Music royalty transparency reforms remain blocked by legal challenge - Amirzan
THE Government’s planned reforms to improve transparency in music royalty collection and distribution remain stalled by a court challenge brought by three collective management organisations, delaying the enforcement of guidelines intended to tighten...
The Malaysian government's attempts to enforce new guidelines aimed at enhancing transparency in music royalty collection and distribution have been thwarted by a legal challenge from three collective management organisations. The guidelines, issued by the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) in January 2025, were intended to strengthen oversight of the industry by requiring improved financial records, tariff management, licensing agents, and voting rights at annual general meetings.
However, a judicial review filed by Music Authors Copyright Protection (MACP), Public Performance Malaysia (PPM), and Recording Performers Malaysia (RPM) on April 16, 2025, has prevented their enforcement. The substantive hearing for the judicial review is scheduled for November 24, 2026, and the government remains committed to defending the guidelines through appropriate legal channels.
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