Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC)
Current logo, introduced in 2014, where the English abbreviation (MCMC) is adopted and the Malay abbreviation (SKMM) is no longer used.
Agency overview
Formed	1 November 1998 (1998-11-01)
Preceding agency	Malaysian Telecom Department (Jabatan Telekom Malaysia)
Headquarters	MCMC Tower 1, Jalan Impact, Cyber 6, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Agency executive	Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek, Chairman
Parent agency	Ministry of Communications and Multimedia
Website	www.mcmc.gov.my

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (Abbreviation: MCMC; Template:Lang-ms) is a regulatory body whose key role is the regulation of the communications and multimedia industry based on the powers provided for in the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Strategic Trade Act 2010. Pursuant to these Acts, its role is also to implement and promote the Government's national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia sector. MCMC is also charged with overseeing the new regulatory framework for the converging telecommunications and broadcasting industries and online activities. In 2001, MCMC's role was expanded to include overseeing the postal service sector pursuant to the Postal Services Act 1991 and licensing of the Certification Authorities under the Digital Signature Act 1997.

On June 1, 2014, the commission dropped its Malay abbreviation, SKMM from its corporate name while its English abbreviation MCMC were remained in use.

Vision & Mission

Vision

Establishing a communications and multimedia industry that is competitive, efficient and increasingly self-regulating, generating growth to meet the economic and social needs of Malaysia.

Mission

We are committed to :

• Promoting access to communications and multimedia services;
• Ensuring consumers enjoy choice and a satisfactory level of services at affordable prices;
• Providing transparent regulatory processes to facilitate fair competition and efficiency in the industry;
• Ensuring best use of spectrum and number resources; and
• Consulting regularly with consumers and service providers and facilitating industry collaboration.

Commission Members

Chairman

Dr. Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek  ( Effective 10 June 2020 )

Commission Members (Governmental)

YBhg. Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek

YBhg. Datuk Zainal Abidin bin Abu Hassan

Commission Members (Non-governmental)

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Abdul Samad Haji Alias

YBhg. Datuk Seri Tajuddin Atan

YBrs. Prof Dr Tharek Abd Rahman

YBrs. Mr. Chew Liong Kim

YBrs. Dr. Zaidi Razak

Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)

Main article: Alliance for Affordable Internet

The Alliance for Affordable Internet is a coalition of private sector, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations who have come together to advance the shared aim of affordable access to both mobile and fixed-line Internet in developing countries. The World Wide Web Foundation serves as the secretariat for the Alliance. The primary goal is to see the UN Broadband Commission Broadband Target of entry-level broadband services priced at less than 5% of average monthly income realised. Malaysia tops the list of 46 countries, in particular emerging economies, on the Affordability Index followed by Mauritius and Brazil. The internet access price that reach majority of the people was the result of the success of National Broadband Initiative (NBI), application of technology advancement along with progressive policy and regulatory framework.

Programmes and initiatives

• Click Wisely (Klik Dengan Bijak). The rapid development of communications and multimedia technology, as well as the positive growth of broadband penetration throughout the country may have an untoward effect on the Malaysian values and culture if immediate steps are not taken to nurture positive internet use based on the country's Rukun Negara (National Principles). The worrisome rise in cybercrime would be best mitigated and reduced through enforcement activities and educational-based approach for the masses. Among the proactive actions taken by MCMC is initiating a Public Awareness on Internet Safety Campaign called Klik dengan Bijak ("Click Wisely") which stresses on safety, security and responsibility of internet users.
• 1Malaysia Netbooks. MCMC through the Universal Service Provision (USP) programme has allocated one million 1Malaysia netbooks to be distributed to eligible recipients such as secondary school and university students from lower-income groups to ensure that they have the opportunity to access the internet and also to increase broadband usage throughout the country. This will contribute to the nation's broadband penetration rate as well as extend the benefits of broadband to students and the nation.
• Wireless Village (Kampung Tanpa Wayar). Wireless Village initiative was inspired by YB Minister of Information, Communications and Culture, as part of ongoing initiatives by MCMC towards realising the USP objectives as outlined under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, USP Regulations 2002 (the Regulations) i.e. provisioning of collective and individual access to Internet access service in underserved areas.
• U-Library (U-Pustaka), an information delivery service.
• Youth Communication Package (Pakej Komunikasi Belia). Youths aged 21 to 30 able to apply for the RM200 rebate off selected 3G smartphones from celco nominated registered dealers. The Youth Communication Package (YCP) (or Pakej Komunikasi Belia (PKB)) scheme is on a first-come-first served basis and will be for the first 1.5 million eligible youths who may claim their smartphones while stocks last.
• 1Malaysia Internet Centre (Pusat Internet 1Malaysia). 1Malaysia Internet Centre is an ongoing initiative to help increase the socio economic state of underprivilage groups within the community by providing network services and applications services in rural areas.
• Get Malaysian Business Online. Announced in Budget 2013, the Get Malaysian Business Online grant is offered on a first-come-first-served basis for up to 50,000 businesses, and ends when the limit is reached or on 31 December 2013. The grant is meant for companies earning not more than RM200,000 a year with less than 10 employees, to help increase earnings of local businesses.

Future Initiatives

MCMC is actively preparing actions plan to make Malaysian's telecommunication eco-system ready for many emerging technologies from 5G to smart communities.

References

Notes

Get Malaysian Business Online (GMBO)

• [1] The Malay Mail
• [2] The Star
• [3] The Borneo Post

Click Wisely (Klik Dengan Bijak)

• [4] The Star
• [5] New Straits Times
• [6] The Borneo Post

1Malaysia Netbook Programme

• [7] Yahoo News
• [8] The Malay Mail
• [9] The Star

Youth Communication Package (Pakej Komunikasi Belia)

• [10] New Straits Times
• [11] The Star
• [12] My Sinchew

U-Library (U-Pustaka)

• [13] New Straits Times
• [14] New Straits Times
• [15] The Borneo Post

1Malaysia Internet Centre (Pusat Internet 1Malaysia)

• [16] New Straits Times
• [17] New Straits Times
• [18] Astro Awani

Alliance for Affordable Internet

• [19] The Malay Mail
• [20] Bernama
• [21] Affordability Report 2013

National Broadband Initiative

• [22] Bernama
• [23] The Star
• [24] The Borneo Post

External links

• Official website
• Official website (Malay)