The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) also known as Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) is the regulator for the communication and multimedia industry in Malaysia. The Communication and Multimedia Act 1998 was established. This act intends to implement and promote Malaysian Government's national policy objectives for communication and multimedia sector. Malaysia is a knowledge driven economy, and this legislation helps to govern conduct involving communication and multimedia especially over the internet, broadcasting and telecommunications. In November 2001, when the MCMC was given the additional responsibility of regulating postal and courier services, under the Postal Services Act 1991 (PSA), and certification services, under the Digital Signatures Act 1997 (DSA).
The ultimate aim of the MCMC is to create a globally competitive, efficient and increasingly self-regulated postal, communications and multimedia industry capable of generating growth to meet the socio-economic needs of Malaysia. The MCMC acts as an adviser to the Minister of Energy, Water and Communications on all matters concerning communications and multimedia. As stated in the MCMCA, the MCMC is empowered both to implement and enforce communications and multimedia laws. It also performs the role of a watchdog, in ensuring players in the industry abide by the rules and regulations while at the same time encouraging self-regulation within the industry.
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