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 When is SIRIM certification actually needed?, Many different aswers on Lowyat forums

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TScontestchris
post May 5 2016, 02:37 AM, updated 10y ago

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Ok guys, over the past 2 days, I have been researching when exactly SIRIM certification needed because I bought some electronics from Amazon and was wondering what will happen at the customs.

There are a few threads on Lowyat here, but they all give confusing answers. Only one product I determined for sure needs the certification - smartphone. But for everything else, there is confusion.

Some people say Wifi tab no need, only 3G/LTE tablets need. But some claim otherwise.

Some say laptop no need, some say need.

Some say bluetooth enabled devices no need, some say need.

The worst thing is, I called SIRIM and they cannot give me an answers. And their website is freaking useless!!!

So, I would like to kindly ask people here, what devices confirm must have SIRIM?

Popular consumer electronic items:

Smartphone
Tablet
Camera
Laptop
Desktop PC (fully assembled)
Game console
Computer components (power supply unit, graphics card, motherboard etc)
Bluetooth/FM modulator
VR headset

PS: Of course, this depends if the customs officials bother checking your shipment, so for this purpose, let's assume customs check 100% of shipments

PSS: This thread is focusing on SIRIM certification, not on import duty and GST (since those things are very clear and info is easy to find)

 

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