Mynic announced that the shorter Internet address which ends
with the .my suffix converging name categories like .com.my; .net.my;
.org.my; and .name.my to a more catchy address like companyname.my,
is now open to the Malaysian public. In line with the changing trends, MYNIC has opened up the shorter addressing option to the general public and joined countries like Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore in this proactive effort.
MYNIC's Director, Shariya Haniz Zulkifli said,
"MYNIC's move to offer the shorter addresses to the public is in line with
changing trends in the web world and the influx of businesses on the Internet
that demands a unique identity to be noticed. Even more so, with companies
diversifying and opening up to multiple operations, a generic identity would be
more appropriate."
The registration framework for the shorter addressing started last year in November under Phase I where existing owners of 3rd level domain names were given a priority entry period opportunity to convert to their shorter address option. The launch for the public (Phase II) will allow individuals and companies who are first time registrants as well as those who missed the priority entry period last year to register their preferred names and addresses.
Read on for more details.
Details of Phase II are as follows:
Phase II
Registration
period : 25th March 2008
onwards
Open
to public
Processes
:
i) On "first come first served" basis
ii) Registration
will not be restricted to one identity per person
iii) Companies
will have to provide MYNIC's resellers with relevant supporting documents when
registering.
iv) Individuals who wish
to register must provide copy of Identification Card.
Suggested Retail Price
: Maximum of RM 120.00
Charges imposed by resellers may vary. Members of the
public are advised to shop for the best deals.
All applications can be submitted through MYNIC
Resellers or through online form available at MYNIC's website: https://www.mynic.net.my/newhp/new-form.htm
which will then be processed through MYNIC's authorized resellers. The list of
MYNIC resellers is available at: www.mynic.net.my/resellers. Each applicant will be given a maximum of 14
days to complete the registration process upon submission of application.
MYNIC noted that the shorter .my identity will
serve as an alternative choice for individuals, organisations and businesses.
The third level domain names will continue to be available for registration. "A unique identity once created acts as a long term
investment in opening up new markets as well as keeping in contact with
existing ones in a faster and more efficient manner," emphasized Shariya.
All registrations received by MYNIC will be processed
in line with our terms and conditions and applicants must enter into an
agreement with MYNIC based on those conditions. For more information on 2LD
registrations, please visit www.mynic.net.my
or email MYNIC at
or call 03 8991 7272 or fax 03 8991 7277.
To enable the Malaysian public an insight into the
security enhancements available, MYNIC is also inviting the public to attend MYNIC Seminar on Internet and DNS Security.
This seminar will be held in conjunction with the World Cyber Security Summit
2008 (WCSS) and World Congress on Information Technology 2008 (WCIT) from 20th
-21st May 2008 at Ritz Carlton Hotel.
This one and a half day seminar will see
renowned international and local speakers converge, bringing forth knowledge
transfer and eliciting eye-opening discussions on trendsetting technologies. The summit will be home to visitors
worldwide and members of the Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Name Association who
will be here for their members meeting hosted by MYNIC as well.
