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Introduction
ICT Cluster, which is under the coordination of the ICT Policy Division, is geared towards achieving the nation’s ICT targets to accelerate realization of Malaysia’s aspirations to become a knowledge-based economy.
Objectives
- To spearhead the development of ICT industry and indigenous technologies and capabilities
- To build and sustain national ICT ecosystem and enabling environment; and
Functions
- Drive and coordinate ICT Cluster [consisting of Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn. bhd. (MDeC), MIMOS Berhad, CyberSecurity Malaysia and .my Domain Registry];
- Act as Secretariat for National IT Council (NITC) and formerly the secretariat to National Cyber Security Advisory Committee (NaCSAC) and National Cyber Security Coordination Committee (NC3)
- Manage e-Content Fund and Demonstator Application Grant Scheme (DAGS)
- Coordinate technical evaluation and monitor implementation of ICT projects under ScienceFund, TechnoFund, InnoFund, Human Capital Development, Brain gain and National Science Fellowship (NSF);
- Manage international affairs related to ICT including bilateral cooperation at regional and international level and monitor issues such as Global Alliance ICT or Development (GAID), eASEAN, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), World Congress on Information and Technology (WCIT) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
ICT Policy Platform
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Secretariat
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Policy |
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nitc.mosti.gov.my
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- Act as a think thank for ICT development and implementation
- Chaired by YAB PM and its member comprised of Ministers from various Ministries and heads of agencies.
- Adopts smart partnership approach to development
- Focuses on strategic direction and policy intervention
- Provides policy inputs and intervention
- Proposes new strategic initiatives
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www.mscmalaysia.my
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International Advisory Panel (IAP) and MSC Implementation Council Meeting (MSC ICM)
MSC IAP
Chaired by YAB PM. This panel of appointed members and representatives have provided invaluable counsel and opinions to Malaysia and its ICT industry
MSC ICM
Ensure successful implementation of the MSC
Act as Steering Committee to Flagship Applications and MSC Infrastructure Task Forces
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www.cybersecurity.my
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National Strategy for Cyber Security Acculturation and Capacity Building Program (NSACP)
- National Strategy for Cyber Security Acculturation and Capacity Building Program (NSACP)
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Policy Guidance
National ICT Policies (current);
- Enhancing Position as a global ICT and Multimedia Hub
- Towards Ubiquitous Communications Network
- Bridging Digital Divide
- Rollout Designated Cyber-cities and MSC Flagship Applications
- Fostering New Sources of Growth
- Increasing Development of the ICT Workforce
- Accelerating e-Learning Acculturation; and
- Enhancing Information Security
ICT Strategic Programs (Current);
- ICT Funding (DAGS, Techno Fund, Science Fund etc)
- Development of local content (e-Content)
- MSC Malaysia Development
- National Cyber Security Policy Implementation
- ICT for All (Awareness and Outreach)
- ICT Research and Development
- National ICT Roadmap
Cluster’s Members
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www.mimos.my
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- To be a premier applied Research Centre in Frontier Technology
- To pioneer innovative information and communication technologies towards growing globally competitive indigenous industries
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www.mdec.my
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- Leadership in the Information Age
- To realize Malaysia as a global hub and preferred location for ICT and multimedia innovations, services and operations
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www.domainregistry.my
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- To provide world class and innovative domain name and internet address services
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www.cybersecurity.my
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- To be a globally recognized National Cyber Security reference and Specialist Centre by 2020
- Creating and sustaining a safer cyberspace to promote national sustainability, social well-being and wealth
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