Malaysian Standardization Framework

Ahmad RAZIF RamliDirector/MCMC

ITU-T Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gapand Interactive Training Session

(Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 29 June – 1 July 2010 )

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Contents

Overview of MCMC

Voluntary Industry Codes

Technical Standards

& Mandatory Standards

Conclusion

Achievements

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7.4 million 3G cellular phone subscription

Data Dec 2009

16.2 million Internet users

3.34 millionHousehold with Internet AccessData Q1 2010

30.8 millionCellular subscription

4.5 millionUse mobile internet access

Data Q1 2010

14.1 millionComputer users

3.2 million Computer per householdData Q1 2010

Data Dis 2009Data 31 Mac ‘10

3.09 million Total Broadband subscription

36.1% (2.3 million) Household Broadband subscription

Data 12 May 2010

1.77 millionFixed Broadband subscription

Data 12 May 2010 2010

95% Average Cellular coverage for

populated areas Data Dec 2009

4.33 millionFixed line users

Data Q1 2010

1.32 million Mobile Broadband subscription

Data 12 May 2010

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Changes to Facilitate Convergence

1 Apr 991 Apr 99

Redefinition ofthe Ministry’sfunctions and

formation of MCMC

Ministry of Energy,Telecommunications & Post

Ministry of Energy,Telecommunications & Post

Ministry of Energy,Communications & Multimedia

Ministry of Energy,Communications & Multimedia

Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission Act 1998came into force and MCMC formed

Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission Act 1998came into force and MCMC formed

Sectoral regulatorsreplaced by aconvergence

regulator

Telecommunications Dept of M’siaTelecommunications Dept of M’sia

Ministry of Information (Licensing)Ministry of Information (Licensing)

Replacementof sectoral Acts

by a convergenceAct

Telecommunications Act 1950Telecommunications Act 1950

Broadcasting Act 1988Broadcasting Act 1988

Communicationsand MultimediaAct 1998 (CMA)

Communicationsand MultimediaAct 1998 (CMA)

Postal Services Act 1991Digital Signature Act 1997Postal Services Act 1991

Digital Signature Act 1997

1 Nov 981 Nov 98 1 Nov 011 Nov 01

Postal DepartmentPostal Department

*

* MCMC is currently under the Ministry of Information, Communications & Culture

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Dual role in the C&M sector

Regulatory(Conformance)

Regulatory(Conformance)

PresentPresent

Developmental(Performance)

Developmental(Performance)

FutureFuture

In fulfilling its role, the Commission is guided by the 10 National Policy objectives for

communications and multimedia

10 National Policy objectives for C&M

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Implement and enforce CMA

Supervise and monitor C&M activities; promote and maintain the integrity of industry players

Encourage industry self-regulation

To advise the Minister on current policy matters

To carry out any function under any written law as may be prescribed by the Minister

To advise the Minister on all matters concerning the national policy objectives for C&M activities

To recommend reforms to the C&M laws

Promote industry development

Promote cooperation and coordination amongst persons engaged in C&M activities

Inte

rnal

Exte

rnal

Managing for Conformance

Planning for Performance

Converting our Vision into Action

A globally competitive, efficient and increasingly self-regulating

communications and multimedia industry generating growth to meet

the economic and social needs of Malaysia

Consultations

Access Consumer choiceTransparent regulatory processes

Numbers and spectrum

10 National Policy Objectives for communications and multimedia

Building capacity

Upgrading network capabilities

Managing resources efficiently

Improving service quality and choice of services

Regulating effectively

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The Commission’s responsibility

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Ensuring consumer benefits

through competitive provisioning

Social equity and public interest obligations

Effective utilization of national assets

Development of the C&M sector

Promotion of skills development and

research in the C&M sector

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The Powers and Functions of the Commission

* Section 16 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 (Act 589)

To advise the minister on national policy objectivesTo advise the minister on national policy objectives

