50
Laws of Malaysia
Act 588
Part V
POWERS AND PROCEDURES OF THE MALAYSIAN
COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA COMMISSION
Chapter 1
Directions
Directions by the Commission
51. (1) The Commission may, from time to time, issue directions in
writing to any person regarding the compliance or non-compliance
of any licence conditions, and including but not limited to the
remedy of a breach of a licence condition, and the provisions of
this Act or its subsidiary legislation.
(2) Before issuing a direction under subsection (1), the Commission
shall issue a notice in writing to the person specifying the nature
of required compliance.
(3) The person shall be granted an opportunity to be heard
or may submit a written submission within a reasonable time
period specified in the notice on the reasons for his conduct or
activity.
(4) After the expiry of the notice specified in subsection (3),
the Commission shall take into consideration any reasons provided
by the person before making a decision in relation to the relevant
conduct or activity of the person.
(5) After due consideration of any reasons provided by the
person, the Commission may issue a direction under subsection
(1) requiring the person to take specified action directed towards
ensuring that the person does not contravene or continue to
contravene any of the conditions of his licence and/or any of the
provisions of this Act or its subsidiary legislation.
(6) The Commission shall give the person written notice of
its direction as soon as practicable.
(7) The person shall comply with the direction issued by the
Commission under subsection (6).