MCMC: Compounds totalling RM700,000 issued to telcos for false prepaid SIM card registrations


MCMC said the action reflects its commitment towards protecting consumer interest and ensuring that the prepaid SIM card registration process is completed in compliance with guidelines set by the Commission. — YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued 15 compounds totalling RM700,000 on Oct 1 to telcos for the offence of registering prepaid SIM cards without verifying user information committed in 2019.

MCMC in a statement said U Mobile Sdn Bhd received five compounds totalling RM250,000, followed by Celcom Axiata Bhd and Tune Talk Sdn Bhd with three compounds each (totalling RM150,000 per company), Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (two compounds totalling RM100,000), YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (one, RM40,000) and Tone Plus (one, RM10,000).

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