From now on, streaming content can be very costly for pirates from Malaysia. According to the latest data, the country has adopted amendments to the Copyright Law. Under the new regulations, the illegal provision of streaming services or the sale of devices that “knowingly” violate the rights of copyright holders will result in very severe penalties.
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At best, lawbreakers can get off with a fine, at worst - they will face imprisonment for up to 20 years. At the same time, imprisonment does not exclude the possibility that a fine will be taken from the offender.
Copyright laws are often drafted to prevent only copying of pirated content into device memory and other outdated forms of illegal activity. The problem also affected Malaysia, which actively sold devices for online viewing of pirated content, without fear of the Copyright Law, until the authorities made adjustments to the legislation.
The legislation is harsh, and experts fear that some companies will find it difficult to avoid the confusion caused by the activities of unscrupulous employees. Nevertheless, it is believed that such measures should partly satisfy the main rights-holder countries like the United States, which own the lion's share of popular content in the global media space. Recently, the US Patent and Trademark Office informed local authorities that the economic harm caused by pirates is a "serious problem."
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