Optimum management of resources to fuel growth
MCMC is entrusted with managing key resources such as
numbering and address resources, Spectrum management
and the Universal Service Fund. Efficient management
of Spectrum is very important to ensure that wireless
communications are free from interferences; numbers
and addresses are needed for routing and delivery of
communication as well as access to services.
In this regard, it is the Commission’s responsibility to
ensure that adequate public mobile cellular numbers and
internet addresses are available and distributed efficiently.
The rapid take up of mobile telefon subscriptions has put
pressure on the current public mobile cellular numbering
resource based on 3 + 7 to move to 3 + 8. The new public
cellular phone numbering will take off with the prefix-011
followed by eight digit numbers (011 1XXX XXXX). This
is one of the long-term planning measures undertaken by
the Commission after taking into consideration that the
existing public cellular phone numbering format of 3 + 7
is quickly running out and will not be able to support and
accommodate demands from the industry in the near future.
This new implementation is also a result of the increase in
the number of cellular service providers and the potential
of various service applications which will be made available
due to the advancement of communication technologies.
IPv4 addresses are also running out and the move
to IPv6 is imminent if not urgent to ensure that the
limitation of addresses will not inhibit growth especially
in implementation of the internet of things. 2011 will see
increase efforts in this area, so watch this space!
Migration of analogue TV to digital, spectrum dividend and
re-farming were also areas in focus in 2010 with issues
being keenly debated with the industry. Most of the
policy foundations are in place and 2011 will see further
developments in this area.
Engaging International Co-operation
We have been active in engaging with our regional
neighbours and the international community where we aim
to promote our interest and foster greater cooperation,
expand our network and harmonisation in communications
and multimedia through the various international
organisations. Such engagements are important as it helps
to better mutual understanding of regulatory and best
practices. In turn it helps us to bechmark our regulatory
environment to international standards, improve human
resource development, foster industry competitiveness
and facilitation of trade and partnerships.
17 May 2010 is a date to remember as it is the highlight
of our efforts so far in being the recipient of the
prestigious World Telecommunication and Information
Society Award 2010, in Shanghai, China. The award was
presented to our Prime Minister by the International
Telecommunications Union. This award acknowledges
distinguished personalities for their contribution to
building an inclusive and more equitable information
society. The award acknowledges the support provided by
Malaysia in the work of ITU in strengthening global cyber
security through the International Multilateral Partnership
Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) Centre in Cyberjaya and
acknowledging our Prime Minister for placing a high priority
on strengthening ICT infrastructure as part of his economic
and government transformation programme.
Building the future team in MCMC
As mentioned, I am proud to have a very dedicated
team to assist me and to drive the industry to reach the
goals and objectives of the Commission. In 2010, MCMC
continued to employ and replenish staff members to fill
new existing positions that fell vacant due to a number of
retirements. It is realised that in order for the Commisson
to continue carrying our duties and responsibilities with
excellence there needs to be a committed team that is
ready to take on the challenges of the future
I would like to record my gratitude to the senior officers
who have left MCMC due to retirement for their erstwhile
contribution and support. A number of new talents and
professionals were brought in to fill the gaps whilst we
continued the services of experience officers to help nurture
the young ones. Organisational realignment and continued
skills development focusing on a performance driven culture
were actively pursued. The MCMC Academy was upgraded
to take on the various in-house programmes and industry
collaborative training with greater intensity in support of this
capacity development push.
TAN SRI KHALID BIN RAMLI
Chairman