SIRIM BERHAD NATIONAL METROLOGY I

Entity Type:

It is neither a factory (manufacturer) nor a trading company. It is the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of Malaysia, which operates under SIRIM Berhad. It functions as a scientific and technical service provider and a national institution.

Company Profile:

The National Metrology Institute of Malaysia (NMIM), part of SIRIM Berhad, is the designated national metrology institute responsible for establishing, maintaining, and disseminating national measurement standards for Malaysia. Its primary mission is to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and international traceability of all measurements performed within the country. This role is vital for supporting various sectors including trade, industry, science, technology, healthcare, and environmental protection.

NMIM's core activities include:

1. Custodianship of National Standards: Developing and maintaining national primary and secondary measurement standards for fundamental quantities such as mass, length, temperature, electricity, time and frequency, force, pressure, flow, and more.

2. Calibration Services: Providing high-accuracy calibration services to industries, laboratories, and other organizations, ensuring their measuring instruments and equipment are traceable to national and international standards.

3. Research and Development: Conducting advanced research in metrology to enhance measurement capabilities, develop new standards, and improve measurement techniques.

4. Training and Consultancy: Offering training programs and expert consultancy services in metrology to elevate the competence of professionals and promote best practices in measurement.

5. International Representation: Representing Malaysia in global metrology forums and participating in international comparisons to ensure the equivalence and mutual recognition of national measurement standards.

SIRIM Berhad, the parent organization, is a government-linked company under Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It is a leading industrial research and technology organization in Malaysia, offering a wide array of services including standardization, quality assurance, industrial research, technology innovation, and metrology (through NMIM). NMIM's work is foundational to the national quality infrastructure, enabling fair trade, protecting consumers, fostering innovation, and ensuring public safety and health.

SIRIM BERHAD, through its National Metrology Institute (NMI), does not directly produce or sell products in the conventional sense. Instead, it provides metrology services. These services include:

* **Calibration services:** Calibrating various measurement instruments to ensure accuracy and traceability to national and international standards.

* **Measurement services:** Providing precise measurement services for different parameters like mass, length, time, temperature, electrical quantities, etc.

* **Testing services:** Testing and verification of measurement instruments and systems.

* **Consultation and training:** Providing consultation and training in the field of metrology.

* **Reference materials:** Producing and supplying certified reference materials for calibration and quality control purposes.