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to advise the Minister on all matters relating to postal services, including matters in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act;

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to implement and promote the national policy objectives for the postal services industry;

to implement and enforce the provisions of this Act and to recommend reforms;

to promote and encourage the expansion of the postal services industry according to the economic development of

Malaysia;

to exercise regulatory functions in respect of the postal services provided by the licensees, including postage rates that have been established, the determinations of performance standards and standards of facilities and the enforcement of standards;

to monitor the compliance by the licensees with the stipulated service standards, contractual obligations and relevant laws and guidelines;

to develop, control, implement, maintain and manage the postcode and addressing system in Malaysia;

to promote competition in providing for postal services;

to safeguard the interests of consumers of postal services supplies by licensees in respect of—

the prices to be charged;

to use its best endeavour in facilitating all reasonable demands relating to postal services;

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to increase concerted efforts towards improving the operational efficiency of the postal services industry;

to regulate the issuance of postage stamps including definitive, commemorative and special issues of postage stamps and any other philatelic items; and

to carry on all other activities as may appear to be

Commission requisite, advantageous or convenient for the purpose of carrying out or in connection with the performance of its functions under this Act.

The Commission may authorize the Chairman of the

Commission or any authorized officer to carry out any of the functions set out in subsection (1).

Ensuring the provision of universal service