In a statement issued today, MCMC said the highest sum was paid by U Mobile Sdn Bhd with five fines amounting to RM250,000, followed by Celcom Axiata Bhd and Tune Talk Sdn Bhd (RM150,000 each), Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (RM100,000), YTL Communication Sdn Bhd (RM40,000) and Tone Plus Sdn Bhd (RM10,000).

“The action taken reflects MCMC’s firmness and commitment in ensuring the users’ interests are always being taken care of, besides making sure the prepaid SIM card registration process follows the stipulated guidelines.

“MCMC will not compromise in the matter and strict action will be taken against those who fail to adhere to the stipulated guidelines,” it said.

MCMC said besides enforcement action, various proactive measures were also taken, such as SIM card registration using an encrypted and secured automatic platform and not registering users who own more than five SIM cards.

The compound fines were issued for offences under Section 127 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, read together with Section 242 of the same law, which provides a fine not exceeding RM100,000 or imprisonment of not more than two years or both, for offenders.