MACC raids four premises over probe into millions of unpaid royalties for recording artistes


PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided four offices in an investigation over millions of unpaid royalties for recording artistes.

Sources said an operation on Wednesday (Nov 25) saw MACC visiting the offices of the Public Performance Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PPM), Recording Performers Malaysia Berhad (RPM), Music Authors Copyright Protection Berhad (MACP) and the Performers' Rights and Interest Society of Malaysia Berhad (PRISM).

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