GEORGE TOWN: A businessman claimed trial to two counts of radio frequency jamming and three counts of using uncertified communications equipment. Abdul Jabbar Mohamad Sulai­man (pic), 57, is charged with two counts of using a non-standard cordless phone to disrupt radio frequencies at a house in Tanjung Tokong at noon on Feb 24 last year. The charges are framed under Regulation 16(1)(b) of the Com­munications and Multimedia Regulations (Technique Standards) 2000, read with Regulation 16(3) of the same Regulations, and punishable under Regulation 37 of the same Regulations. Abdul Jabbar faces a maximum RM100,000 fine or up to six months’ imprisonment or both, on each charge if found guilty. He was represented by lawyer S. Raveentharan while Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission department director Mohd Sophian Zakaria prosecuted.

Source: The Star December 04, 2017 23:48 UTC