ITU-T Workshop on
Bridging the Standardization Gap
and Interactive Training Session
(Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 29 June – 1 July 2010 )
Malaysian Standardization
Framework
Ahmad RAZIF Ramli
Director/MCMC
Contents
Overview of
MCMC
Voluntary
Industry Codes
Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 29 June – 1 July 2010
Technical
Standards
&
Mandatory
Standards
Conclusion
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Achievements
Data 12 May 2010
3.09 million
14.1 million
Total Broadband subscription
Computer users
36.1% (2.3 million)
3.2 million
Household Broadband subscription
Data
2009
Data
31Dis
Mac
‘10
Data Q1 2010
Computer per household
1.32 million
16.2 million
Mobile Broadband subscription
Internet users
3.34 million
Data 12 May 2010
1.77 million
Data Q1 2010
Household with Internet Access
30.8 million
Fixed Broadband subscription
Cellular subscription
Data 12 May 2010
2010
4.5 million
95%
Average Cellular coverage for
populated areas
Use mobile internet access
Data Q1 2010
Data Dec 2009
7.4 million
4.33 million
3G cellular phone subscription
Fixed line users
Data Q1 2010
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Data Dec 2009
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Changes to Facilitate Convergence
1 Nov 98
Redefinition of
the Ministry’s
functions and
formation of MCMC
Replacement
of sectoral Acts
by a convergence
Act
Ministry of Energy,
Telecommunications & Post
1 Apr 99
1 Nov 01
Ministry of Energy,
Communications & Multimedia*
Malaysian Communications &
Multimedia Commission Act 1998
came into force and MCMC formed
Telecommunications Act 1950
Broadcasting Act 1988
Communications
and Multimedia
Act 1998 (CMA)
Postal Services Act 1991
Digital Signature Act 1997
Sectoral regulators
replaced by a
convergence
regulator
Telecommunications Dept of M’sia
Ministry of Information (Licensing)
Postal Department
* MCMC is currently under the Ministry of Information, Communications & Culture
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Dual role in the C&M sector
Regulatory
Developmental
Present
Future
(Conformance)
(Performance)
In fulfilling its role, the Commission is guided by
the 10 National Policy objectives for
communications and multimedia
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External
10 National Policy objectives for C&M
Implement and enforce CMA
Promote industry development
Supervise and monitor C&M
activities; promote and maintain
the integrity of industry players
Promote cooperation and
coordination amongst persons
engaged in C&M activities
Internal
Encourage industry selfregulation
To advise the Minister on current
policy matters
To carry out any function under
any written law as may be
prescribed by the Minister
Managing for
Conformance
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To advise the Minister on all
matters concerning the national
policy objectives for C&M
activities
To recommend reforms to the
C&M laws
Planning for
Performance
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Converting our Vision into Action
10 National Policy Objectives for communications and multimedia
Access
Numbers
and
spectrum
Upgrading
network
capabilities
Transparent
Consumer choice regulatory
processes
Improving
service quality
and choice of
services
Managing
resources
efficiently
Regulating
effectively
Building capacity
Consultations
A globally competitive, efficient and increasingly self-regulating
communications and multimedia industry generating growth to meet the
economic and social needs of Malaysia
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The Commission’s responsibility
Social equity and
public interest
obligations
Development of the
C&M sector
Ensuring
consumer benefits
through
competitive
provisioning
Promotion of skills
Effective
development and
utilization of
research in the
national assets
C&M sector 8
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The Powers and Functions of the
Commission
To advise the minister on
national policy objectives
To encourage and promote
C&M industry development
To implement and enforce
communications and
multimedia law
To encourage and promote self
regulation
To regulate matters relating to
C&M activities
To promote and maintain
integrity of licensees
To consider and recommend
reforms
To render assistance to person
engaged in C&M
To supervise and monitor C&M
activities
To carry out any functions as
the minister may prescribe
* Section 16 of the Malaysian Communications and
Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589)
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Codes & standards under CMA 98
Voluntary
Industry
Codes
Mandatory
Standards
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Technical
Standards
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Voluntary Industry Codes (1)
‘‘Voluntary industry code means a voluntary industry
code prepared under Chapter 9 of Part V of CMA 98’’
MCMC may designate an industry
forum as tech stds forum
A forum may prepare a VIC either:
on own initiative; or
request by the Commission
Not effective until registered
Sufficient public consultation
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Voluntary Industry Codes (2)
