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KUANTAN, May 16 (Bernama) -- A Copyright Tribunal to help local artistes and musicians lodge complaints on issues related to copyright and royalty will be set up next month.

78 Per Cent Computer Users admitted to using Pirated Software

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The 2011 BSA Global Software Piracy Study shows 78 per cent of computer users in Malaysia have acquired pirated software.

Malaysia removed from Lower Level IPR Piracy US Watch List

WASHINGTON, May 3 (Bernama) -- United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, who recently visited Malaysia, announced in a statement that Malaysia would be removed from a lower level watch list of countries committing violations of intellectual property rights.

TCM Act ready for tabling in Parliament by June

KUCHING: The Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Act is ready for tabling in parliament by June, the latest, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

Online Sales of Replicas an Offence

ALOR STAR: THE selling of replicas of branded items which has gained popularity in social networking portals such as Facebook is illegal.

MDeC finalises Work For IP Valuation Model

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDec) has finalised the study on the Intellectual Property (IP) valuation model and is set to introduce it soon.

RM1.5 Million pirated Business Software seized

Three companies are facing hefty fines after being caught using pirated business software by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (MDTCC).

Cinema Operators hail Amendment to Copyright Act to fight Piracy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Cinema operators have hailed a recent amendment to the Copyright Act 1987 which enables them and the authorities to punish those who use camcorders to record movies in cinemas illegally.

Microsoft wins Copyright Lawsuit against Computer Dealer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Microsoft Corporation has won a civil lawsuit against Vital IT Marketing Services Sdn Bhd.

Dewan Rakyat Passes CPC, Evidence Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed two bills namely the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill 2012 and Evidence (Amendment) Bill 2012.