TEIN Phase 2 Information Day, Brussels

Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia

14 January 2004

Update of TEIN activities

Malaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN)

& TEIN South-East Asia (SEA)

Cluster Network

Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia

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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. MYREN

3. Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster

4. Conclusion & Next Steps

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Malaysia

Indicators Malaysia

Area (sq km) 329,735

Population (1Q03) 24.92 mn

GDP (at current prices) USD 95.157 bn

GDP Growth Rate (4Q02) 4.2 %

ICTFixed main lines 18.8%

Internet Users 31.3%

Cellular subscribers 36.9%

PC Installed 14.8%

ICT spending of GDP (2001) 6.6%

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Malaysia – Gateway to Asia-Pacific

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Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia

10 National Policy Objectives:

1. Creating a global hub2. Building a civil society3. Nurturing local content and culture4. Long-term benefits to local users5. Nurturing user confidence6. Promoting access & equity7. Creating a robust application environment8. Facilitating efficient allocation of resources9. Developing industries capability10. Promoting safe and secure networking

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Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC)

1. A private company wholly owned by the Malaysian Government.

2. Created to facilitate the development of the MSC, expedite entry of investors; spawning and nurturing of Malaysian ICT technopreneurs.

3. Empowered to grant MSC-Status to companies.

4. Reports to the MSC Implementation Council – chaired by YAB Prime Minister and consists of members of Cabinet and agencies.

                                                            

        

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Introduction

Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2003

HDI Rank (2003)R&D Expenditure

(over GDP)Scientists & Engineers in R&D (per Mil pop)

Singapore 28 1.9 4140Malaysia 58 0.4 160Thailand 74 0.1 74Philippines 85 0 156Vietnam 109 274Indonesia 112 130Cambodia 130OECD avg 2.6 2324High Income OECD 2.6 3305

Governments of developing nations recognize the importance of R&D in overall national economic development.

“In this regard, aggressive efforts will be taken to develop the prerequisites of a K-economy -adequate supply of skilled manpower, a strong S&T and R&D base and the necessary infostructure.” – National Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia, April 02

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Introduction

Malaysia has in place several initiatives to boost R&D output:

Grants

Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA)

Industry R&D Grant Scheme (IGS)

MSC R&D Grant Scheme (MGS)

Demonstrator Applications Grant Scheme (DAGS)

Building R&D Capacity

Scheme for Employment of Malaysian Scientists Working Overseas and Foreign Scientists

Human Resource Development Programme In Science And Technology

Awareness

Exhibitions on Inventions and Research findings (MINDEX/INNOTEX)

S&T Congress

Science Camps, Awards

Infrastructure

Network of National Laboratories & Network of Research Institutions

Malaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN)

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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. MYREN

3. Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster

4. Conclusion & Next Steps

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Background of MYREN

First Research & Education Network established in Malaysia in 1997, TEMAN – Test-bed Environment for Malaysian Multimedia Applications and Networking

A network based on ATM, connecting 6 universities, ISP & telco research labs in Peninsular Malaysia

Research areas focused on ATM networking research & testing, multimedia applications development and others

Now second evolution of R&E network for Malaysia spearheaded by Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia, named Malaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN)

Connectivity to all universities, research organizations – initial bandwidth from 2 to 155Mbps

Malaysian scientists & researchers are already collaborating with counterparts in Europe, North Asia, US

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MYREN Members

Organization Type Examples of research activity using MYREN

Publicly-funded Universities

Core Network Research, Network Applications, Biotechnology, E-Education, Medicine

Privately-funded Universities

E-Education, applications using VR, Network Applications, Digital Library

Government Research Institutions

Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry Management, Palm oil research, veterinarian research, Remote sensing, meteorology

National Laboratories Biotechnology

MNC Research Laboratories

IPv6, broadband & wireless technologies

Telecommunication Companies

IPv6, broadband & wireless technologies

SME Research Companies

Applications for broadband, smart homes

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MYREN Collaborative Research Projects

Field Topic Remarks

Geology Tele-geoinformatics Data capture tools for natural disaster monitoring & analysis

Natural resource mgmt

Medical research

Tele-medicine

Medical informatics

Cancer detection & research amongst Asian communities

Traditional medicines –databank, Centers of excellence

Computer science

Ergonomics Asian physical build

Biotechnology

Genomics XML parser for heterogeneous

data Data compression Real-time modelling

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MYREN Collaborative Research Projects

Field Topic Remarks

Education E-education E-courseware, cross border distance education

Multimedia Automation & applications

Smart Homes: Applications, control, devices, security

Robots for telepresence

Network Engineering

Physical layer

Network layer

Optical networking Wireless Routing, multicast, QoS, TCP

over wireless Digital Television IPv6 middleware & infrastructure

Infra Extension

IPv6

VR Centers

GRID (Biogrid, etc)

