didn’t encounter this. Does it mean that Apple have in some way made sure their ATV comply with whatever regulations that SIRIM put on the ATV therefore despite coming from overseas, they don’t require anymore validation from SIRIM? My ATV also has no Sirim sticker whatsoever till today also still safe for usage

Apple pays for sirim sticker or should I say you paid for it already but just don’t know it

This post has been edited by idoblu: Dec 6 2017, 12:50 PM

Maybe Apple have find a way to settle for it

i think Apple should pay for it not us. We're the customer. Just my opinion.

Latest charge for personal permit is now RM107.60. Naik harga, same as our fuel price.

Ohh really, last time RM100 only.

last week bought a modem from amazon uk.. and my stuff was stuck at warehouse according to the tracking details.. today called UPS and they said i need a SIRIM PERMIT to release my parcel..

is there anyone can provide me any information what should i do?

im from kota kinabalu sabah.

You can try contact Ansarcomp 01132909022. They're agent for sirim permit.

I saw there is expired date on the permit. If buying the same item again can I reuse the permit? 😅

Can not reuse. u need to apply new permit.

Noted thanks!

Hi,
I have a 2nd hand used cisco network router sent by main branch in HK to our Sarawak office stucked at Kastam.value around usd2k. DHL said need to apply SIRIM. Can advise procedure n cost? Thanks.

If buy kindle tablet from amazon, do I need to apply for Sirim?

Most likely yes. Because it's internet product (wifi)

Even Google Home Mini I also Kena

I see, I thought only mobile phones.

So how do u apply for it?

Hopefully amazon has some sale on new year eve

Apparently device with wifi will kena.

I apply via online with sirim epermit, follow the instructions given by fedex.

I see thats great

Try contact Ansarcomp 01132909022. They're agent for SIRIM application.

i want to buy earphone from amazon..will it be held by custom..?what type of fee or tax or anything do i need to pay?
btw it's price is 24usd only.

This post has been edited by no_thanks: Jan 31 2018, 10:22 AM