Appendix 1: Extracts from the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). Part I – S.3 PRELIMINARY Objects (1) (2) The objects of this Act are (a) To promote national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia industry; (b) To establish a licensing and regulatory framework in support of national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia industry; (c) To establish the powers and functions for Communications and Multimedia Commission; and (d) To establish powers and procedures for the administration of this Act. the Malaysian The national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia industry are (a) To establish Malaysia as a major global centre and hub for communications and multimedia information and content services; (b) To promote a civil society where information based services will provide the basis of continuing enhancements to quality of work and life; (c) To grow and nurture local information resources and cultural representation that facilitates the national identity and global diversity; (d) To regulate for the long-term benefit of the end user; (e) To promote a high level of consumer confidence in service delivery from the industry; (f) To ensure an equitable provision of affordable services over ubiquitous national infrastructure; (g) To create a robust applications environment for end users; (h) To facilitate the efficient allocation of resources such as skilled labour, capital, knowledge and national assets; (i) To promote the development of capabilities and skills within Malaysia’s convergence industries; and 69