Malaysian Standardization Framework

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Malaysian Standardization Framework
ITU-T Workshop on Bridging the Standardization
Gapand Interactive Training Session
(Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 29 June 1 July 2010 )

• Ahmad RAZIF Ramli
• Director/MCMC

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Contents
Overview of MCMC
Voluntary Industry Codes
Technical Standards Mandatory Standards
Conclusion
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Achievements
14.1 million Computer users 3.2 million
Computer per household
Data Q1 2010
16.2 million Internet users 3.34
million Household with Internet Access
Data Q1 2010
7.4 million 3G cellular phone subscription
Data Dec 2009
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Changes to Facilitate Convergence
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Dual role in the CM sector
Regulatory (Conformance)
Developmental (Performance)
Present
Future
In fulfilling its role, the Commission is guided
by the 10 National Policy objectives for
communications and multimedia
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10 National Policy objectives for CM
Implement and enforce CMA Supervise and monitor
CM activities promote and maintain the
integrity of industry players Encourage industry
self-regulation
Promote industry development Promote cooperation
and coordination amongst persons engaged in CM
activities
External
To advise the Minister on all matters concerning
the national policy objectives for CM
activities To recommend reforms to the CM laws
To advise the Minister on current policy
matters To carry out any function under any
written law as may be prescribed by the Minister
Internal
Managing for Conformance
Planning for Performance
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Converting our Vision into Action
Improving service quality and choice of services
Managing resources efficiently
Upgrading network capabilities
Regulating effectively
Building capacity
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 Commissions responsibility
Social equity and public interest obligations
Development of the CM sector
Ensuring consumer benefits through competitive
provisioning
Promotion of skills development and research in
the CM sector
Effective utilization of national assets
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The Powers and Functions of the Commission
To advise the minister on national policy
objectives
To encourage and promote CM industry development
To implement and enforce communications and
multimedia law
To encourage and promote self regulation
To regulate matters relating to CM activities
To promote and maintain integrity of licensees
To consider and recommend reforms
To render assistance to person engaged in CM
To supervise and monitor CM 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
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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
• Its 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
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum
Berhad http//www.mtsfb.org.my
Technical Codes
Communications and Multimedia Consumer Forum of
Malaysia http//www.cfm.org.my
Consumer Codes
Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of
Malaysia http//www.cmcf.my
Content Codes
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)
PROVISIONS IN CMA 98
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Technical Standards (3)
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Technical Standards (4)
The Commission may designate certifying agencies
to certify compliance with technical codes or
standards
Amateur Radio Operators
Cable Installers
Communications Equipment
Maritime Radio Operators
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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

• MCMC shall register or refuse
• Deemed to be refused if not registered within 60
  days unless the forum receives written
  notification after that period

Registration
Publication (website)
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Mandatory Standards (1)

• Commission may determine a mandatory standard if
  its 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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Mandatory Standards (2)
Recommendation to Minister
Ministerial Direction
Public Inquiry
At least for 45 days
Publication of Report
Within 30 days of conclusion of public inquiry
90 days
Within 45 days of conclusion of public inquiry
Commissions Determination
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Voluntary vs Mandatory
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Service provisioning must work hand in hand with
the availability of technology and equipment
Content Applications provision
Standards Technology
Customer
Communications infrastructure capabilities
Services
CPE capabilities
Economics of provisioning
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Overview of standardization system
Malaysian Standards
(Standards of Malaysia Act 1996)
Ministry of Information, Communications Culture
Technical Standards Codes (Communications
Multimedia Act 1998)
Ministry of Science, Technology Innovation
Recommends
Participate in standards making
Prepare Malaysian Standards
Designates
Standards/Codes
Malaysian Standards
Regulates
Appoint as SWO
Appoints as SWO
Participate in standards making
Participate in standards making
Industry Associations/ Agencies
Universities/ RD Institutions
Manufacturers
Service Providers
Interested Parties
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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_at_cmc.gov.my
• Phone [phone]
• Malaysian Communications Multimedia
  CommissionOff Persiaran Multimedia
• 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul
  EhsanMalaysiawww.skmm.gov.my