PETALING JAYA: Action will be taken against those using fake or unrecognised titles and awards to organise activities and events, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
He said they could be charged under the Offences Relating to Awards Act (Act 787) and punishable with a fine up to RM500,000 and jail up to 20 years.
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