Cross-border access
The Johor-Singapore Causeway links the city to Singapore, so supply and specialist services often move between the two.
Johor Bahru · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, next to Singapore. Johor Bahru has an equatorial climate with steady temperatures, daily averages between about 26 and 28 degrees Celsius, high humidity all year, around 2,350 mm of rain a year and no cyclones. Distribution partners for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereJohor Bahru
Short answer. Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: Refinery and petrochemical process units (Pengerang), Fuel and chemical storage, Port liquid bulk terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Johor Bahru
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Johor Bahru. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Johor Port (Pasir Gudang)
- PETRONAS (Pengerang Integrated Complex)
Classified areas to expect
- Port liquid bulk terminals
- Petrochemical and oleochemical plants
- Refinery and petrochemical process units (Pengerang)
- Fuel and chemical storage
Local conditions · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
What Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang means for portable equipment
Tropical climate
Hot and humid all year with about 2,350 mm of annual rain, concentrated in the monsoon periods.
Field notes · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
More about Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang that matters for portable equipment
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: rules and approvals
The city forms Zone A of Iskandar Malaysia, the country's largest special economic zone by investment value, and is part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: industry on the ground
Local industries include plastic manufacturing, electrical and electronics and food processing, so the city is a base for factory and warehouse work, while the heavy petrochemical sites lie further out in Johor.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: background
Rail from the city to Woodlands in Singapore was built in the 1880s and 1890s, the Peninsula railway extension finished in 1909, and the Causeway opened in 1923, so cross-border links are long established.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: industry on the ground
The Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex, in the Pengerang municipality of Johor, is described as the largest petrochemical complex in Malaysia and a major petrochemical hub internationally.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang. Johor's heavy industry sits at Pasir Gudang and Pengerang, where international contractors and EPCs often arrive with European and international documentation. A reviewer there would look for ATEX and IECEx evidence side by side for a handheld, and a dual route reduces duplicated paperwork. IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Johor Bahru
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Johor Bahru
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Johor Bahru today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Johor Bahru cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which areas at Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang would use it?
Likely candidates are port liquid bulk terminals, petrochemical and oleochemical plants, refinery and petrochemical process units (pengerang), fuel and chemical storage. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang.
How does Johor Bahru's climate affect handheld devices outdoors?
An equatorial climate with high humidity, around 2,350 mm of rain a year and steady warm temperatures means moisture ingress and condensation are the main concerns. Devices typically need good sealing and cleaning routines, subject to the plant's rules.
Is Johor Bahru a good base for supplying Singapore and Johor sites?
Its position beside Singapore, the Iskandar special economic zone and the Causeway make cross-border supply practical, though customs procedures and border queues apply. Confirm duty treatment, radio type approval and site gate requirements with your freight agent.
Are Pasir Gudang and Pengerang the same site rules?
No. Pasir Gudang is an industrial estate with a port and many plants, while Pengerang is a separate complex east of Johor Bahru. Each operator sets its own procurement, HSE and classification rules, so ask the specific plant for its requirements.
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Enquiry · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Johor Bahru?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.