The primary body governing the internet in Malaysia is the Malaysian Communication & Multimedia Commission (MCMC), governed by the Communication & Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA 98).
The MCMC has many powers under the CMA 98. Today we will focus on one such power.
In Section 51 of the CMA, the Director of MCMC may issue directions in writing to any person regarding the compliance or non-compliance of any licence conditions. Of course the licence holder shall be given time to reply and explain for non-compliance.
This powers would relevant to licence holders to provide network facilities in Malaysia. Granting of licences are referred to in Section 27 to 31 CMA 98.
Failure to comply with the Direction(s) may lead to a conviction with punishment of a fine of maximum RM300,000 or imprisonment fo 3 years, or both. This can be found at Section 53 CMA 98.
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