Communications And Multimedia Act 1998 Amendment

Yes source name and url federal gazette of malaysia related law.

Communications and multimedia act 1998 amendment. Kuala lumpur sept 28. Amendment research category iii governance of online and networked spaces is this the official copy. Amendment to communications and multimedia act 1998 in march the amendment includes matters relating to punishment and penalty. Communications and multimedia act 1998 act 588 collection apc.

Communications and multimedia minister gobind singh deo said his ministry has completed the proposed amendments to sections 53 and 233 of the communications and multimedia act 1998 cma. This week the malaysian parliament is considering amendments to the communications and multimedia act 1998 cma some of which could lead to severe restrictions online freedoms. Amendment to the communications and multimedia act 1998. Except for sections 157 159 160 161 162 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 176 178 197 and 198 p u.

The act has an expansive scope ranging from spectrum allocation and consumer protection to content regulation and investigatory powers. More competition and less regulation. Administrative and sector transparency. Communications and multimedia act 1998 act 588 incorporating latest amendment act a1220 2004.

The communications and multimedia act 1998 is based on the basic principles of transparency and clarity. Emphasis on process rather than content. Section 53 deals with penalties imposed on licensees for non compliance. Bias towards generic rules.

In february 2017 article 19 analysed the communications and multimedia act of malaysia the act for its compliance with international human rights standards in particular the right to freedom of expression. The proposal to amend the communications and multimedia act 1998 is expected to be tabled in the coming dewan rakyat session which is expected to begin on march 7. Communications and multimedia laws of malaysia reprint act 588 communications and multimedia act 1998 incorporating all amendments up to 1 january 2006 published by the commissioner of law revision malaysia under the authority of the revision of laws act 968 in collaboration with percetakan nasional malaysia bhd 2006. Amendment to communication and multimedia act completed.

The proposed amendments to the communications and multimedia act 1998 is not meant to restrict freedom of speech. The main subjects of regulation.