Making sure artistes get paid for use of their music

KOTA KINABALU: From Sept 1, local artistes are expected to start getting more royalties for their music and products used commercially, though industry players foresee an uphill battle ahead.

Music Rights Sabah Bhd (MRS) managing director Asmin Mudin said as the sole Collective Management Organisation appointed to oversee the implementation, it was prepared to face a difficult road ahead.