Malaysia
Copyright (Amendment) Act 2003 (Act A1195)
| Year of current version: | 2003 |
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| Date of entry into force of original text: | October 1, 2003 |
| Date of Text (Enacted): | 2003 |
| Type of Text: | Main IP Laws: enacted by the Legislature |
| Subject Matter: | Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws |
| Notes: | The main aims of this Act are to provide criminal penalties to punish and deter Copyright infringers. This Act strengthens criminal penalties and gives enforcement authorities more ability to carry out enforcement against copyright piracy, e.g., Section 50A gives the officials of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) the ability to carry out arrests for copyright piracy. |
| Related Legislation: | Amends |
| WIPO Lex No.: | MY049 |
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