Malaysia MTSFB Analogue Terminal Equipment Code Draft
Malaysia MTSFB Analogue Terminal Equipment Code: Draft T001:2026 Brings Phones onto IP and Fibre Networks
The Malaysia MTSFB analogue terminal equipment code is about to change. The Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) has published draft MCMC MTSFB T001:2026, the second revision of its Specification for Analogue Terminal Equipment Connected to the Telecommunications Network. The public comment period closed on 7 November 2026, the same date as the IPv6 code we covered on 20 October, and the next step is registration by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Background
Analogue telephones, fax machines, alarm diallers and similar equipment sold in Malaysia must meet the technical codes registered by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The current code, SKMM MTSFB TC T001:2013, was written for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Most fixed voice in Malaysia now runs over fibre and IP. Analogue devices plug into an RJ11 port on an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) rather than a copper line. The draft, developed by MTSFB's Communications Terminal Working Group, brings the code in line with that.
Key Changes in the Malaysia MTSFB Analogue Terminal Equipment Code
Wider scope
The code covers analogue terminal equipment connected to any telecommunications network carrying voice and data over circuit-switched or IP-based technologies, including VoIP, SIP and IMS.
Two connection methods
Equipment can connect through an ONT via an RJ11 interface, or directly to a legacy analogue network.
Tests removed or moved
The power fail condition and insulation resistance requirements are removed. Marking, interoperability, EMC and electrical safety are no longer in T001; they're covered by MCMC MTSFB TC T022, Communications Equipment – Baseline Requirements, which the equipment must also meet.
Caller ID and power
Equipment supporting Analogue Caller Identification Presentation (A-CLIP) must comply with MCMC MTSFB TC T002. For DC-powered equipment, the operating voltage is 48 V.
Technical requirements
The draft keeps line requirements based on ETSI ES 203 021 and ES 203 038. Examples include a DC resistance above 5 MΩ at 56 V when unlooped, withstanding ringing voltages of 75 to 85 Vrms at 25 Hz, and return loss above 14 dB for equipment with a handset function. DTMF frequencies must be within ±1.5%, and keypads must follow ITU-T E.161.
Once MCMC registers it, the new code replaces the 2013 version.
What This Means for Manufacturers
Analogue phones, cordless base stations, fax machines and diallers sold in Malaysia will be tested against the new T001 plus T022.
Products tested to the 2013 code may need new or extra reports once the revision is registered.
Removing power fail and insulation resistance tests trims the T001 test list, but T022 adds its own baseline checks.
Some test methods are marked "not available" in the draft. Watch whether the registered version fills them in, and ask the agency or your test lab how they'll be handled in the meantime.
Certification Impact Summary
Area | Before | After | Impact level |
Scope | PSTN connection | Any network, incl. IP via ONT | Medium |
Connection method | Direct line | ONT via RJ11, or direct line | Medium |
Power fail and insulation resistance | Required | Removed | Low |
EMC, safety, marking | In T001 | Moved to TC T022 | Medium |
A-CLIP | No specific reference | Must meet TC T002 | Low |
Code in force | TC T001:2013 | T001:2026 once registered | Medium |
Timeline and Required Actions
Key Dates
Date | Milestone |
October 2026 | Draft MTSFB2612R2 published for comment |
7 November 2026 | Public comment period closed |
To be confirmed | Registration by MCMC; new code applies from registration |
Required Actions for Manufacturers
Identify analogue terminal products you sell in Malaysia.
Review the draft against your current T001:2013 test reports.
Check how your products meet TC T022 and, for caller ID, TC T002.
Watch for MCMC's registration of T001:2026, since the new code applies from that date.
Plan retesting so new submissions meet T001:2026 and TC T022 once it's registered.
Conclusion
The Malaysia MTSFB analogue terminal equipment draft updates a 2013 code for networks that now run on fibre and IP. The comment window has closed, so the next milestone is MCMC registration, and that's when testing to the new code starts to matter. Contact our team for support with Malaysian certification.
