Content players call for more action as local industry loses RM3bil annually


On Feb 16, a 46-year-old woman pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing six media boxes that allowed Astro’s content to be streamed illegally. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Industry players are calling for stricter penalties against digital piracy, which they claim has caused the entertainment and media industry to suffer an estimated RM3bil loss annually.

“The penalty for those who use media boxes loaded with unauthorised apps is too light,” said Zahrin Aris, the honorary secretary of the Malaysian Film Producers Association (PFM), in a statement.

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