Industry Development & Promotion Grant (IPDG)
INTRODUCTION TO IPDG
The Industry Promotion and Development Grant (IPDG) was initiated by MCMC in 2012. MTSFB is entrusted by MCMC to manage the Grant and projects implemented by Grant recipients. IPDG was conceived for the purpose of enhancing knowledge, Research & Development (R&D), and establishing competitiveness in technology innovation by creating a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) project that contributes to the communications and multimedia industry.
Call for Proposals 2024
The Call for Proposals 2024 is an invitation to all eligible organisations to submit a project proposal/s that aligns with the need of having a technology roadmap for the development of standards.
Problem Statement
In the dynamic landscape of the communications and multimedia industry, the absence of a structured technology roadmap for standards development poses significant challenges that impede the facilitation and acceleration of developing standards and technology adoption by the industry. Therefore, there is a critical need for a comprehensive technology roadmap to guide standardisation efforts and foster a more collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
The technology roadmap is to address the specific needs and challenges of standardisation in the communications and multimedia industry and will serve as a tool to guide the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MTSFB to plan for the development of necessary standards as well as facilitate technology adoption. This roadmap will help to identify future and evolving technologies including standards development planning for the next five (5) years, i.e., 2026 – 2030.
Consultations and collaboration with relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders can help the development of a balanced and effective technology roadmap for the industry. In addition, it is important to note that the technology roadmap may change from time to time to include the latest technological advancements. A regular update to the roadmap is necessary to ensure its effectiveness in achieving the intended goals. To sustain the development of the technology roadmap in the future, this project shall include the necessary knowledge and skills transfer guide to MCMC and MTSFB in continuing the roadmap implementation and development beyond the 5-year period.
Project Requirements
The project shall cover the following:
a. To conduct study based on desktop research, benchmarking, fore-sighting and stakeholder engagement for the current and future focused areas of MTSFB standardisation work and may be guided by the following categories of communications services:
i. Fixed service;
ii. Mobile service;
iii. Satellite service; and
iv. Broadcasting service.
b. To identify and analyse any gaps for new technology adoption related to regulatory and standards development.
c. To develop technology roadmap in view for standardisation development in the period of 2025 to 2030 (inclusive) based on the above.
d. To develop strategic recommendations for the implementation of the technology roadmap for standards development.
e. To provide effective knowledge and skills transfer on the roadmap development methodology and implementation of action items of technology roadmap.
Project Scope
PHASE 1: Benchmarking, Framework Development, Technology Forecasting and Engagement Plan
a. The Successful Applicant shall undertake but not limited to the following activities for Phase 1:
i. Perform comparative analysis on current standards / technical codes available in Malaysia against the available technologies to identify the gap;
ii. Perform benchmarking and comparative analysis against local and international regulators and organisations to understand their technology roadmaps or similar studies and their focus on future and evolving technologies;
iii. Identify a suitable framework including approach and methodology to develop Malaysia’s technology roadmap for standards development to ensure the document can be continuously developed or updated in the future;
iv. Study and assess the current and future trends of technology development for communications and multimedia industry based on, but not limited to the category of services in the Objective Section respectively covering the period of 2025 to 2030;
v. Identify relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders of the technology roadmap for standards development and methods of engagement activities;
vi. Develop engagement plan (e.g. questionnaires and survey, interviews, workshop etc.) to seek feedback and additional inputs on the technology forecasting and strategic recommendations to facilitate adoption of new technologies and standardisation efforts;
vii. Establish knowledge and skills transfer method and process; and
viii. Prepare Phase 1 report inclusive of the items above including presentation slides and obtain the approval from the Evaluation Committee.
PHASE 2: Stakeholders Engagement
b. The Successful Applicant shall undertake but not limited to the following activities for Phase 2:
i. Conduct engagement with the relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders (e.g. licensees, academia, research and development institutions, ministries and government agencies, local authorities, standards development organisations, relevant industry players among members of MTSFB, identified individual experts);
ii. Compile and analyse findings of the engagement; and
iii. Prepare Phase 2 report inclusive of the items above including presentation slide and obtain the approval from the Evaluation Committee.
