The Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) is a self-regulating body that work closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (SKMM) and aim at ensuring the industry expectations and consumer expectations meets. Its primary role is to develop Technical Standards and Industry Codes as well as to provide Industry Facilitation services with the objective of promoting competitiveness in the Malaysian communications industry. It is established under the auspices of SKMM. Industry interest in MTSFB is strong and a wide representation and participation is well participated by the telecommunications operators, broadcasters, industry associations, vendor, government agencies and institutions of higher learning through meetings/seminars/workshops, demos, exhibitions as well as field trials.

In the initial phase Working Groups are formed based on strategic prioritization on what we perceive as current industry needs. However, as our membership grows, we expect the current focus to evolve to meet member’s expectations as well as to reflect our national aspirations. It is apparent that the strength of our Working Groups lies in the diversity in the specialized knowledge and expertise of their members. Each of the members also brings different and unique experiences and skills that MTSFB can exploit with positive results.

Due to MTSFB remarkable achievement contributing its experience and expertise through its members, SKMM’s Technical Division head has recommended MTSFB to be appointed as the Standards Writing Organization (SWO) to the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) and SIRIM Berhad as to collaborate with other standard developing agencies to develop global and national technical standards.  This is also in line with DSM’s objective which is to achieve 6000 Malaysian standards by 2010.

We shall be presenting our role and plans today and we welcome questions, comments and ideas. Your participation in the Forum is key and we are optimistic that our members will grow and together we can make a difference to the industry. 

DATO’ ISMAIL OSMAN

Chairman of Board