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.my
.my
Introduced8 June 1987
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryMalaysia Network Information Centre (MYNIC Berhad)
SponsorMalaysia Network Information Centre
Intended useEntities connected with  Malaysia
Actual usePopular in Malaysia
Registered domains317,532 (2022-11-30)[1]
Registration restrictionsMalaysian presence required; various restrictions specific to different subdomains
StructureRegistrations are available at third level beneath some second-level labels
DocumentsRegistration; FAQs; Agreement for registration of domain name
Dispute policiesDispute Resolution Policy
DNSSECyes
Registry websiteMYNIC

.my is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia. MYNIC is the agency responsible for the domain, and is under the Ministry of Digital and regulated by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

MYNIC administers the name space for the .my, .com.my, .org.my, .net.my, .biz.my, .coop.my, .edu.my, .gov.my, .mil.my, .name.my top level domain (TLD). This involves the registration of domain names as well as the maintenance and operation of a domain name registry (a central database for .my domain names).

Responsibilities

In addition, MYNIC holds the responsibility of developing top level domain policies, and carries out research projects such as:

Services

Chief executive officer

The following have been CEOs of MYNIC:

Domain name categories

MYNIC administers nine (9) domain name categories,[3][4] namely:

1) .my for Malaysian individuals and organizations
2) .com.my for commercial organisation/activities
3) .net.my for network-related organisations/activities
4) .org.my for organisations/activities which do not qualify for other categories
5) .edu.my for Malaysian educational organisations only
6) .gov.my for Malaysian government organisations only
7) .mil.my for Malaysian military organisations only
8) .name.my for Malaysian individuals' personal use only
9) .biz.my[4] for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
10) coop.my for Malaysian co-operatives only
Sources:[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Statistics". MYNIC. 19 December 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  2. ^ "MYNIC Berhad – i choose .MY » About Us". MYNIC. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  3. ^ "MYNIC Berhad – i choose .MY » about domain". MYNIC. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b c "MYNIC Provides 20,000 '.biz.my' Domain Names Under PRIME to Grow Malaysian Online Businesses". StarPicks. The Star. Malaysia. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  5. ^ "TECH: MYNIC in digital enablement move". The New Straits Times. Singapore. Retrieved 9 February 2020.