Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) / Energy Commission regulates the safety of electrical equipment by ensuring that electrical equipment sold in the market is safe to use and does not harm consumers. To date, ST regulates 34 categories of electrical equipment. 

COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT 447, ELECTRICITY REGULATIONS 1994 AND OTHER SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATIONS MADE UNDER ACT 447

Any manufacturer, importer, exhibitor, seller and advertiser shall comply with the provisions under the Act, the Electricity Regulations 1994 and other subsidiary legislations made under the Act 447 specifically in relation to the electrical equipment.

The objective for the issuance of ST CoA under the Regulations is to ensure that all activities to manufacture, import, display, sale or advertise any consumer electrical equipment meets the specified safety and efficient use of electricity requirements. Consumers’ interests in the use of electrical equipment shall be protected through the determination of such equipment:

(a) being compatible to Malaysian electricity supply system;

(b) complying to standards;

(c) tested by accredited laboratory; and

(d) labelled with ST-SIRIM label and the Energy Efficiency label.

Therefore, by complying with the specified minimum requirements risk of accidents such as fire, electric shock, explosion, radiation and other hazards which could result in injuries or deaths to humans and or damages to properties can be minimized or avoided.

Who is the ST CoA for?

Manufacturers, importers, exhibitors, sellers and advertisers of any electrical equipment prescribed under regulation 97 of the Regulations must ensure that their obligations under the said Regulations are fulfilled.

How to Apply for ST CoA?

The registration as a manufacturer or importer can be made through the e-DIKsystem at https://edik.st.gov.my. The successful applicant shall be issued with a CoR valid for 5 years by ST.

Manufacturers and importers are required to register with Dagangnet for the online application of ST CoA at https://epermit.dagangnet.com.my/

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL (CoA) TO MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, DISPLAY, SELL OR ADVERTISE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1) An applicant is required to apply for a Certificate of Approval (CoA) through the e-Permit website at https://epermit.dagangnet.com.my

(2) The applicant shall refer to Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd for details on online registrations at 1-300-133-133.

(3) For manufacturer or importer, an applicant is required to apply for a Certificate of Registration (CoR) prior to applying for CoA.

(4) The applicant shall complete the application by providing all information correctly and attach all required documents.

(5) Information such as name of electrical equipment, brand and model must be correct or else application will be rejected.

(6) Technical documents required for CoA to manufacture and import are as follows:-

  • The Type Test Report validity period shall not exceed five years from the date of report and shall not be less than twelve months from the date of CoA application;
  • List of components;
  • Instruction manual;
  • Technical specification and catalogue; and
  • Sample of the product, if requested.

What are the application fees?

Applicant shall pay RM30.00 as processing fee for each CoA application. An annual fee of RM220.00 for single phase and RM330.00 for three phase shall be paid upon approval of the CoA.

An electrical equipment that has been approved for manufacturing or import shall participate in SIRIM’s Product Certification Scheme (PCS). The electrical equipment shall be affixed with a ST-SIRIM label issued by SIRIM or bear the SIRIM Certification Mark.

In addition, these products shall also carry the Energy Efficiency Label – electric oven, electric rice cooker, air conditioner, refrigerator, freezer, television, washing machine, microwave oven, electric fan and LED lighting.

Manufacturers and Importers that have obtain COA for EE products are required to print out the EE label by referring to the relevant guide on the MEPS issued by ST.

Source: Guidelines for the Approval of Electrical Equipment (2024 Edition)