November 06, 2006
It was announced last week that authorities in Malaysia have detailed three phone dealers for illegally downloading songs on the internet for profit. A raid occurred in Kuala Lumpur and ended with several arrests of people who resold the illegally downloaded music as mobile phone ringtones across the world. According to the Associated Press article (link below), the men arrested were earning more than $150 each day selling these illegal ringtones, and if found guilty of copyright infringement in Malaysia, they could each face up to 5 years in prison and fines exceeding US$5,000. Additional mobile phone dealers are being pursued in Malaysia for similar practices, and according to this same article, "Malaysia is one of 36 countries on a U.S. watch list of serious copyright violators, and music and movie industry officials have expressed concern over the prevalence of piracy [in Malaysia]."
Associated Press Article (via MSN Money): LINK
BruneiDirect.com News Article: LINK
Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) Website: LINK
Malaysian Copyright FAQ Webpage: LINK
Associated Press Article (via MSN Money): LINK
BruneiDirect.com News Article: LINK
Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) Website: LINK
Malaysian Copyright FAQ Webpage: LINK
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