MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPEMENT CORPORATION

INTRODUCTION

The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) was established in 1996 by the Malaysian Government as the agency to spearhead the development and implementation of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC).

A Government-owned corporation, it will be a " one-stop super shop", facilitating applications to re-locate to, within, the MSC by multinational and local companies

In facilitating the establishment of company operations within the MSC, the MDC serves as champion, facilitator and partner. As a performance-oriented, client-focused agency, it endeavors to cut through the proverbial bureaucratic red-tape to provide timely information and good advice, expedite permit and license approvals, and introduce companies to potential local partners and financiers.

Initially, the MDC is owned and funded by the Government although it has been incorporated under the Companies Act of Malaysia. Its unique nature enables it to combine the efficiency and effectiveness of a private company with the decision-making ability and authority of a high-powered agency of the Government.

MISSION

The MDC is dedicated to ensuring the MSC is the world's best environment to harness the full-potential of multimedia. It is also committed to proactively collaborate with governments and companies for mutual enrichment via:

	Continuously reviewing the Bill of Guarantees and ensure its implementation in both spirit and letter.
	Actively assist Government to pioneer, develop and update Cyber laws, formulate policy and modify practices to provide a sound framework for the MSC.
	Ensure the Open Multimedia Network provides the required bandwidth and quality at globally competitive tariffs with cost-effective interconnection for Value-Added Services.
	Ensure the timely development of top quality physical infrastructure to provide a balanced living and working environment.