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The
Communications Sector of the Ministry is responsible for the policy and
strategic planning of the communications industry, coordinating its
implementation and monitoring industry performance.
The
main objectives as provided in the Communications Act 1998, are:
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To establish Malaysia as a global
centre and hub for communications information content services;
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To promote a new civil society
where information-based services will provide the basis of
continuing enhancements to quality of work and life;
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To grow and nurture local
content and culture;
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To give priority for the
long-term benefits of the end user;
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To promote consumer confidence
in the industry;
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To ensure access and equitable
services;
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To create a robust applications
environment for end users;
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To allocate resources
efficiently;
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To develop sector capabilities;
and
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To provide secure and safe
networking.
Generally, objectives and activities of the Communications Sector
involves Policy Planning; Strategic Planning; Implementation
Coordination; and Industry Relations.
Malaysia has made significant success in fostering the development of
its communications and multimedia industry during the last decade.
The
government's decisions to deregulate and liberalise the industry in the
middle 1980s have set the stage for increased investment and growth in
this industry.
In December 2004, Energy, Water and Communications
Minister
Datuk Seri Dr
Lim Keng Yaik reported that only 0.85 percent or
218,004 people in Malaysia used broadband services. However these values
are based on subscriber number, whilst household percentage can reflect
the situation more accurately. This represented an increase from 0.45%
in three quarters. He also stated that the government targeted usage of
5% by 2006 and doubling to 10% by 2008. Lim Keng Yaik had urged local
telecommunication companies and service provider to open up the last
mile and lower prices to benefit the users. One of the largest and most
significant telecommunication companies of choice in Malaysia is Telekom
Malaysia Berhad (TM), providing products and services from fixed line,
mobile to Internet Service Provider.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia
http://www.ktak.gov.my/template01.asp?contentid=5
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