Kuala Lumpur (Sep 17, 2007) - MYNIC Berhad is the registry and registrar for the .MY domain is launching its second level domain name (2LD) service starting with the Priority Entry period from 9am, 1st November 2007 till 5pm, 31st December 2007.
The introduction of second level domain names registration is a result of the joint consultative process done by MYNIC and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (www.mcmc.gov.my) with the public. We thank you for the many constructive comments and encouraging support you have given throughout this process.
Enjoy Priority Entry
ONLY existing third level '.MY' domain name registrants will qualify to register the equivalent second level domain name during the Priority Entry period subject to specified terms and conditions. All third level domain names registered up to 5pm, 26th October 2007 and are active at the point of application of second level domain name are eligible for the Priority Entry period.
Please be informed that all .gov.my domain names are reserved and the equivalent second level is not available for registration by non-government entities.
In cases where there are multiple applications for the same second level domain name, priority will be given to the registrant with the earliest registered third level domain name.
All Priority Entry applications are made via our Resellers. Fees for second level domain name will only be charged upon successful registration of the second level domain name and is set by Resellers subject to a maximum cap of RM 120. Please look around for the service and payment packages (such as registration, renewal and refund fees) most suitable for you.
Timetable for implementation:-
| Milestone |
Duration |
Remarks |
| Pre Priority Entry period announcement |
17 September 2007 |
6 weeks prior notice to the public |
| Eligibility cut off date |
5pm, 26 October 2007 |
Registrants who are entitled to apply during the Priority Entry Period are entities or individuals who have registered their third level '.my' domain names with MYNIC before or by 5:00 pm on 26 October 2007 and are active at the point of application of second level domain name |
| Priority Entry Period |
9am, 1 November 2007 to 5pm, 31 December 2007 |
Accept applications from existing customers applying for domain names of an exact match with their current third level domain names |
| Post Priority Entry Period |
9 Jan 2008 to 29 February 2008 |
Compilation, review and process Priority Entry Period applications |
| Public Launch |
March 2008 |
Acceptance of applications from public on first-come-first-served basis |
**MYNIC reserves the right to make changes to the above
For more details on how to apply, click here.
"The purpose of this '.MY' launching is to help encourage Malaysian business owners and individuals to increase Internet presence awarness and helping them to have their own company's / individual's Internet business website address. By doing so, companies can ultilized this Internet technologies aimed at improving customer experience doing business on the Internet, as well as individuals can have their own hobbies websites." Said Celvin Tan, CEO of HostRelax.
"We are glad to have received such a tremendous response for the launched of '.MY' launching. And to encourage more people applying '.MY' domain name, we will be charging at a special promotion price at RM 90 for each '.MY' domain name per year registered by us where we HostRelax is the Invoicing Party" Added Celvin Tan, CEO of HostRelax.
We hope you make note of all the changes and take maximum advantage of all the promos.
We thank you for your continuing and invaluable support.
About MYNIC
MYNIC Berhad is the registry and registrar for the .my domain, and comprises the following departments: registration, billing, system administration, and policy and operational.
MYNIC Berhad was incorporated on 24 May 2006. Prior to that, the Malaysian Network Information Centre (MYNIC) was a division of MIMOS Berhad, a mission-oriented research and development (R&D) government corporation.
About HostRelax
HostRelax an Internet Solutions Provider (ISP) in Malaysia and Asia, that specializes in improving and streamlining organizations' business needs. HostRelax providing a diverse range of ISP solutions such as World Wide Domain Name Registration And Services, Web Hosting Services, EMail Hosting Services, SSL Digital Certificates, Provide Reseller Hosting, Dedicated Server Hosting, Server Colocations, E-Commerce/Business Solutions And Consulting Services. The company has been a pioneer in hosting services since 2002 and provides cost effective, secure and reliable web hosting solutions with advanced, industry-recognized control panel for server management and administration serving individuals and business corporations around the world.
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