information and communications technology chapter 9 276 277 i introduction 01 during the review period concerted efforts were undertaken to position malaysia as a competitive knowledge based economy with ict enabler initiatives further provide momentum for development of multimedia super corridor msc global hub involved intensifying rollout flagship applications upgrading expanding infrastructure increase accessibility enhancing human resource in promoting e commerce enhance competitiveness addition emphasis was also placed on bridging digital divide fostering local capabilities creative content nurturing critical mass small medium enterprises smes well research r&d 02 remaining plan will be intensified expedite focus continue given basic especially universal service provision usp programme priority schools rural community measures skills competencies broadband connections advanced greater