PHASE 3: Strategic Recommendations, Feedback and Finalisation of Technology Roadmap for Standardisation
c. The Successful Applicant shall undertake but not limited to the following activities for Phase 3:
i. Develop strategic recommendations for future adoption of technologies and standards development by considering the outcomes and findings of Phase 1 and Phase 2;
ii. Conduct engagement with the relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders to obtain feedback and additional inputs on the technology roadmap for standards development;
iii. Conduct knowledge and skills transfer sessions on the approach and methodology including implementation of action items to sustain the technology roadmap for standards development; and
iv.Prepare Phase 3 (Final) report inclusive of the items above and technology roadmap for standards development document (inclusive of presentation slides) and obtain the approval from the Evaluation Committee.
Project Deliverables
The deliverables expected from the Successful Applicant are:
a. Phase 1 report that includes:
i. Project implementation schedule indicating deliverables and their timeline;
ii. Findings of the gap between current standards / technical codes available in Malaysia against the available technologies;
iii. Findings of local and international benchmarking on technology roadmap and similar studies;
iv. Findings on the current and future technology trends for communications and multimedia industry;
v. Framework for technology roadmap development including its approach and methodologies;
vi. List of potential subject matter experts and stakeholders;
vii. Proposed engagement plan and structured approach of knowledge and skills transfer; and
viii. Preliminary draft of forecasted technologies suitable for local standardisation activities.
b. Phase 2 report that includes:
i. Findings from the engagement conducted with the relevant subject matter experts and stakeholders; and
ii. Final draft of the technology forecasting and preliminary strategic recommendations.
c. Phase 3 (Final) report that includes:
i. Summary of the activities conducted under this project;
ii. Summary of the overall outcomes and findings from Phase 1 to Phase 3 of this project; and
iii. Technology roadmap for standards development document.
Timeline
Call for Proposals Timeline
Project Timeline
The Project shall be completed within six (6) months from the commencement date.
Quantum of Funding
The quantum of funding shall not exceed RM500,000.
Expected Benefits and Outcome
A technology roadmap for standards development is a strategic planning tool that helps to guide the development, adoption, and implementation of technologies within the industry. When it comes to standardisation works, a technology roadmap plays a crucial role in supporting and facilitating the standardisation efforts.
The development of the technology roadmap will address existing gaps, promote collaborations, and ensure the adoption of future and evolving technologies to enhance overall industry efficiency and competitiveness.
This technology roadmap will assist MCMC and MTSFB to prioritise standardisation initiatives based on the maturity of the technologies and impact to the industry. This may involve the development of new or revision of existing technical codes and standards.
Proposal Submission
This proposal is open to all MTSFB registered members, and strategic collaboration with industry partner(s) is encouraged.
Proposal Submission Period
The Call for Proposals (CFP) will be open for a period of one (1) month:
•Open: WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2024
•Close: WEDNESDAY, 27 MARCH 2024
CFP Documents
Proposal Submission Documentation
The proposal submission must include the below documentations.
a) Cover letter;
b) Grant Application Form;
c) Proposal; and
d) All relevant supporting documentation
The submission documentations are to be submitted via email to ipdg@mtsfb.org.my and be sent with the email subject, “IPDG SUBMISSION 2024 Cycle 1”.
Enquiries
For any queries, kindly e-mail to ipdg@mtsfb.org.my and be sent with the email subject, “IPDG QUERY 2024 Cycle 1”.
Terms & Conditions
All applicants seeking consideration must fulfil the following criteria:
a) Membership in MTSFB as a registered organisation.
b) Agree to post-grant commitments:
i. To actively contribute and participate in MTSFB standardisation activities for minimum of three (3) years from the year Grant is awarded such as working group meetings, public engagement sessions, awareness events, Technical Code (TC) draft review, technical study panellist, speaker for selected events, etc.
ii. To undertake the role as part of a drafting committee for at least one (1) TC within 3 years after the grant award.
Further Information on IPDG
The Objectives
To spur technology, standards development and adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within the field of communication network, infrastructure and applications.
Roles and Activities
Roles
Activities
Project Grant Recipients and Reports
Asia Pacific Green Data Center Farm (Eco2)
01/08/2013 – 10/04/2014
Status: Completed
A localized data centre cooling solution based on fluid-submersion technology. The system is designed to use non-conductive re-engineered palm oil as the liquid coolant and function well in tropical climate.
