A little bit of history here. MSC Malaysia used to be called as Multimedia Super Corridor when it first started in 1996. The then prime minister of Malaysia    Dr. Mahathir Mohamed had a vision to develop the country in the IT and communications sector, hence, the MSC was formed to put the country on the world's stage. To put it even simpler, it is the Silicon Valley of the East.

Oct 19, 1995 - Putrajaya was founded on October 19, 1995 and is located in the middle of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). To the west is Cyberjaya, a cybercity, also located within the Multimedia Super Corridor.

1996 - Called MSC Cyberport City, the US$230 million development - to be built in three phases - is an extension of the country's Multimedia Super Corridor or MSC project mooted in 1996. Johor is one of the four states the Multi-Media Super Corridor concept ...Called MSC Cyberport City, the US$230 million development - to be built in three phases - is an extension of the country's Multimedia Super Corridor or MSC project mooted in 1996. Johor is one of the four states the Multi-Media Super Corridor concept has been rolled out to - the others being Penang, Kedah and Malacca. Cyberport Johor is banking on its low-cost structure and its proximity to neighbouring Singapore in order to attract MNCs and start-ups to set up

Aug 1997 - Below are some questions and responses put to Tan Sri Dato'Dr. Othman Yeop Abdullah, Executive Chairman of the Multimedia Development Corporation, implementation body of the Multimedia Super Corridor, in August 1997. Is there a parallel between Malaysia s ...Below are some questions and responses put to Tan Sri Dato'Dr. Othman Yeop Abdullah, Executive Chairman of the Multimedia Development Corporation, implementation body of the Multimedia Super Corridor, in August 1997. Is there a parallel between Malaysia s cultural development during the time of the sultanates and the MSC today? Not from the cultural perspective, no. People look at the MSC from its social transformation level rather than culture.

Jun 27, 1998 - Its determination is reflected through the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) which is a US$40 billion project launched on 27 June 1998 to get into the electronic age. MSC acts as an impetus for the new information and communication technologies.Malaysia is strong in its intent to attain the highest level of communication technology. Its determination is reflected through the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) which is a US$40 billion project launched on 27 June 1998 to get into the electronic age. MSC acts as an impetus for the new information and communication technologies.

Mar 1999 - In March 1999, the government considered censoring the Internet but abandoned its plans after unfavourable feedback and concerns voiced by the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) companies. Mahathir later reaffirmed that there would be no censorship. "Every ...In March 1999, the government considered censoring the Internet but abandoned its plans after unfavourable feedback and concerns voiced by the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) companies. Tun Dr Mahathir later reaffirmed that there would be no censorship. "Every deskstop computer connected to the Internet is a printing press, broadcasting station and place of assembly within worldwide reach.

Sep 5, 2001 - The Malaysian 'Government Multipurpose Card' (GMPC) or 'MyKad', part of Multimedia Super Corridor flagship applications is regarded as the world's first smart identity card. It was officially launched on September 5, 2001 and incorporates a microchip ...The Malaysian 'Government Multipurpose Card' (GMPC) or 'MyKad', part of Multimedia Super Corridor flagship applications is regarded as the world's first smart identity card. It was officially launched on September 5, 2001 and incorporates a microchip, which contains several items of data including biometrics.

Jan 28, 2003 - On 28 January 2003, the Smart School Steering Committee decided that the Smart School, as a Flagship Application of the Multimedia Super Corridor, must be rolled out to the rest of the country. - The Smart School Steering Committee is chaired by the ...On 28 January 2003, the Smart School Steering Committee decided that the Smart School, as a Flagship Application of the Multimedia Super Corridor, must be rolled out to the rest of the country.

May 2005 - M.Mobile, incorporated in May 2005, is an Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC)-status company which specialises in the research and development (R&D) of mobile communication solutions for the local and international markets.