Improving IP Protection in Malaysia
28 April 2014
Malaysian government official said the country’s anti-piracy protection level is improving, as it has taken steps to strengthen protection and enforcement of IP rights together with issuance of regulations, according report from news agency BERNAMA.
Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek said Malaysia has taken the initiative to make amendments to the copyright laws according to international standards.
“We still have piracy issues and the government is doing its best to curb this issue," the report quoted him.
Hasan stressed that the ministry is serious about eradicating piracy and will take firm action on that, according to the report.
Hasan said awareness campaigns including on the legal aspects, the implications for industry players, and a festival on user generated content will be telecast soon.
A programme called 'Detik Sepi' (Silent Moment) will be telecast on April 30 on prime time for two minutes at 9pm, he said.
"I strongly urge the active participation of the creative industries to work together to eradicate piracy in the country," the report quoted Hasan.
