KUCHING: So far there is no evidence to indicate that radio frequency or “RF” emission exposure would cause any adverse health effects.
Furthermore, the construction and operation of mobile phone base stations is controlled by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) who regulates the frequency, transmitting power and RF emission by the mobile phone base stations.
This was stated by Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi during the Question & Answer (Q&A) session of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here, yesterday.
Rahman was replying to the question submitted by Pending Assemblywoman Violet Yong Wui Wui.
“Any non-compliance with the mandatory standards defined by MCMC shall lead to a fine of up to RM200,000 for the operator, hence ensuring public safety to remain a top priority at all times.
“In Sarawak, the Malaysian Nuclear Agency (MNA) had conducted nine radiation assessments audit to assess the rate of radiation emitted by the transmitters affixed unto the telecommunication structures at nine different sites located in densely populated areas.
“The test results showed that the RF radiation measured at all sites were well below the exposure limits and complied with International Commissions on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and MCMC Mandatory Standard for members of the public,” he explained.
Furthermore, he said, based on the findings of this assessment, MNA found that the presence of the RF radiation emitted by the antennas from the telecommunication structure with the present loads and the background radiation would not lead to any significant radiation exposure to the public in the area.
