The tests will be conducted as part of ITU Malaysia' standardization activities for IMT-2000. The tests will be conducted in the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) area in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur and contribute to Malaysia's MSC program.
Through the system tests, NTT DoCoMo will actively contribute to the international standardization activities for radio transmission technologies for IMT-2000, a third generation mobile communications system, which is currently promoted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other related organizations.
IMT-2000: International Mobile Telecommunications-2000
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MBNS Multimedia Technologies Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems, conducts research and development activities for Binariang Group.
MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS; CEO: Ralph Marshall; headquartered in Kuala Lumpur), a total electronics media enterprise, provides Malaysia and neighboring countries with a variety of multimedia services. Major shareholders include Usaha Tegas Entertainment Systems Sdn Bhd (40%), Khazanah Nasional Berhad (15%) and Bumiputra Trusts (15%).
Binariang Communications Sdn Bhd, a Binariang Group company, is a GSM mobile communications operator, accommodating the greatest number of subscribers in Malaysia. The number of subscribers is approximately 400,000 at present.
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a national university of technology in Malaysia. The university was established on March 14, 1972, and now boasts 25,000 students. The university with campuses in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru plays a leading role in research and development in all technological areas.
Communications technology is one of UTM's specialized R&D areas. Its R&D activities in wireless communications in particular, such as radio transmission and third generation mobile communications technology, is highly reputed. UTM is also promoting joint research and development with foreign research institutions.
