.MY Domain Syntax Rules Malaysia FAQ - What characters can I use in my domain name?
- Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens ("-"). Spaces and other symbols are not allowed. They cannot begin or end with a hyphen. Domain names are not case sensitive. Domains cannot exceed 63 characters.
- What constitutes an inappropriate domain name?
- Note the following prohibitions. Domain names must not:
* By themselves contain country or state names or well-known names such as Malaysia, Malacca, Johore, etc, or the Bahasa Malaysia equivalents such as Melaka, Johor, etc.
- These domain names may only be applied by the relevant State authority, or persons who have been duly authorized by the relevant State authority. All applications and/or letters of authorization must originate from the State Secretary's (Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri) Office of the relevant State.
* By themselves contain words in either English or Bahasa Malaysia, that are sensitive to the main religions in Malaysia such as "Islam", "Buddha", "Hindu", "Christianity", etc.
* By themselves or as part of a label, be obscene, scandalous, indecent, offensive or contrary to Malaysian public norms.
* By themselves or as part of a label, contain the words "bank" or "finance company" (or any derivative of the words in any language). Only parties who have the written consent of the Minister of Finance (MOF) pursuant to Section 15 of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 (BAFIA) may apply for these domain names.
Source: www.mynic.my
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