What Computer Crimes Act provisions apply to these charges?

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Computer Crimes Act Provisions Applicable to Unauthorized Website Modifications

Mohd Isa Mohd Yusof and Muhammad Amer Syafeeq Aziz face charges under Section 5 (1) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997, which addresses the unauthorized modification of computer content. The potential penalties for this offense are outlined in Section 5 (4) of the same Act.
Unauthorized Modification of Content

The charges specifically relate to the alleged unauthorized modification of the content of the Pahang state honours and awards management system website. Between February 19, 2020, and October 12, 2021, Mohd Isa allegedly committed 26 such offenses, while Muhammad Amer Syafeeq is accused of three offenses between August 18, 2021, and October 4, 2022.
Penalties Under Section 5 (4)

Upon conviction for the offense under Section 5 (1), individuals are liable to penalties as stipulated in Section 5 (4) of the Computer Crimes Act 1997. This section prescribes a fine not exceeding RM100,000, a maximum imprisonment term of seven years, or both.
Nature of the Alleged Modification

The alleged unauthorized modification involved the use of the accused individuals' identification numbers to insert the names of 29 individuals as recipients of state awards into the website's system. These individuals were reportedly not officially listed recipients of prestigious Pahang awards such as the Darjah Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP), which confers the title of ‘Datuk Seri’, or the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP), which confers the title of ‘Datuk’.

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