Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM / MCMC)
MCMC logo used since 2014. The logo is the same, but the SKMM acronym was removed. The logo pictured is the 2020 version without the horizontal line.
Agency overview
Formed	1 November 1998; 26 years ago (1998-11-01)
Preceding agency	Malaysian Telecom Department (Jabatan Telekom Malaysia)
Headquarters	MCMC HQ Tower 1, Jalan Impact, Cyber 6, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Minister responsible	Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications
Deputy Minister responsible	Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications
Agency executive	Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, Chairman
Parent department	Ministry of Communications
Key documents	Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Website	www.mcmc.gov.my

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (Abbreviation: MCMC^[a]; Malay: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia or SKMM) is a regulatory body whose key role is the regulation of the communications and multimedia industry based on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998,^[1] the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,^[2] and the Strategic Trade Act 2010.^[3] MCMC is similar to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in the Philippines. Its role to implement and promote the Government's national policy objectives for the communications and multimedia sector.

MCMC is also charged with overseeing the new regulatory framework for the converging telecommunications and broadcasting industries and online activities. In 2001, the commission's role was expanded to include overseeing the postal service sector pursuant to the Postal Services Act 1991 and licensing of the Certification Authorities under the Digital Signature Act 1997.^[4]

The current chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din was appointed to the post on 1 March 2023. On 17 December 2024, Salim was reappointed to a second two-year term until 28 February 2027.^[5]

Under his leadership, MCMC recorded its best financial performance, achieving a record high net income while reducing operational expenditure.

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