Malaysia's multimedia super corridor (MSC)

Written 09.05.2003 05:00 by Ciara Howie Print Send article

Much attention continues to be focused on Malaysia after the currency crisis, as it continues to rebuild its economy. Malaysia has a comprehensive strategy in place that may help ease the concerns over future investment and continue high-tech economic growth.

This strategy is structured around its seven flagship applications:

(1) Electronic Government;
(2) Multipurpose Card;
(3) Smart Schools;
(4) Telehealth;
(5) R&D Clusters;
(6) E-Business;
(7) Technopreneur Development.

Each one of these areas has clear objectives that aim to create a multimedia super corridor. When a company, interested in investing in Malaysia passes the defined criteria, they are awarded what is called MSC status.

This recognition comes complete with many financial incentives (including tax exempt status for five years). International companies like Intec Telecom Systems (http://www.intec-telecom-systems.com/its/pressroom/pressreleases/pr2000/2000-02-02/), Sun Microsystems, Oracle and Lucent have achieved MSC status.

To learn more about the Malaysian multimedia super corridor and criteria for obtaining MSC status visit:

http://www.mdc.com.my/