Sharing of network infrastructure & facilities

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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. MYREN

3. Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster

4. Conclusion & Next Steps

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Background

ASEM 4 (19 Sept 2002) Malaysia offered to host South-east Asia (SEA) hub

e-ASEAN (14 Jan 2003) Malaysia introduced SEA hub proposal to ASEAN partners

EC Ambassador to Malaysia (7th May 2003) Indicated funding is available for SEA hub

TELSOM (16th Sept 2003) SEA hub presented by Korea during ASEAN+3 TELSOM

Meeting

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KOREAKOREAJAPAN

USAUSA1Gbps

45Mbps45MbpsCHINA

MALAYSIA

North-East Asia Cluster

South-East Asia Cluster

Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN)

16-45Mbps

GEANT

FranceUK

Spain Italy

RomaniaAustriaPoland

LithuaniaSweden

Germany10Mbps10Mbps

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SEA-REN

Propose connections from Malaysia to member countries with capacity of minimum 2Mbps, subject to demand and requirement

Connections are to member countries established Research & Education Network (MYREN, SingAREN, PREGINET, UniNet, Thaisarn) through peering arrangements with Malaysia to be the Traffic Exchange

Connections are bilateral with one half circuit provided, maintained and managed by Malaysia and the other half circuit by respective countries

Network Operations Center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia for network management & troubleshooting

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SEA-REN (Final Phase)

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Implementation Timeline for SEA-REN

Implementation Timeline for SEA-REN

Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug SeptActivity

SEA-REN Proposal Introduced at TELMIN/TELSOM

Discussions with Representatives from ECBudget approval & allocation by EC

Formation of Operation/Management PoliciesSEA-REN Operational Policies ReadySEA-REN Technical Integration Process ReadySEA-REN Pilot R&D Projects Identified

Issue RFP for NetworkRFP closeRFP evaluationAward

Network Build, Testing & Acceptance BruneiIndonesiaPhilippinesSingaporeThailandVietnam

SEA-REN livePilot R&D Projects Commence

2003 2004

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SEA-REN Network Operations Center

Location:

MSC Flagship Center, Cyberjaya Malaysia

Network:

Data Center for network elements & telecom equipment

Control Center, tracking network health and statistics

Administration & Helpdesk:

24 X 7 Operations managed by a dedicated technical staff

Reporting, Fault management, Network troubleshooting

Demo & Presentation Area:

To showcase results of collaborative research projects

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Terms of Reference for SEA-REN NOC

NOC is to have 99.9% service availability. Transport & IP layer at a 99.5% service availability (3.6

hours max downtime per month) 24x7 Helpdesk Bandwidth change (without port upgrade): 14 working

days Bandwidth change (with port upgrade): 30 working

days Maximum 2 hours for fault restoration with 2 tier

escalation process Facilitation of change request & fault reporting via 2

helpdesk numbers and on-line form (made available on website)

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Acceptable Use Policy

Acceptable Uses Research activities, as approved by SEA REN Governing body, which require,

or significantly benefit from the use of high-speed networking. Collaborative development of applications or content, e.g. multimedia,

courseware, imaging, etc. Testing or trials of applications expected to lead to future commercial

implementation, significant scientific advances, and improvements in quality and performance or cost reductions.

Video conferencing and other forms of communications linked to approve research and development projects.

Unacceptable Uses Use of the network for any unauthorized purposes or to achieve unauthorized

access to systems, software or data. Use for commercial or for-profit related activities, not related to any specific

research project. Any use for private or personal business.

Interpretation, Disputes, and Adjudication Users seeking interpretation and exceptions of this Acceptable Use Policy

should refer their queries to the SEA REN Governing body, who will seek the counsel of the Technical Committee as appropriate before publishing a response. 

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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. MYREN

3. Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster

4. Conclusion & Next Steps

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Conclusion

Developing nations in South-east Asia Cluster recognize need to invest in R&D

However, R&D efforts now scattered throughout the region, more competing than collaborating

Also, funding for research remains inadequate and cannot match Research Expenditure/GDP levels of developed nations

Recognized that National RENs can help consolidate parallel research efforts, save precious resources, shorten research duration.

Establishment of SEA-REN and tie-in with TEIN will open new areas of research in Asian centric fields e.g. traditional medicines, Medical research, tropical ecology & natural resource management, etc.

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Proposed Next Steps

Expedite plans for TEIN 2 expansion (South-east Asia Cluster) – governance, network design, pilot research projects, funding

Set target for commissioning of SEA-REN by 3Q2004

Malaysia propose to host SEA-REN Seminar in KL (May 2004) with objectives:

Consensus between National RENs on technical, operational, governance policies

Discussion of pilot projects for cross border research

Thank You