Electrical & Lighting

PVC insulated single-core cable (450/750 V) is a copper conductor wire for fixed wiring in conduit or trunking within Malaysian building electrical installations. Rated to MS 2112-3:2009 (equivalent to IEC 60227-3). Common sizes: 1.5 mm² lighting circuits, 2.5 mm² socket outlets, 4-16 mm² sub-main feeds. Colour-coded per MS IEC 60364: brown live, blue neutral, green/yellow earth. Supplied in 100 m, 200 m, and 500 m rolls. SIRIM certification required for regulated installations. Also known as house wire, V75 cable, or dawai PVC. HS 8544492200 · duty 30% · SST 10%.

Twin-and-earth (T&E) flat cable (300/500 V) is the standard concealed-wiring cable for domestic and light-commercial electrical installations across Malaysia. Two PVC-insulated copper conductors (live and neutral) plus a bare earth conductor, enclosed in a grey PVC flat sheath. Rated to MS 2112-4:2009 (IEC 60227-4). Use 1.5 mm² for lighting circuits and 2.5 mm² for ring-main and radial socket-outlet circuits. Available in 50 m and 100 m rolls. SIRIM certification required. Also known as kabel pipih or kabel T&E. HS 8544492200 · duty 30% · SST 10%.

PVC flexible cord (300/500 V) consists of finely stranded copper conductors with PVC insulation and sheath, used to connect portable electrical appliances, luminaires, and extension leads in Malaysian buildings. 2-core for double-insulated unearthed equipment; 3-core where earth is required. Rated to MS 2112-5:2009 (IEC 60227-5). Sizes 0.75 mm² (light-duty luminaires) to 2.5 mm²; sold in 100 m rolls. Also known as kord fleksibel or appliance cord. SIRIM certification required. HS 8544492200 · duty 30% · SST 10%.

XLPE/SWA/PVC armoured power cable (0.6/1 kV) is used for main power distribution, underground burial, and mechanically exposed outdoor cable runs in Malaysian commercial and industrial construction. Construction: stranded copper conductor, XLPE insulation, PVC bedding, galvanised steel wire armour (SWA), and PVC outer sheath. Complies with MS 2107:2007 (multicore) and MS 2105:2007 (single core), both equivalent to IEC 60502-1. Sizes 4-300 mm², supplied on drums of 100-500 m. Also known as kabel perisai or underground cable. HS 8544492200 · duty 30% · SST 10%.

PVC rigid electrical conduit (heavy gauge) is a thermoplastic pipe that protects insulated wiring in surface-mounted and concealed electrical installations throughout Malaysian buildings. Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and non-conductive. Complies with MS 61386-21:2010 (equivalent to IEC 61386-21). Standard metric outside diameters: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, and 63 mm. Sold in 3 m lengths; joined with PVC couplings, elbows, and junction boxes. SIRIM certification required for JKR and government projects. Also known as konduit PVC or white conduit. HS 3917230000 · duty 20% · SST 5%.

Galvanised steel (GI) electrical conduit heavy gauge provides robust mechanical and electrical protection for cabling in industrial buildings, plant rooms, and outdoor exposed locations where PVC is unsuitable. Threaded ends enable screwed coupling joints; the metallic enclosure acts as a continuous earth when properly bonded. Complies with MS 61386-21:2010 (IEC 61386-21) and MS IEC 60364. Nominal internal diameters: 16-63 mm; sold in 3 m lengths. Also known as konduit GI or konduit besi. HS 7306309900 · duty 15% · SST 0%.

Flexible electrical conduit (PVC or metallic) is used at the final connection between rigid conduit and electrical equipment — motor terminations, luminaire drop points, and control panels — to absorb vibration and allow positional adjustment. PVC corrugated type for general use; flexible metallic conduit (FMC) where earth continuity via conduit is required. Complies with MS 61386-22:2010 (IEC 61386-22). Sizes 16-32 mm; PVC in 25-100 m rolls, metallic in 25 m rolls. Also known as konduit fleksibel or corrugated conduit. HS 3917329900 · duty 20% · SST 5%.

