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Initiatives on Bridging the Digital Divide The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Story usp.skmm.gov.my. MALAYSIA BASIC INDICATORS Source : DOSM, MCMC Explanatory notes: a. Population projections as at end of period, based on Census 2010 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Initiatives on Bridging the Digital DivideThe Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Story
usp.skmm.gov.my
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MALAYSIA BASIC INDICATORS
Source : DOSM, MCMC
Explanatory notes:a. Population projections as at end of period, based on Census 2010b. Number of households derived by dividing populations by average household sizec. Base year is 2005d. Base year is 2010The CPI reported against a period, refers to the average index for the period spanning 1st January to the end of that period
Persons with Disabilities : 359, 203 (Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia 2012)
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Current circumstances of ICT accessibility and/or disability issues in the country
Current policy and regulatory framework for the Digital Inclusion and especially for Persons with Disabilities
Issues and challenges
Suggestions or proposals
SCOPE
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POLICY
Person with Disabilities Act 2008
Communications and Multimedia (Universal Service Provision) Regulation (Amendment 2003)
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People with Disabilities
Children under Protection
Women under Rehabilitation
People living in low-cost housing area
Underserved GroupsUnderserved Area
Broadband Access
Public Cellular
PSTN
“Underserved Area” is defined from the perspectives of network and application services i.e. PSTN, Broadband Access & Public Cellular
“Underserved Groups” being groups of people in served areas that do not have collective and/or individual access to basic communications services
[USP Regulations 2002 & (Amendment) 2008]
UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROVISION
to provide communication access to target
underserved areas, localities, and groups within
a community
OBJECTIVE
Fi
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1 Malaysia Internet Centre20
0 7 550Planned
433Completed
CommunityBroadband Library20
0 7 99Planned
99Completed
Wireless Village201 1 5,000
Planned4,709
Completed
Telephony200 2 89
DistrictsPublic Cellular20
1 0 1,000Planned
890Completed
1Malaysia Netbook20
1 0 1.68mAllocated
1.16mDistributed
USP INITIATIVES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Figure as at 31 May 2014
Mini Community Broadband Centre20
1 0 120Planned
120Completed
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CHALLENGES
Computerized learning aids
Language barrier
Specific devices
No expertise
Lack of self
esteem
Lack of awareness
Lack of specialized
training
DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR PWD
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RECOMMENDATION
Awareness
Appropriate training Appropriate resources
Parents involvement
Government fundResearch &
Development
DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR PWD (cont.)
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COMMUNITYBROADBAND CENTRE (CBC)
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Mini CommunityBroadband Centre
(located inside Information Dept. Office)
Community Broadband
Library(located inside Rural Library)
1 Malaysia Internet Centre
THE CBC ECOSYSTEM
CBC
Mod
el
USP FUND
MANAGE
CONTRIBUTE
LICENCEES
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CBC: A Malaysian Case Study
Netbook CBC
Wireless Village
Service Provider
State Government
• USP team to plan, set up framework, implement and monitor
• Regional Office to monitor centres
• Identify suitable location• Promote local products
through CBC
• Manage CBC• Train supervisors• Operation & Maintenance• Promotion & Awareness
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CBC FRAMEWORK
Objectives Operation
LocationsSpecifications
• Social Economic Impact• Human Capital
Development• Capacity Building• Broadband Connectivity
• 2 Supervisors (contract)• ICT Related Activities• Awareness & Promotion• Website – Local Content• Lifetime membership fee
RM5, 50 sen/hour to use
• Easily Accessible by Public• > 5 km (no other Internet
Centre)• Size 900 – 1,200 sq. ft.• Premise available for 5
years
• Total bandwidth 20 Mbps (Hub & Spoke Concept)
• PC, Printer, Projector, Screen
• Furniture, web based CCTV
• Network Monitoring System
NEW
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DISABLED SPECIFIC
Software and applications
Including software to be installed at 2 PCs for disable (OKU) e.g. physical disabilities, visual impairment and hearing impairment used such as screen reader and magnification programs
Desktop Computer (PC) for Users/Client
Desktop computers with latest specifications as follows but not limited to:- 23” display All-in-One PC- Intel Processor- DVD/RW Optical Drive- Ethernet and Wireless WLAN enabled- Webcam enabled- Standard I/O ports- Keyboard and mouse- Microphone, headphone and speakers- Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013- Antivirus with 3 years subscription- 3 years warranty
Accessibility for the Disabled
The needs for the disabled (OKU) is determined by the extent and nature of the disability. However, MCMC is looking forward to provide a universal design for disabled, including the elderly to use the facilities and services at the PI1M. The universal service providers should take into account accessibility specifications from the local authority on the following, but not limited to:- Main door (entrance)- Ramps- Computer table- Washroom
1. Creating environment for disabled
2. Equipped with latest PC specifications
3. Assisted software for disabled
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DISABLED AREA
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CBC Building with 1Malaysia Concept
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ENTRANCE
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PI1M BECOMES SANCTUARY FOR CHILD WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
Name : AZRUL HAFIZ BIN KHAIRULANUAR Age : 13 years
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River Ranger
SUCCESS STORY
THANK YOU
For more information, please go to usp.skmm.gov.my