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ICT INITIATIVES FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA

ICT INITIATIVES FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA. ITU Regional Conference – Cairo, Egypt 13-15 Nov 2007 Presented by: Dato’ Jailani Johari Senior Director, MCMC. Introduction - Brief Facts on Malaysia MCMC – Acts, Powers & Functions ICT for People with Disabilities Way Forward.

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ICT INITIATIVES FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA

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  1. ICT INITIATIVES FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIESIN MALAYSIA ITU Regional Conference – Cairo, Egypt 13-15 Nov 2007 Presented by: Dato’ Jailani Johari Senior Director, MCMC

  2. Introduction - Brief Facts on Malaysia MCMC – Acts, Powers & Functions ICT for People with Disabilities Way Forward Agenda

  3. Map of Malaysia

  4. Population – 27.17 million Penetration rate: Cellular phone = 78.2% (per 100 population) Internet dial-up = 14.2% (per 100 population) Fixed line = 16.0% (per 100 population) *Broadband = 12.8% (per 100 households) Note: Q2 2007 figures Introduction - Brief Facts on Malaysia

  5. Penetration Rate - Malaysia 90 80 78.2 74.1 70 60 55.9 Percentage 50 43.9 40 30.8 36.9 30 19.7 19.6 19.7 18.8 19.5 19.6 18.1 17.2 16.0 20 16.6 21.8 12 11.4 10 9.7 13.9 14.2 7.1 12.7 11.4 10.5 8.8 2.9 1.8 0 0.9 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Q2 2007 Fixed Line Dial-up Cellular

  6. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) was formed as part of the government’s K-Economy strategy About MCMC Why the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission came into being Vision 2020 – to make Malaysia a developed nation Knowledge is the driver of the New Economy Government wanted to leapfrog economic growth in the early 1990s C&M related activitieswould be at the core of the new engine of growth.

  7. Regulatory (Conformance) Developmental (Performance) Present Future The Commission plays a leadership role in promoting growth to C&M industry guided by the 10 National Policy objectives. Role of MCMC MCMC has a dual role in the C&M sector

  8. The 10 National Policy Objectives for C&M Developing industry capabilities Creating a robust applications environment Building a civil society Long-term benefits of end-users Nurturing user-confidence Nurturing local content and culture Malaysia: A Global Hub Promoting safe and secure networking Promoting access and equity Efficient allocation of resources

  9. The Relevant Acts • Malaysian Communication & Multimedia Commission Act (1998) and Communications and Multimedia Act (1998) • Telecommunications, broadcasting and multimedia • Postal Act (1991) • Postal industry • Courier service industry • Digital Signature Act (1997) • Issuance of license to certification authority

  10. To advise the Minister on national policy objectives To implement and enforce communications and multimedia laws To regulate matters relating to communications and multimedia activities not related to communications and multimedia laws To consider and recommendreforms to the communications and multimedia laws To supervise and monitor communications and multimedia activities 6. To encourage and promote development of the communications and multimedia industry 7. To encourage and promote self regulation 8.Topromoteand maintain the integrity of licensees 9. To render assistance to persons engaged in communications and multimedia 10.To carry out any function as the Minister may prescribe The Powers and Functions of MCMC

  11. ICT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN MALAYSIA

  12. People with disabilities – 170.4 K registered with Welfare Dept. Type of disabilities: Visually Impaired – 16.3 K Hearing – 26.3 K Limb – 56.7 K Learning Disabilities – 66.1 K Cerebral Palsy – 0.6 K Others – 4.4 K Occupational: Private sector – 5.5 K Government sector – 0.6 K Entrepreneur – 0.3 K Note: 2005 figures Statistics

  13. National Welfare Policy 1990 : Proper attention to people with disabilities to enable them to be independent and ensure equal opportunity UN Declaration for People with Diabilities in Asia Pacific Region 1993 - 2002 : Emphasize on society awareness and provision of facilities for the better way of life for the disabled people National Social Policy 2003 : Assurance that every individual including people with disabilities able to participate and contribute to the nation development and enjoy better lifestyle Existing Frameworks on People with Disabilities

