The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 establishes a framework for the economic regulation of the communications and multimedia industry. The purpose of such a framework is to promote consumer markets which offer choice, quality and affordability, any-to-any connectivity, competition in markets and investments as well as innovation in the sector. The Act contains provisions on licensing, general competition practices and regulation of access to services. Competition Practices The sections of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 dealing with general competition practices prohibit: any conduct by any licensee which has the purpose of substantially lessening competition in a communication market; arrangements and practices which provides for rate fixing, market-sharing and boycott of a supplier or competitor; and mandatory tying or linking arrangements regarding the provision or supply of products and services. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has, to date, published guidelines which clarify the meaning of "substantial lessening of competition" and "dominant position". Access to Facilities and Services The purpose of an access regime is to ensure that all network facilities providers, network service providers and applications service providers can gain access to the necessary facilities and services on reasonable terms and conditions. This is to encourage downstream activities to flourish, thus creating a more robust market environment, one that is able to offer consumers more choice and value-for-money services. To date, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has determined an Access List which sets out the type of facilities and/or services subject to the access obligations under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.		Roles & Responsibilities Access to Facilities and Services   Competition   Codes & Guidelines Spectrum Management Technical Regulation Social Regulation Licensing Contact Us Feedback