Telecommunication Equipment Baseline Study
31/10/2014 – 15/06/2016
Status: Completed
Assess carbon emission baseline and establish measures for energy consumption and carbon emission reduction
Typical Data Centre Baseline Study
31/10/2014 – 15/06/2016
Status: Completed
Assess carbon emission baseline and establish measures for energy consumption and carbon emission reduction
Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell & Solar PV Off Grid System for Telco Site
30/01/2015 – 05/08/2016
Status: Completed
Utilising solar and hydrogen fuel cell to provide full power supply required by a remote BTS site for rural areas without commercial power supply
RoadMe: Vehicle Diagnostics & Monitoring System (VDMS)
07/03/2016 – 06/11/2017
Status: Completed
Integrated system that can capture useful information to analyse, organise and improve the management of vehicle fleet through important vehicle data such as speed, location, driving pattern and route compliance.
Ketutu Fish Farming
15/05/2017 – 15/03/2018
Status: Completed
Real time continuous water quality monitoring system (RTWQ) made up of multi probes sensors that measure water quality parameters at pre-defined intervals and store the information on digital data loggers without the need for any operator intervention or M2M communication.
Smart Factory (Industrial IOT)
04/01/2018 - 30/03/2018
Status: Completed
A prototype platform on existing factory to measure, feedback and improve on their energy efficiency through placement of sensors across the factory and monitoring through an in-house dashboard.
E-Padi – An IOT Based Paddy Productivity Monitoring and Advisory System
04/01/2018 - 06/09/2018
Status: Completed
A platform to measure PH, water level, temperature and humidity of paddy field through deployment of sensors for better paddy yield. Monitoring & notifications through mobile app utilising LORA for communication.
Elderly Care Iot Platform and Solution
04/01/2018 - 08/01/2019
Status: Completed
This project is an IoT ecosystem for elderly care consisting of wearable and other connected health devices, platform, application and analytics. The solution helps in relaying crucial information to their next of kin. The information will also be used to provide prediction on their health so that precautionary measures can be taken.
Smart Drive-through Takeaway Utilising Wirelessly Powered Passive Tag Automatic Identification For Vehicle Security And Services With Energy Harvesting Capability
04/01/2018 - 05/03/2019
Status: Completed
Development of new wireless device & protocol for vehicle tagging that has wireless charging capability. This solution was utilised for Smart-drive through takeaway system.
Development Of Energy-Efficient, Long Range Communication System For Environmental Monitoring Using Low Power Wide Area Networks For Internet of Things
04/01/2018 - 05/03/2019
Status: Completed
The remote environmental monitoring system aimed to develop and monitor various parameters at Pulau Bidong such as temperature, humidity, pH value of water, turbidity and etc. A long-range communication network using LPWAN technology was applied for the end node which is located at Pulau Bidong and the base station/gateway which is located at a top of building in UMT.
Tree Hugger @ Cyberjaya
10/05/2019 - 10/09/2019
Status: Completed
This project is a mobile application developed for allowing connection to recycle in a cleaner and more reliable system. It is also help to keep track of individual carbon footprint and help to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint by high quality recovery process for the valuable materials in electronic waste.
ASIDS: Low Cost Acoustic Surveillance Intrusion Detection System for Wildlife Protection
10/05/2019- 10/05/2020
Status: Completed
This project to develop autonomous wildlife intrusion detection system (ASIDS) by using recent machine learning technique and hybrid of computing optimization method for an optimal performance. It is also to architect a working prototype for the system in a real forest environment and to evaluate the performance of ASIDs with different classifiers in a real forest environment.
V-SUrF: Smart Urban Farming for Vegetables
10/05/2019 - 10/11/2020
Status: Completed
This project is aimed to utilise cloud-IoT platform in urban farming by analysing data. It is also to develop a decision support system (DSS) and smart scheduling system that automatically triggers urban farm sensors.
It also integrate the developed system into a mobile application.
AVMS: Advanced Vehicle Monitoring and Assistance System for Heavy Vehicle in Malaysia
19/07/2019 - 19/07/2020
Status: Completed
This project to develop a speed monitoring feedback control system, a driver’s alert awareness feedback control system while driving on the road. It is also to implement driving assistance system using lane tracking method and to provide real-time information in vehicle activities through access portal.
