Did Prism fail in its duty to collect and distribute music royalties?

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Prism Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Failure to Distribute Music Royalties

Thirty artistes have been granted permission by the High Court to pursue legal action against the Performers Rights and Interest Society of Malaysia Berhad (Prism), alleging a failure to collect and distribute music royalties owed to them since 2017. The artistes are seeking to recover royalty payments for the period between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021.
Allegations of Negligence in Royalty Distribution

The artistes claim that Prism, which was designated as a licensing body under Section 27A of the Copyright Act 1987 to manage music royalty collection and distribution, failed in its responsibilities. Court documents indicate that the applicants assert Prism was negligent in its duties as a trustee, leading to the non-collection and non-distribution of royalties to which they are entitled.
Legal Pursuit of Royalty Calculations and Payments

Lawyers representing the artistes stated their intention to file a formal legal action to ascertain the methodology used for royalty calculations. A key point of contention is understanding why artistes are not receiving payments despite their songs being broadcast on radio, with concerns raised about the transparency of royalty collection, particularly for the years following 2018.
High Court Ruling Sets Precedent for Artistes

The High Court's decision to grant permission for the legal action is seen by the artistes' legal representation as a significant development, potentially establishing a new benchmark for other artists in similar situations. The ruling allows for a judicial examination of Prism's alleged shortcomings in fulfilling its mandate to collect and distribute royalties to its members.

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