Initiatives on Bridging the Digital Divide
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Story
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MALAYSIA BASIC INDICATORS
Source : DOSM, MCMC
Explanatory notes:
a. Population projections as at end of period, based on Census 2010
b. Number of households derived by dividing populations by average household size
c. Base year is 2005
d. Base year is 2010
The CPI reported against a period, refers to the average index for the period spanning 1st January to the end of that
period
Persons with Disabilities : 359, 203
(Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia 2012)
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SCOPE
Current circumstances of ICT accessibility and/or
disability issues in the country
Current policy and regulatory framework for the Digital
Inclusion and especially for Persons with Disabilities
Issues and challenges
Suggestions or proposals
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POLICY
Person with Disabilities Act 2008
Communications and Multimedia (Universal
Service Provision) Regulation (Amendment 2003)
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UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROVISION
OBJECTIVE
Underserved Area
PSTN
to provide communication
access to target
underserved areas,
localities, and groups within
a community
Underserved Groups
People with
Disabilities
Children under
Protection
Public Cellular
Women under
Rehabilitation
Broadband Access
People living in lowcost housing area
 “Underserved Area” is defined from the perspectives of network and application services i.e. PSTN, Broadband Access
& Public Cellular
 “Underserved Groups” being groups of people in served areas that do not have collective and/or individual access to
basic communications services
[USP Regulations 2002 & (Amendment) 2008]
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Community
Broadband Library
Mini Community
Broadband Centre
2010
89
1.68m
1.16m
Allocated
Distributed
99
99
Planned
Completed
120
120
Planned
Completed
2007
Districts
Public Cellular
2011
2010
2010 2007
1Malaysia
Netbook
Telephony
Fi
2002
USP INITIATIVES & ACHIEVEMENTS
1 Malaysia
Internet Centre
Wireless Village
1,000
890
Planned
Completed
550
433
Planned
Completed
5,000
4,709
Planned
Completed
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Figure as at 31 May 2014
DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR PWD
Computerized
learning aids
Lack of
specialized
training
Language
barrier
CHALLENGES
Lack of
awareness
Specific
devices
Lack of
self
esteem
No
expertise
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DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR PWD (cont.)
Awareness
RECOMMENDATION
Government fund
Research &
Development
Appropriate training
Appropriate resources
Parents involvement
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THE CBC ECOSYSTEM
MANAGE
USP FUND
CONTRIBUTE
LICENCEES
CBC Model
1 Malaysia
Internet Centre
Mini Community
Broadband Centre
(located inside Information Dept. Office)
Community
Broadband
Library
(located inside Rural Library)
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CBC: A Malaysian Case Study
Wireless Village
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USP team to plan, set up
framework, implement
and monitor
Regional Office to monitor
centres
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Manage CBC
Train supervisors
Operation & Maintenance
Promotion & Awareness
Netbook
CBC
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Identify suitable location
Promote local products
through CBC
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CBC FRAMEWORK
Operation
Objectives
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Social Economic Impact
Human Capital
Development
Capacity Building
Broadband Connectivity
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Locations
Specifications
Total bandwidth 20 Mbps
(Hub & Spoke Concept)
PC, Printer, Projector,
Screen
Furniture, web based
CCTV
Network Monitoring
System
2 Supervisors (contract)
ICT Related Activities
Awareness & Promotion
Website – Local Content
Lifetime membership fee
RM5, 50 sen/hour to use
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Easily Accessible by Public
> 5 km (no other Internet
Centre)
Size 900 – 1,200 sq. ft.
Premise available for 5
years
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DISABLED SPECIFIC
1. Creating environment for disabled
The needs for the disabled (OKU) is determined by the extent and nature of the disability. However, MCMC is looking
forward to provide a universal design for disabled, including the elderly to use the facilities and services at the PI1M.
Accessibility
for the
Disabled
The universal service providers should take into account accessibility specifications from the local authority on the
following, but not limited to:
Main door (entrance)
Ramps
Computer table
Washroom
2. Equipped with latest PC specifications
Desktop
Computer
(PC) for
Users/Client
Desktop computers with latest specifications as follows but not limited to:
- 23” display All-in-One PC
- Intel Processor
- DVD/RW Optical Drive
- Ethernet and Wireless WLAN enabled
- Webcam enabled
- Standard I/O ports
- Keyboard and mouse
- Microphone, headphone and speakers
- Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013
- Antivirus with 3 years subscription
- 3 years warranty
3. Assisted software for disabled
Software
and
applications
Including software to be installed at 2 PCs for disable (OKU) e.g. physical disabilities, visual impairment and hearing
impairment used such as screen reader and magnification programs
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DISABLED AREA
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CBC Building with 1Malaysia Concept
Space for Disabled User
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ENTRANCE
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PI1M BECOMES SANCTUARY FOR CHILD
WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER (ADHD)
Name : AZRUL HAFIZ BIN KHAIRULANUAR
Age : 13 years
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SUCCESS STORY
River Ranger
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THANK YOU
For more information, please go to
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