The National Metrology Institute of Malaysia (NMIM-SIRIM) is a statutory business unit, operating as Government function under SIRIM Berhad that facilitates domestic and international trade as well as ensuring safety, health and environment for Malaysians through measurement. On 15 February 2008, NMIM-SIRIM was appointed as the National Measurement Standards Laboratory (NMSL) with stated functions and powers under the National Measurement System Act 2007. As the National Metrology Institute (NMI), NMIM-SIRIM is responsible for the coordination of the national measurement system for Malaysia and requires continuous strengthening of its capacities, providing recognition of the metrological system of Malaysia by gaining full membership in international organizations in the field of metrology. NMIM-SIRIM has excellent connections to the international metrology system. It is a member of the BIPM, OIML, APMP, APLMF and NCSLI. It is also a signatory to the global CIPM-MRA which has recognized eight measurement fields within the comprehensive facilities in physical and chemical metrology. It has also provided the backbone for eliminating measurement related Technical Barrier-to-Trade (TBT). NMIM-SIRIM has been mandated as the implementer of the National Measurement System Act 2007 (Act 675) and as the Custodian of the Weights and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71). Under Act 675, NMIM-SIRIM shall liaise, maintain and cause to maintain the National Measurement Standard and the Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for the country. Under Act 71, NMIM-SIRIM is responsible for conducting pattern approval of new instruments for trade purposes in order to support the enforcement of measuring instruments used in trade. Pattern in relation to measuring instrument, includes the design of the measuring instrument. NMIM-SIRIM’s aspiration is Empowering Economy through Trusted Traceability and Reliable Measurement System.
