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a network of computers that have been designed for this purpose. E-
commerce transactions can occur between enterprises, households,
individuals, governments and public or private organization to another. It is
also includes orders placed on websites, extranet or Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI).
The classification of ICT industry is based on Malaysia Standard Industrial
Classification (MSIC) 2008 Ver.1.0. which is in concordance with International
Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) Rev. 4. ICT
consists of industries such as manufacturing, trade, services and content &
media industries. The classification of ICT products is based on Malaysian
Classification of Products by Activity (MCPA) 2009 which conforms with
Central Products Classification (CPC) Ver. 2. ICT industry includes ICT services
and Non ICT services as well.
Data on Usage of ICT and e-commerce by establishment are obtained from
the Survey of ICTEC 2018 for reference year 2017. It covered establishments
identified in all economic sectors classified under the MSIC 2008 Ver. 1.0. The
concepts and guidelines are obtained from the Organisation for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD) Model Survey on ICT Usage by Businesses
(2nd Revision), 2015 published by OECD. While the sampling design of the
survey was a one-stage stratified random sampling with a total of 57,194
establishments.
Information on household perspective was obtained from ICTHS 2017.
Among the objectives of this survey is to calculate ICT indicators to measure
development of national ICT and digital economy. The concept and definition
of ICTHS 2017 is based on the Manual for Measuring ICT Access and Use by
Households and Individuals 2014 Edition published by the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU). Two-stage stratified sampling design was
adopted with sample size of 25,909 living quarters. Living quarters are defined
as independent and separate structures, are usually used as place of abode.
In Annual Economic Survey 2018, data on information and communication
services were collected for reference year 2017. It covered 35 industries at 5-
digit level under Section J and the definition adopted is based on the
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recommendations of the MSIC 2008 Ver. 1.0. One-stage stratified random
sampling is applied in this survey with a total of 8,699 establishments.

1 Section J is refering to Information and Communication which comprises of activities for
Publishing; Motion picture, video & television programme production, sound recording &
music publishing; Programming & broadcasting; Telecommunication services; Computer
programming, consultancy & related activities; and Information services.
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