MCMC: Six telcos fined RM700,000


KUALA LUMPUR: Six telecommunication companies (telcos) were slapped with 15 compounds amounting to RM700,000 for registering prepaid SIM cards without verifying the users’ information in 2019.

The highest compound was issued to U Mobile Sdn Bhd with five compounds valued at RM250,000; followed by Celcom Axiata Berhad and Tune Talk Sdn Bhd (RM150,000).

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