To implement and enforce communications and

multimedia law

To implement and enforce communications and

multimedia law

To regulate matters relating to C&M activities

To regulate matters relating to C&M activities

To consider and recommend reforms

To consider and recommend reforms

To supervise and monitor C&M activities

To supervise and monitor C&M activities

To encourage and promote C&M industry developmentTo encourage and promote C&M industry development

To encourage and promote self regulation

To encourage and promote self regulation

To promote and maintain integrity of licensees

To promote and maintain integrity of licensees

To render assistance to person engaged in C&M

To render assistance to person engaged in C&M

To carry out any functions as the minister may prescribe

To carry out any functions as the minister may prescribe

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Codes & standards under CMA 98

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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’’‘‘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 forumA forum may prepare a VIC either:

on own initiative; orrequest by the Commission

Not effective until registeredSufficient 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 registeredTake effect upon registration

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Voluntary Industry Codes (3)

Compliance is not mandatoryHowever,

Compliance with a registered VIC shall be a defence against any prosecution, action or proceedingThe 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

Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Berhadhttp://www.mtsfb.org.my

Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of Malaysiahttp://www.cfm.org.my

Malaysian Access Forum Berhadhttp://www.mafb.com.my

Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysiahttp://www.cmcf.my

Technical Codes

Consumer Codes

Content Codes

Access Codes

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Technical standards (1)

Tech stds are codes prepared by the designated technical stds forumMCMC 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)

PROVISIONS IN CMA 98

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Technical Standards (3)

• Network facilities• Network services

• Application services• Customer equipment & cabling• Approval of CPEs & access devices

• Electromagnetic immunity & compatibility• Adoption of international standards

• Requirements for network interoperability

• Promotion of safety

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Technical Standards (4)

The Commission may designate certifying agencies to certify compliance with technical codes or

standards

The Commission may designate certifying agencies to certify compliance with technical codes or

standards

(by Multimedia College)

Amateur Radio Operators

Maritime Radio Operators

Cable Installers

CommunicationsEquipment

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Technical Standards (5)

Initiation of ProjectInitiation of Project

Draft PreparationDraft Preparation

Public CommentPublic Comment

Submission to MCMCSubmission to MCMC

RegistrationRegistration

Publication (website)Publication (website)

MTSFB or request by MCMC

Formation of Working Group or existing

At least 30 days in selected local newspapers& notification on website

MCMC shall register or refuseDeemed 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

MCMC

RecommendationsDirections

Determines

Mandatory Standards

Mandatory Standards

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Mandatory Standards (2)

Recommendation to Minister

Recommendation to Minister

Ministerial DirectionMinisterial Direction

Public InquiryPublic Inquiry

Publication of Report Publication of Report

Commission’s DeterminationCommission’s Determination

At least for 45 days

Within 30 days of conclusionof public inquiry

Within 45 days of conclusionof public inquiry

90 days

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Voluntary vs Mandatory

Service provisioning must work hand in hand with the availability of technology

and equipment

Standards & Technology

ServicesCommunications infrastructurecapabilities

CPE capabilities

Customer Content &Applicationsprovision

Economics of provisioning

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Overview of standardization system

Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation

Interested Parties

Universities/ R&D Institutions ManufacturersService

Providers

Industry Associations/

Agencies

Participate in standards making

Appoints as SWO

Prepare Malaysian Standards

MalaysianStandards

Appoint as SWO

Designates Standards/Codes

Recommends

Ministry of Information, Communications & Culture

Participate in standards making

Participate in standards making

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Conclusion

CMA 98 provides instrument for:Voluntary Industry Codes (VIC)Mandatory standards (MS)

MTSFB is designated to develop VICsVIC is voluntary but a person may be subject to a direction to complyMCMC may determine MS if VIC fails to promote industry conduct

Thank You !Contact information Mail : razif@cmc.gov.my Phone : +60.3.8688.8268

Malaysian Communications & Multimedia CommissionOff Persiaran Multimedia

63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul EhsanMalaysia

www.skmm.gov.my