A 1-gang 1-way light switch is the standard flush-mounted rocker wall switch for controlling a single lighting circuit in Malaysian residential and commercial buildings. Rated 250 V / 10 A or 13 A to MS IEC 60669-1. SIRIM certification is mandatory under the Electrical Supply Act 1990. Supplied as a modular wiring accessory — pairs with matching 13 A socket outlets and dimmers. Available in 1-gang, 2-gang, and 3-gang configurations; also in 2-way (for staircase switching). Also known as suis lampu or suis dinding. HS 8536505100 · duty 0% · SST 10%.

The 13 A switched socket outlet (Type G / BS 1363 pattern) is the standard general-purpose power outlet throughout Malaysia. Complies with MS 589:2018 — the mandatory Malaysian national standard. SIRIM certification is mandatory under the Electrical Supply Act 1990. Child-safety shutters are compulsory on all Malaysia-market products. Available as 1-gang or 2-gang flush-mounted modules; USB-A and USB-C variants available. Also known as soket 13A, power point, SSO, or 3-pin socket. HS 8536692400 · duty 15% · SST 10%.

A dimmer switch replaces a standard 1-gang light switch and allows brightness adjustment of compatible luminaires — dimmable LED, incandescent, or halogen. Leading-edge (TRIAC) type suits resistive and inductive loads; trailing-edge type suits LED and capacitive loads. Rated 250 V a.c., 40-600 W depending on model. Complies with MS IEC 60669-1 and MS IEC 60669-2-1. SIRIM certification required. Flush-mounted modular format; pairs with matching switch and socket plates. Also known as suis peredup or light dimmer. HS 8536505100 · duty 0% · SST 10%.

Weatherproof switches and socket outlets (IP55 or IP66) are designed for outdoor and damp locations in Malaysian buildings — balconies, carparks, plant rooms, roof terraces, and gardens. Hinged lid covers protect contacts when not in use. IP55 (dust-protected, water-jet resistant) or IP66 (dust-tight, powerful-jet resistant) to IEC 60529. Socket portion complies with MS 589:2018 (13 A Type G). SIRIM certification required. Available as switch-only, socket-only, or combined unit. Also known as suis kalis cuaca or outdoor socket. HS 8536692400 · duty 15% · SST 10%.

A consumer unit (residential) or distribution board (commercial/industrial) houses the main incoming isolator and outgoing circuit protective devices — MCBs, RCCBs — for a building electrical installation. Single-phase (residential) or 3-phase (commercial); 4-way to 20-way configurations, surface or flush mounted. Complies with IEC 61439-3; used per Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) wiring guidelines and MS IEC 60364. SIRIM certification required. Also known as papan agihan, DB box, or fuse board. HS 8537109900 · duty 15% · SST 10%.

A miniature circuit breaker (MCB) is a resettable electromechanical device that automatically disconnects a circuit on overload or short-circuit, replacing rewireable fuses in consumer units and distribution boards. Rated 230/400 V, 6-63 A to MS IEC 60898-1:2007. Type B (trips 3-5x rated current) for lighting and heating; Type C (5-10x) for motors and fluorescent loads. Breaking capacity 6 kA minimum. Available in 1-pole, 2-pole, 3-pole, 4-pole. SIRIM certification mandatory. Also known as pemutus litar or circuit breaker. HS 8536201100 · duty 15% · SST 10%.

An RCCB (Residual Current Circuit Breaker), also called ELCB in Malaysia, detects earth leakage current and trips to prevent electric shock or fire. 30 mA sensitivity for personal shock protection is mandatory in residential bathrooms, outdoor circuits, and socket outlets per Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST) guidelines. Rated to MS IEC 61008-1. Available in 2-pole (single-phase) and 4-pole (3-phase); ratings 25-100 A; sensitivities 30 mA, 100 mA, and 300 mA. SIRIM certification mandatory. Also known as RCD or pemutus kebocoran bumi. HS 8536201300 · duty 0% · SST 10%.

A moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) is a heavy-duty protective device used in main distribution boards (MDB) and sub-distribution boards for feeder, transformer, and motor protection in Malaysian commercial and industrial electrical systems. Rated 415 V a.c. (3-phase), 100-630 A to IEC 60947-2. Adjustable thermal-magnetic or electronic trip units. Breaking capacity 25-70 kA. Frame sizes 100 A, 160 A, 250 A, 400 A, 630 A. Installed per MS IEC 60364. SIRIM certification recommended. Also known as pemutus litar MCCB. HS 8536201300 · duty 0% · SST 10%.

LED panel light 600 x 600 mm (2 ft x 2 ft) recessed is the standard office and commercial ceiling luminaire for suspended T-bar grid ceilings in Malaysia, replacing the 36 W T8 fluorescent troffer. Output typically 3,200-4,500 lm; luminous efficacy 100 lm/W or higher. Complies with MS IEC 60598-1:2012. SIRIM certification required. Colour temperatures: 3000 K (warm white), 4000 K (neutral), 6500 K (cool daylight). Rated life 30,000+ hours (L70). Common in offices, retail, classrooms, hospitals, and corridors. HS 9405119900 · duty 20% · SST 10%.

LED recessed downlights are installed flush into plasterboard, plaster, or suspended ceilings for general and accent lighting in Malaysian residential, hospitality, retail, and office spaces. 4-inch (100 mm cutout) and 6-inch (150 mm cutout) sizes are most common. Wattages 10-24 W; dimmable versions available. Complies with MS IEC 60598-1:2012 and MS IEC 60598-2-2:2011. SIRIM certification required. CRI 80 or higher; rated life 25,000+ hours (L70). Also known as lampu downlight LED or ceiling downlight. HS 9405119900 · duty 20% · SST 10%.

LED batten light 4 ft (1200 mm) surface-mounted is a linear luminaire that replaces fluorescent tube batten fittings, most commonly the 36 W T8 fluorescent, in Malaysian offices, carparks, storerooms, workshops, and factory floors. Integrated LED — no separate tube required. Typical output: 18-22 W, 2,000 lm or more. Complies with MS IEC 60598-1:2012. SIRIM certification required. IP20 (indoor) or IP65 (weatherproof variant). CRI 80 or higher; rated life 30,000+ hours. Also known as LED日光灯支架 or surface batten. HS 9405199900 · duty 20% · SST 10%.

LED outdoor floodlights deliver high-intensity directional illumination for security lighting, building facades, sports courts, carparks, and construction sites across Malaysia. IP65 weatherproof enclosure (IEC 60529); die-cast aluminium housing with adjustable bracket. Wattages 20-200 W for output ranges from small security to sports and industrial applications. Complies with MS IEC 60598-1:2012 and IEC 60598-2-5. SIRIM certification required. PIR motion-sensor and dusk-to-dawn variants available. Also known as lampu banjir LED or sorot LED. HS 9405199900 · duty 20% · SST 10%.

LED retrofit bulb with E27 (Edison screw) base is the standard general-purpose lamp in Malaysia, replacing incandescent and CFL bulbs. A 9 W LED replaces a 60 W incandescent lamp at approximately 80% energy savings. Rated to MS IEC 60598-1:2012 with SIRIM certification mandatory. Available in 5 W, 7 W, 9 W, 12 W, and 15 W; warm white (3000 K) and daylight (6500 K). Efficacy 80 lm/W or higher. Rated life 15,000+ hours (L70). Sold individually or in boxes of 10. Also known as mentol LED or lampu LED.

Emergency and exit lights are battery-backed LED luminaires installed on escape routes, corridors, stairwells, and exits in Malaysian commercial and public buildings to provide illumination during mains power failure. SIRIM-certified and Bomba (JBPM) approved products are required by law for fire safety compliance in Malaysia. Two types: maintained (continuously lit) and non-maintained (activates only on power failure). Minimum 3-hour emergency duration required for commercial premises. Complies with MS 619-2:2005 (IEC 60598-2-22). Also known as lampu kecemasan or lampu keluar. HS 9405199900 · duty 20% · SST 10%.