  14. Communications and Multimedia Acts 1998 (CMA98) Universal Service Provision (USP) – Section 202 “The Minister may direct the Commission to determine a system to promote the widespread availability and usage of network services and/or applications services throughout Malaysia by encouraging the installation of network facilities and the provision of network services and/or applications services in underserved areas orfor underserved groups within the community” Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – United Nations Recognizing the importance of accessibility to the physical, social, economic and cultural environment, to health and education and to information and communication, in enabling persons with disabilities to fully enjoy all human rights and fundamental freedom Existing Frameworks Regarding ICT & Disabilities

  15. Pursuant to Part VIII, Section 204 of the CMA 1998, the Commission has established, controlled and operated the USP Fund (USPF) USPF serving sole purpose of implementing network facilities, network services, and applications services in the underserved areas and groups within communities This USP Fund is presently placed in the form of Fixed Deposits at licensed financial institutions. Related projects’ payments and claims (CAPEX/OPEX) only applicable to Designated USP Services Providers. Universal Service Provision (USP) Program

  16. The USP Fund, amounting to six per centum (6%) of licensees’ weighted net revenue annually, comprise the following: Contributions from Network Facilities Provider Individual/Class (NFP); Contributions from Network Services Provider Individual/Class (NSP); and Contributions from Applications Services Provider Class (ASP). USP Program (cont.)

  17. The administrative processes of managing and administering USPF are specified under the Regulations as well as the SOPP, inter alia: R.27: Collection of Contribution from Licensees; and R.12, R.20: Disbursement of CAPEX and OPEX in the form of Advance Claims and Annual Claims processing. USP Program (cont.)

  18. USP Communications Center Objective: To provide broadband internet access facilities to communities in selected underserved areas Target: 12 pilot centers located across Malaysia Status: On-going. Target Completion: Dec 07 Disabled people hired as Manager/Assistant ICT Initiatives under USP Program

  19. USP Broadband Libraries Objective: To provide broadband internet access facilities to selected libraries in the underserved areas Target: 44 libraries throughout Malaysia. Status: Completed Fair access to people with disabilities ICT Initiatives under USP (cont.)

  20. People’s Communications Development Program – completed 2004 Objective: Provide internet access facilities via entrepreneurship program Target: 56 internet centers nationwide Disabled persons as entrepreneur at selected center Klang Valley Broadband Push 90 (KVBP90) - in progress Objective: To achieve 90% household broadband penetration in the Klang Valley by 2010 and to create demand for broadband services Target: Public institutions, school, libraries, communities within particular municipalities and disabled communities within Klang Valley Other ICT Initiatives

  21. Telekom Malaysia Bhd – incumbent operator Special internet package for disabled persons Incentives by Industry

  22. Incentives by Industry (cont.) • Celcom (Malaysia) Bhd – cellular operator • No access fee • 30-70% discount on voice call tariff • Time dotCom – fixed and internet operator • No rental fee

  23. WAY FORWARD

  24. New USP Regulation - to be gazetted end 2007 Widening the scope in providing access to internet and basic telephony to disabled communities National Policy for People with Disabilities – to be gazetted end 2007 Access to ICT facilities in the most suitable manner for the disabled communities New Frameworks

  25. Broadband for Communities Objective: Extending broadband connectivity to communities including access to people with disabilities nationwide Approach: Establishing handicap enabled and friendly version of USP Communication Center Target: Disabilities Centers, Schools, IHLs, Research Status: Pending new USP Regs. 2007 New Projects (cont.)

  26. Expansion of USP Communications Center Target: Additional 77 sites Status: New sites under evaluation from State govts. Higher number of disabled people will behired as Manager/Assistant New Projects

  27. Expansion of USP Broadband Libraries Target: Additional 90 libraries nationwide Approach: Friendly access to disabled people Status: New sites under evaluation. New Projects (cont.)

  28. Thank You http://www.mcmc.gov.my

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