Fahmi: Compound issued to Maestra Broadcast Network System under amended Act 588


KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the RM250,000 compound issued against Maestra Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd was granted by the Deputy Public Prosecutor under the amended Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), which took effect on Feb 11.

In a post on X, Fahmi explained that the amendment allows for a maximum fine of up to RM500,000.

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