Commission may determine a VIC if:
No code is developed; &
It’s unlikely to be developed within a
reasonable time
VIC formulated by the Commision
shall be registered
Take effect upon registration
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Voluntary Industry Codes (3)
Compliance is not mandatory
However,
Compliance with a registered VIC shall
be a defence against any
prosecution, action or proceeding
The Commission may direct a person
or a class of persons to comply
Failure to comply shall be liable to
pay a fine not exceeding RM 200K
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‘Self regulating’ industry forums
Technical
Codes
Malaysian Technical Standards
Forum Berhad
http://www.mtsfb.org.my
Consumer
Codes
Communications and Multimedia
Consumer Forum of Malaysia
http://www.cfm.org.my
Content
Codes
Communications and Multimedia
Content Forum of Malaysia
http://www.cmcf.my
Access
Codes
Malaysian Access Forum Berhad
http://www.mafb.com.my
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Technical standards (1)
Tech stds are codes prepared by the
designated technical stds forum
MCMC designated MTSFB as the tech
stds forum on Oct. 2004
Section 182 to 186 of CMA 98 defines
subject matters for the tech stds
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Technical Standards (2)
Hindering network
interoperability is
an offence (S182)
PROVISIONS
IN CMA 98
Designation of
certifying agencies
(S186)
Matters for
technical codes
(S185)
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Comprising public
safety is an offence
(S183)
Designation of
technical standards
forum (S184)
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Technical Standards (3)
• Network facilities
• Network services
• Requirements
for network
interoperability
• Application services
• Customer equipment &
cabling
• Promotion of safety
• Approval of CPEs &
access devices
• Electromagnetic immunity
& compatibility
• Adoption of international
standards
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Technical Standards (4)
The Commission may designate certifying agencies
to certify compliance with technical codes or
standards
Amateur Radio
Operators
(by Multimedia College)
Maritime
Radio Operators
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Cable
Installers
Communications
Equipment
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Technical Standards (5)
Initiation of Project
 MTSFB or request by MCMC
Draft Preparation
 Formation of Working Group or existing
Public Comment
 At least 30 days in selected local
newspapers& notification on website
Submission to MCMC
Registration
Publication (website)
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 MCMC shall register or refuse
 Deemed to be refused if not registered
within 60 days unless the forum receives
written notification after that period
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Mandatory Standards (1)
• Commission may
determine a
mandatory standard
if it’s satisfied that VIC
has failed to promote
industry conduct
• Subject to a direction
from the Minister
• May conduct an inquiry
prior to issuing
determination
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Minister
Directions
Recommendations
MCMC
Determines
Mandatory
Standards
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Mandatory Standards (2)
Recommendation to
Minister
Ministerial Direction
Public Inquiry
90 days
At least for 45 days
Publication of Report
Within 30 days of conclusion
of public inquiry
Commission’s
Determination
Within 45 days of conclusion
of public inquiry
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Voluntary vs Mandatory
Voluntary
Industry
Codes
Mandatory
Standards
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Service provisioning must work hand in
hand with the availability of technology
and equipment
Customer
Services
Standards &
Technology
CPE
capabilities
Economics of
provisioning
Content &
Applications
provision
Communications
infrastructure
capabilities
Ministry of Science,
Technology & Innovation
Recommends
Participate in
standards making
Designates
Standards/Codes
Malaysian
Standards
Appoint
as SWO
Participate in
standards making
Service
Providers
Prepare
Malaysian
Standards
Universities/ R&D
Institutions
Manufacturers
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Malaysian Standards
(Standards of Malaysia Act 1996)
Ministry of Information,
Communications & Culture
Regulates
Technical Standards & Codes (Communications
& Multimedia Act 1998)
Overview of standardization system
Participate in
Appoints as
standards making
SWO
Interested
Parties
Industry
Associations/
Agencies
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Conclusion
CMA 98 provides instrument for:
Voluntary Industry Codes (VIC)
Mandatory standards (MS)
MTSFB is designated to develop VICs
VIC is voluntary but a person may be
subject to a direction to comply
MCMC may determine MS if VIC fails
to promote industry conduct
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Thank You !
Contact information
 Mail
: razif@cmc.gov.my
 Phone
: +60.3.8688.8268
Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission
Off Persiaran Multimedia
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
www.skmm.gov.my