KUALA LUMPUR: The Information, Communications and Culture Ministery is looking at the meaning of 'smartphone' and the price rate that would qualify the buyer to receive cash rebate under Budget 2013, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

"When this has been carried out, I feel there is no problem any more (to implement the rebate).

"Many people have asked, so we want to give ample space for them to contact the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) directly or the shops and agents that have been registered," he said.

Dr Rais added the Government is ready to implement the RM200 rebate for those between the ages of 21 and 30 to purchase 3G smartphones from Jan 1, next year.

In his budget speech, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the one-off rebate was aimed at providing access to the information highway to youths.

Dr Rais said the rebate could be implemented without any problem due to the preparations made by MCMC.

- Bernama