Govt triples Postal Service Fund to RM150m, eyes Q1 2027 rollout to support rural deliveries

The Malaysian government has allocated RM150 million to activate the Postal Service Fund, set to operate in the first quarter of 2027, to support the Universal Service Obligation, particularly in rural and remote areas.

The funding represents an increase from the previously announced RM50 million, reflecting the need to adapt to evolving e-commerce and digital landscapes.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil highlighted the importance of fair compensation for postal workers and collaborative efforts with e-commerce providers and major courier companies to address operational challenges.

The fund, legislated since 2012, aims to expand and enhance postal services while aligning with the goals of the World Post Day celebration.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The government has allocated RM150 million to activate the Postal Service Fund, which is now expected to begin operating in the first quarter of 2027, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today.

He said the initial fund will, among other things, support the Universal Service Obligation (USO), particularly the delivery of letters to rural areas, remote locations and islands.

“The government has agreed to activate the Postal Fund, which will hopefully begin operating in the first quarter of 2027, with initial funding of RM150 million,” Fahmi told a press conference after officiating the World Post Day celebration at the Pos Malaysia headquarters here today.

Fahmi had previously said in January that the government was targeting the fund’s introduction by the third quarter of 2026.

The RM150 million allocation is three times the RM50 million funding previously announced for the programme.

Acknowledging the changing landscape of e-commerce and digital technology, Fahmi said this also meant that adjustments might be needed to policies, legislation and operational practices governing the postal sector.

He stressed that the welfare of postal and courier workers must also be protected, including ensuring fair compensation and decent wages.

“We do not want a situation where there is excessive imbalance,” he said.

He added that MCMC had begun engagement with e-commerce service providers, with discussions to be extended to major courier companies.

The commission would also continue discussions with regulatory agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police and the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, to address complaints involving e-commerce transactions and parcel deliveries.

Fahmi said the Postal Service Fund had been provided for under legislation since 2012, but previous governments had not taken steps to operationalise it.

He said he had also asked that the fund’s scope not be limited to conventional postal services, noting that deliveries of goods to remote communities could also serve an important function.

“MCMC will make a full announcement in due course to explain the functions of the Postal Fund,” he added.

The Postal Service Fund was provided for under Section 98 of the Postal Services Act 2012, which places it under MCMC’s control and operation.

Section 98 also explained how the fund is to comprise money provided by Parliament and contributions from licensees or other parties.

Under this provision, it also permits spending on universal postal services, expanding and improving the postal network, technology and other postal-related purposes determined by the minister.

In-line with the World Post Day, Fahmi said the Communications Ministry, MCMC and Pos Malaysia would work together on special initiatives to mark the 70th anniversary of National Postal Day, including efforts to strengthen ties between Pos Malaysia and the Malaysian Philatelic Society.

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马来西亚政府已拨款 1.5 亿令吉启动邮政服务基金，该基金将于 2027 年第一季度投入运营，以支持普遍服务义务，尤其是在农村和偏远地区。

此次拨款较之前宣布的 5000 万令吉有所增加，反映出需要适应不断变化的电子商务和数字环境。

通信部长法赫米·法齐尔强调了为邮政工人提供公平报酬的重要性，以及与电子商务提供商和主要快递公司合作解决运营挑战的重要性。

该基金自 2012 年立法设立以来，旨在扩大和加强邮政服务，同时与世界邮政日庆祝活动的目标保持一致。

吉隆坡，10月10日讯——通讯部长拿督斯里法米·法兹尔今日表示，政府已拨款1.5亿令吉启动邮政服务基金，该基金预计将于2027年第一季度开始运作。

他表示，首笔资金将用于支持普遍服务义务（USO），特别是向农村地区、偏远地区和岛屿递送信件。

“政府已同意启动邮政基金，该基金有望于 2027 年第一季度开始运作，初始资金为 1.5 亿令吉，”法米今天在马来西亚邮政总部主持世界邮政日庆祝活动后举行的新闻发布会上表示。

法赫米此前曾在1月份表示，政府的目标是在2026年第三季度推出该基金。

此次拨款1.5亿令吉，是此前宣布的5000万令吉拨款的三倍。

法赫米承认电子商务和数字技术格局正在发生变化，并表示这也意味着邮政部门的政策、立法和运营实践可能需要进行调整。

他强调，必须保障邮政和快递工人的福利，包括确保公平的补偿和体面的工资。

他说：“我们不希望出现过度失衡的情况。”

他还补充说，马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）已开始与电子商务服务提供商接洽，并将讨论范围扩大到主要快递公司。

委员会还将继续与包括马来西亚皇家警察和国家药品监管局在内的监管机构进行讨论，以解决涉及电子商务交易和包裹递送的投诉。

法赫米表示，邮政服务基金自 2012 年起就已在立法中设立，但之前的几届政府都没有采取措施使其运作起来。

他还表示，他曾要求该基金的范围不应仅限于传统的邮政服务，并指出向偏远社区运送货物也可以发挥重要作用。

“马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会（MCMC）将在适当时候发布全面公告，解释邮政基金的职能，”他补充道。

邮政服务基金是根据 2012 年邮政服务法第 98 条设立的，该条规定邮政服务基金由马来西亚通信和多媒体委员会 (MCMC) 控制和运营。

第 98 条还解释了该基金如何由议会提供的资金和持牌人或其他各方的捐款组成。

根据该条款，还允许将资金用于普遍邮政服务、扩大和改进邮政网络、技术以及部长确定的其他与邮政相关的用途。

法米表示，为配合世界邮政日，通讯部、马来西亚通信与多媒体委员会和马来西亚邮政将共同开展特别活动，以纪念国家邮政日70周年，其中包括加强马来西亚邮政与马来西亚集邮协会之间的联系。

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