Reserved domain names are domains that contain specific words, phrases, or terms that are restricted from public registration due to their national significance, regulatory protection, or potential for misuse.
The reservation of such names is made in accordance with the Numbering and Electronic Addressing Plan (NEAP) Amendment Notice No. 2011, particularly Schedule D-2 on Electronic Addressing, as regulated by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
Schedule D-2 outlines the following categories as reserved names.
- Country/State Name
By themselves contain country or state names or well-known names such as “Malaysia”, Malacca”, “Johore”, etc, or the Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese or Tamil equivalents such as “Melaka”, “Johor”, etc. - Malaysia Government
Names which contain words such as “Malaysia Government”, “Government”, “Parliament” or “Prime Minister” and variations thereof or any other words or non-Latin characters (or a combination of such non-Latin characters) that might suggest a link to the Government, or the Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese or Tamil equivalents such as “Kerajaan Malaysia”, “Menteri”, “Parlimen” and “Perdana Menteri”. - Royal Names
Names which contain words and variations or any other words or non-Latin characters (or a combination of such non-Latin characters) that might suggest a link to the Royal Family or Royal patronage of Malaysia. - Religion
By themselves contain words in either English or Bahasa Malaysia, that are sensitive to the main religion in Malaysia such as "Islam", "Buddha", "Hindu", "Christianity", etc. - Bank or Finance Company
By themselves or as part of a label, contains the words "bank" or "finance company" (or any derivative of the words in any language). Only parties who have prior written approval from Central Bank of Malaysia pursuant to Section 139 of the Financial Services Act (“FSA”) 2013 may apply for these domain names. - Geographical Names
By themselves contain names, in English or Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese or Tamil, of Inter-Governmental Organizations (“IGO”) or Country Names.
Depending on the categories mentioned above, additional supporting documents are required for all domain applications under the reserved names category.
Applicants must submit relevant identification or company/organization documents (e.g. IC or passport copy, SSM certificate, or other proof of eligibility), along with a Letter of Undertaking.
All submitted documents will be reviewed by MYNIC, and the application is subject to approval based on MYNIC’s assessment and compliance with MCMC regulations.
What is a Letter of Undertaking?
A Letter of Undertaking is a formal declaration submitted by the applicant or registrant when applying for a reserved domain name.
The letter must justify and clearly explain the purpose of registering the domain, including details on its intended use and relevance to the applicant or organization.
This document helps MYNIC evaluate whether the proposed registration complies with the reserved name policy and MCMC regulations.