licencing AA (apparatus assignment)

The Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is the license issuer and regulator of amateur radio service in Malaysia.There are only 2 classes of amateur radio license in Malaysia for individuals, namely Class A and Class B. Please refer to Band Plan page for operating privileges.9M4 prefix Class A licenses may also be applied for clubs, repeaters, special events, beacons, gateways, and other experimental use. The applicant of 9M4 prefix call sign must have a Class A license holder to supervise the operations. Please refer to Call Sign Prefixes page for respective 9M4 prefix allocations.

To apply for a Class B License

1-Be at least 14 years of age on the date of RAE.
2-Sit for RAE.
3-Receive result notification by postal mail 6~8 weeks after the examination date.
4-Obtain a set of forms for applying for Apparatus Assignment from MCMC.
5-Visit two Class A license holders to sign the Letter of Reference.
6-Visit a Commissioner for Oath to make Statutory Declaration Regarding Secrecy of Wireless Communications.
7-Deposit fees for Apparatus Assignment into MCMC's bank account:
7.1-RM60 admin fee (for each processing including future renewals)
7.2-RM24 annual fee (1 - 5 years)
8-Submit the following documents to MCMC:
8.1-Application for Apparatus Assignment
8.2-Documentary proof of citizenship or identification
8.3-A copy of RAE result notification letter
8.4-A letter of reference from two Class A license holders
8.5-A declaration of secrecy
8.6-Call sign request form
8.7-Original bank deposit slip (customer's copy) payable to MCMC
9-Receive Apparatus Assignment within a day or two upon submission.
10-Cleared to transmit on approved apparatus/radios and frequencies.

To apply for a Class A License

1-Obtained an Apparatus Assignment for Amateur Radio Class B for at least a year.
2-Be at least 18 years of age on the date of CW Test.
3-Sit for Morse Code Test.
4-Receive result notification by postal mail 6~8 weeks after the examination date.
5-Obtain a set of forms for applying for Apparatus Assignment from MCMC.
6-Visit two Class A license holders to sign the Letter of Reference.
7-Visit a Commissioner for Oath to make Statutory Declaration Regarding Secrecy of Wireless Communications.
8-Deposit fees for Apparatus Assignment into MCMC's bank account:
8.1-RM60 admin fee (for each processing including future renewals)
8.2RM36 annual fee (1 - 5 years)
9-Submit the following documents to MCMC:
9.1-Application for Apparatus Assignment
9.2-Documentary proof of citizenship or identification
9.3-A copy of RAE result notification letter
9.4-A letter of reference from two Class A license holders
9.5-A declaration of secrecy
9.6-Call sign request form
9.7-Original bank deposit slip (customer's copy) payable to MCMC
10-Receive Apparatus Assignment within a day or two upon submission.
11-Cleared to transmit on approved apparatus/radios and frequencies.

Reciprocal Operating Agreement

Foreign amateur radio operator may apply for Amateur Radio Apparatus Assignment under the reciprocal arrangement between their country and Malaysia. MCMC may issue an Apparatus Assignment to the foreign amateur radio operator if they meet all the requirements. The class of the Apparatus Assignment issued will be equivalent to the license class or assignment issued by their home country authority in their original home country.

List of countries which have reciprocal arrangement with Malaysia:

Thailand
Indonesia
Laos
Vietnam
Myanmar
India
China
Mongolia
United Kingdom
Germany
Switzerland
Finland
Czech Republic

The Apparatus Assignment will not be issued for a period of more than the validity of the home country license, or 1 year which ever is earlier.

Foreign amateur radio operator which came from country which has no reciprocal arrangement will be dealt on case by case basis. However, an introduction from a member of MARTS will be preferred.