Overview

The aim of this consultation is to gather insights and feedback from industry stakeholders and the public regarding the proposal for full adoption and migration to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Malaysia.

The framework governing IP address management and allocation in Malaysia emphasizes the responsibilities of Network Service Providers (NSPs) to implement IPv6. With IPv4 addresses nearing exhaustion, transitioning to IPv6 is essential. IPv6 not only offers a vastly larger pool of addresses but also enhances the scalability and performance of the Internet.

Final comments on this proposal are due by October 31, 2024. The Commission has outlined a gradual implementation plan targeting full IPv6 adoption by 2028. The plan consists of specific phases:

Implementation Plan

1. By December 31, 2026:

   • All services must be IPv6-capable.
   • New customers must receive a unique public IPv6 address.
   • Migration of existing customers from IPv4 to IPv6 must begin.

2. By December 31, 2028:

   • All services must operate exclusively on an IPv6 network.
   • All customers must have a unique public IPv6 address.
   • Complete dependency on IPv4 must be eliminated across all equipment, infrastructure, and related services (including email, web servers, and DNS).

This initiative represents a crucial step towards ensuring the future sustainability and performance of Malaysia's Internet infrastructure. Stakeholder engagement is vital to its success.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: Yes
• Type Certificate: No
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: Yes
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: No

Link to Source - https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/media/announcements/public-consultation-on-the-proposed-way-forward-on