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Malaysia Case Law

Possession of infringing software
  • 22 Feb 2024

    INTERSPACE MANAGEMENT SDN BHD

    Citation
    WA-63-107-11/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
    Court
    Sessions Court
    Case number
    WA-63-107-11/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)

    Court affirmed conviction under Copyright Act 1987 s41(1)(d) and imposed a fine of RM6,000 (RM2,000 per infringing copy) or 12 months imprisonment if unpaid, having balanced the need for public deterrence and seriousness of the offence against mitigating factors (guilty plea, first offender status, demonstrated remorse and financial hardship); ordered forfeiture of exhibits P18–P22 to the prosecution and return of exhibits P23–P26 to the defendant via the prosecution.