Telecommunications in Malaysia

Telecommunications in Malaysia falls under the oversight of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Established under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the MCMC issues licenses for broadcasting, postal, and digital signature services, while also enforcing industry standards across the country. The commission is also responsible for enforcing the regulations stated under the Postal Services Act 2012 and the Digital Signature Act 1997.

At the state level, Sarawak’s telecommunications sector is co‑regulated by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), established under Section 3 of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Ordinance 2017. Since its inception, the SMA and MCMC have collaborated to develop and implement digital economy initiatives and oversee the rollout of telecom infrastructure in Sarawak. In 2022, Sarawak's Ministry of Public Utilities (renamed Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication) added a dedicated Telecommunication Division to manage sector reporting directly to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly.

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