Public Comment is an important step in developing the Malaysian Standard (MS). Aligned with Article 4 and Annex 3 of The WTO TBT Agreement, the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM) invites all parties to share feedback or comment on draft MS that covers new, revision, amendment and the withdrawal of MS. All comments received will be reviewed and discussed by the relevant committee under the purview of JSM.

For further information on public comment, please contact:
Public Comment Team
Standardisation Division
Department of Standards Malaysia
CYBERJAYA
E-mel: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
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15 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
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Title of DMS
Scope
Details NSC 05 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
1. DMS IEC 60598-2-1:2020
Luminaires – Part 2-1: Particular requirements – Fixed general purpose luminaires (IEC 60598-2-1:2020, IDT)
This document specifies requirements for fixed general purpose luminaires for use with electric light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1000 V.
Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2. DMS IEC 60598-2-2:2023
Luminaires – Part 2-2: Particular requirements – Recessed luminaires and recessed air-handling luminaires (IEC 60598-2-2:2023, IDT)
This document specifies requirements for recessed luminaires incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1000V and requirements for recessed air-handling luminaires for use with a ventilation duct or ventilated space (plenum). Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
3. DMS IEC 60598-2-5:2015
Luminaires – Part 2-5: Particular requirements – Floodlights (IEC 60598-2-5:2015, IDT)
This document specifies requirements for floodlights for use with electrical light sources on supply voltages not exceeding 1000V.
Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
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1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
No.
Title of DMS
Scope
Details NSC 12 - TRANSPORT
1. DMS 2773
Motor vehicle ― Requirements for integrated automotive workshop ― ClassificationThis document specifies general criteria and requirements for motor vehicle organisation classification using the star rating system with regards to the management system requirements of 4M ― Man, Machine, Material and Method. It applies to workshop with motor vehicles categories (L, M and N) as classified in accordance with MS 1822. Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
NSC 18 - MEDICAL DEVICES AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE
1. DMS 2058
Code of practice for good engineering maintenance management of medical equipment in healthcare delivery organisationThis document is applicable to the medical equipment placed for use in any healthcare delivery organisation intended to be used for human being which requires maintenance operation and management. Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
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15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
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Title of DMS
Scope
Details NSC 27 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
1. DMS ISO/DIS 24039:2022
Information technology — Smart city digital platform reference architecture — Data and service
This document specifies the reference architecture of smart city digital platforms (SCDPs), with a focus on supporting access to data and services for applications in smart cities. Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
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15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 DECEMBER 2026
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
15 OCTOBER 2026 - 14 DECEMBER 2026
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Title of DMS
Scope
Details NSC 11 - LOGISTICS
1. DMS 2808
Logistics management system — General requirements
This document specifies the requirements for a logistics management system that an organisation can use to enhance its logistics performance. It refers to the requirements for efficient handling of products, goods and/or cargo, safe, cost effective, energy saving, environmentally friendly, ethical and integrity in providing logistics services. It specifies the framework for an organisation to establish an efficient logistics management system.
This document is intended for use by an organisation seeking to manage its logistics services in a systematic manner that contributes to the sustainability regardless of type, size, products, goods and/or cargo related to logistics services.
DOCUMENT
Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
2. DMS 2825
Shipping instruction (SI) — Code of practiceThis document outlines the layout, data requirements and submission processes for shipping instruction (SI) used in sea freight. DOCUMENT
Email: pc[at]jsm[dot]gov[dot]my
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15 SEPTEMBER 2026 - 14 NOVEMBER 2026
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1 AUGUST 2026 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
1 AUGUST 2026 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
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MS Number
Title
NSC Approval Date
Justification for Withdrawal
NSC 04 - BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS
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MS ISO 6240:2011
Performance standards in building – Contents and presentation (ISO 6240:1980, IDT)
12 November 2025
MS ISO 6240:2011, which is identical to ISO 6240:1980, has become outdated following the withdrawal of the international standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in October 2016. NSC 04 has agreed to withdraw MS ISO 6240:2011 without replacement, as it is obsolete and no longer aligned with current industry practices in Malaysia.
2 MS ISO 6241:2011
Performance standards in building – Principles for their preparation and factors to be considered (ISO 6241:1984, IDT)
12 November 2025
MS ISO 6241:2011, which is identical to ISO 6241:1984, has become outdated following the withdrawal of the international standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in October 2016. NSC 04 has agreed to withdraw MS ISO 6241:2011 without replacement, as it is obsolete and no longer aligned with current industry practices in Malaysia
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1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
1 OCTOBER 2026 - 30 NOVEMBER 2026
No.
MS Number
Title
NSC Approval Date
Justification for Withdrawal
NSC 18 - MEDICAL DEVICES AND FACILITIES FOR HEALTHCARE
1
MS 2059:2008 (confirmed:2013)
Medical laboratories — Guidance on laboratory implementation of MS ISO 15189:2014
18 August 2026
NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as this guidance document is also no longer referenced or utilized by stakeholders as well as the Accreditation Division of JSM has issued supplementary accreditation requirements detailing the accreditation requirements based on the MS ISO 15189 standard.
2 MS 2367:2010 (confirmed:2015) Performance evaluation of in vitro diagnostic medical devices 18 August 2026 NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as the document is no longer utilized within Malaysia and industry practices align with ISO 20916. 3 MS ISO 23640:2013 (confirmed:2020)
In vitro diagnostic medical devices — Evaluation of stability of in vitro diagnostic reagents (ISO 23640:2011, IDT)
18 August 2026 NSC 18/TC 7 reviewed and proposed for the MS to be withdrawn without replacement as currently, industry alignment with broader technical evaluation frameworks.
4 MS ISO 11554:2019
Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser —related equipment — Test methods for laser beam power, energy and temporal characteristics (ISO 11554:2017, IDT)
18 August 2026 NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, as it have been superseded by an updated version, ISO 11554:2025 and due to no longer referred by local stakeholders & industries.
5 MS IEC 60601-2-33:2009
Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-33: Particular requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for medical diagnostic (IEC 60601-2-33:2002, AMD. 1:2005, IDT)
18 August 2026 NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, NSC 18/TC 11 has reviewed the MS and proposed its withdrawal without replacement, as MS is no longer referred by local stakeholders & industries.
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1 AUGUST 2026 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026