Lightning Interference in 4G Wireless Communication Links
April 2021 - April 2022
Status: Completed
This project aims to implement the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Lightning Interference in 4G Wireless Communication Links. The duration of this PoC is for 12 months starting April 2021. The PoC is carried out in Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik dan Kejuruteraan Komputer (FKEKK), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Jalan Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka.
This project aims to quantify and analyse the effect of lightning electromagnetic interference to 4G wireless communication links. Comprehensive experimentation has been conducted to measure low frequency and microwave electric field radiations together with User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) packets transmission over Fourth Generation (4G) wireless communication link during storm events.
Monitoring System and Localisation of COVID19 Patient
March 2021 - March 2022
Status: Completed
This project aims to implement the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Monitoring System and Localisation of COVID19 Patient. The duration of this PoC is for 12 months starting March 2021. The PoC is carried out in Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan (PKRC) at Kolej Jururawat Masyarakat Kangar (KJM).
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is an ideal data capture and sharing system in various of monitoring applications especially healthcare environment. From admissions and administration, through points-of-care to managing equipment and supplies, an RFID solution provides an efficient, cost-effective information system to support best practices in patient service.
Besides that, the secured parameter of facilities applying the RFID technology is becoming essential nowadays when the spreading of the virus COVID-19 become aggressive. Person Under Surveillance (PUS) and Person Under Investigation (PUI) were given special non-electronic wristbands to indicate that they are under quarantine. They were also monitored through the ‘MySejahtera’ mobile application. However, these methods cannot detect whether the PUS or PUI remained in their quarantine stations.
Thus, a localised monitoring system for PUS and PUI in the quarantine stations was developed. Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) RFID tag antenna was implemented for its capability to improve the antenna’s performance and better efficiency. Monitoring and localising the web-based system using RFID technology with the application of Internet of Things (loT) and cloud technology were integrated as a RFID full system application. This system can run and monitor in real-time on multiple devices concurrently and will alert the relevant parties on any case of PUS or PUI escaping the quarantine stations.
Vision Based Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System (VBITMS)
March 2021 - September 2022
Status: Completed
This project aims to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) on a vision-based intelligent traffic monitoring system that classifies and counts vehicles as they move through a fixed detection zone in a CCTV field of view.
The system uses Artificial Intelligent (AI) to classify vehicles into one of three categories: car, motorcycle, and heavy vehicles (vans and trucks). With data trajectory, analysis, and prediction, traffic flow and anomalies condition can be determined in real-time to help authorities and road users make fast decisions.
In addition, historical data on traffic flow can help the city council enforce traffic diversion, revise road planning, develop better access to property and business areas and study the impact of vehicle carbon emissions.
Vision Based Intelligent Traffic Monitoring System (VBITMS)
This project aims to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) on a vision-based intelligent traffic monitoring system that classifies and counts vehicles as they move through a fixed detection zone in a CCTV field of view.
The system uses Artificial Intelligent (AI) to classify vehicles into one of three categories: car, motorcycle, and heavy vehicles (vans and trucks). With data trajectory, analysis, and prediction, traffic flow and anomalies condition can be determined in real-time to help authorities and road users make fast decisions.
In addition, historical data on traffic flow can help the city council enforce traffic diversion, revise road planning, develop better access to property and business areas and study the impact of vehicle carbon emissions.
Monitoring System and Localisation of COVID19 Patient
This project aims to implement the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Monitoring System and Localisation of COVID19 Patient. The duration of this PoC is for 12 months starting March 2021. The PoC is carried out in Pusat Kuarantin dan Rawatan (PKRC) at Kolej Jururawat Masyarakat Kangar (KJM).
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is an ideal data capture and sharing system in various of monitoring applications especially healthcare environment. From admissions and administration, through points-of-care to managing equipment and supplies, an RFID solution provides an efficient, cost-effective information system to support best practices in patient service.
Besides that, the secured parameter of facilities applying the RFID technology is becoming essential nowadays when the spreading of the virus COVID-19 become aggressive. Person Under Surveillance (PUS) and Person Under Investigation (PUI) were given special non-electronic wristbands to indicate that they are under quarantine. They were also monitored through the ‘MySejahtera’ mobile application. However, these methods cannot detect whether the PUS or PUI remained in their quarantine stations.
Thus, a localised monitoring system for PUS and PUI in the quarantine stations was developed. Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) RFID tag antenna was implemented for its capability to improve the antenna’s performance and better efficiency. Monitoring and localising the web-based system using RFID technology with the application of Internet of Things (loT) and cloud technology were integrated as a RFID full system application. This system can run and monitor in real-time on multiple devices concurrently and will alert the relevant parties on any case of PUS or PUI escaping the quarantine stations.
Lightning Interference in 4G Wireless Communication Links
This project aims to implement the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Lightning Interference in 4G Wireless Communication Links. The duration of this PoC is for 12 months starting April 2021. The PoC is carried out in Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik dan Kejuruteraan Komputer (FKEKK), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Jalan Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka.
This project aims to quantify and analyse the effect of lightning electromagnetic interference to 4G wireless communication links. Comprehensive experimentation has been conducted to measure low frequency and microwave electric field radiations together with User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) packets transmission over Fourth Generation (4G) wireless communication link during storm events.
AVMS: Advanced Vehicle Monitoring and Assistance System for Heavy Vehicle in Malaysia
This project to develop a speed monitoring feedback control system, a driver’s alert awareness feedback control system while driving on the road. It is also to implement driving assistance system using lane tracking method and to provide real-time information in vehicle activities through access portal.
V-SUrF: Smart Urban Farming for Vegetables
This project is aimed to utilise cloud-IoT platform in urban farming by analysing data. It is also to develop a decision support system (DSS) and smart scheduling system that automatically triggers urban farm sensors.
It also integrate the developed system into a mobile application.
ASIDS: Low Cost Acoustic Surveillance Intrusion Detection System for Wildlife Protection
This project to develop autonomous wildlife intrusion detection system (ASIDS) by using recent machine learning technique and hybrid of computing optimization method for an optimal performance. It is also to architect a working prototype for the system in a real forest environment and to evaluate the performance of ASIDs with different classifiers in a real forest environment.
Tree Hugger @ Cyberjaya
This project is a mobile application developed for allowing connection to recycle in a cleaner and more reliable system. It is also help to keep track of individual carbon footprint and help to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint by high quality recovery process for the valuable materials in electronic waste.
Development Of Energy-Efficient, Long Range Communication System For Environmental Monitoring Using Low Power Wide Area Networks For Internet of Things
The remote environmental monitoring system aimed to develop and monitor various parameters at Pulau Bidong such as temperature, humidity, pH value of water, turbidity and etc. A long-range communication network using LPWAN technology was applied for the end node which is located at Pulau Bidong and the base station/gateway which is located at a top of building in UMT.
Smart Drive-through Takeaway Utilising Wirelessly Powered Passive Tag Automatic Identification For Vehicle Security And Services With Energy Harvesting Capability
Development of new wireless device & protocol for vehicle tagging that has wireless charging capability. This solution was utilised for Smart-drive through takeaway system.
Elderly Care Iot Platform and Solution
This project is an IoT ecosystem for elderly care consisting of wearable and other connected health devices, platform, application and analytics. The solution helps in relaying crucial information to their next of kin. The information will also be used to provide prediction on their health so that precautionary measures can be taken.
E-Padi – An IOT Based Paddy Productivity Monitoring and Advisory System
A platform to measure PH, water level, temperature and humidity of paddy field through deployment of sensors for better paddy yield. Monitoring & notifications through mobile app utilising LORA for communication.
Ketutu Fish Farming
Real time continuous water quality monitoring system (RTWQ) made up of multi probes sensors that measure water quality parameters at pre-defined intervals and store the information on digital data loggers without the need for any operator intervention or M2M communication.
RoadMe: Vehicle Diagnostics & Monitoring System (VDMS)
Integrated system that can capture useful information to analyse, organise and improve the management of vehicle fleet through important vehicle data such as speed, location, driving pattern and route compliance.
Hybrid Hydrogen Fuel Cell & Solar PV Off Grid System for Telco Site
Utilising solar and hydrogen fuel cell to provide full power supply required by a remote BTS site for rural areas without commercial power supply
Asia Pacific Green Data Center Farm (Eco2)
A localized data centre cooling solution based on fluid-submersion technology. The system is designed to use non-conductive re-engineered palm oil as the liquid coolant and function well in tropical climate.