Foong Cheng Leong

Tag: BFM Podcast

  • BFM Podcast: Top 5 At 5: A Royal PR Debacle, Sugar Bans and Citizenship Amendments

    I was asked by BFM Radio to comment on the Court of Appeal judgement of CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd v Suriati binti Mohd Yusof [2024] CLJU 1719 which overturned the High Court decision (Suriati binti Mohd Yusof v CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd [2024] CLJU 440) declaring that CTOS is liable negligence and breach…

  • BFM Podcast: MYDIGITAL ID: HITCHES EXPECTED WITHOUT PROPER LEGAL FRAMEWORK

    The MyDigital ID programme is set to launch for the public in July next year and is expected to be used for verification to receive targeted subsidies. However, there is also concern about the possibility of data breaches given past experiences of government portals. What’s being done to assuage such concerns? We discuss the implementation…

  • BFM Podcast: HOW FAR SHOULD THE LAW EXTEND OVER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS?

    Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil recently called out social media platform Telegram for not taking action on illicit activity on the platform. Does the MCMC have the authority and legal means to regulate digital platforms hosted overseas? We discuss the legal framework that applies and gaps in regulation with Intellectual Property and Information Technology…

  • BFM Podcast: THE MYSEJAHTERA APP: WHO OWNS WHAT?

    The MySejahtera saga continues with uncertainty over the ownership of the app. Foong Cheng Leong, Intellectual property and information technology lawyer helps us untangle this complex web, reminding us of the importance of contracts. Produced by: Moh Heng YingPresented by: Wong Shou Ning, Tan Chen Li, Philip See

  • BFM Podcast: SONG CATALOGUES UP FOR SALE

    Once upon a time, it was considered totally unacceptable for musicians to even consider selling their song catalogues, but now, we see a trend of musicians, especially the senior ones, doing so. Some have cited estate planning as one of the reasons for doing this, but surely, these songs have value too and can be…

  • BFM Podcast: FACEBOOK HIT BY HOURS-LONG OUTAGE

    Last night, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp all went down for six hours. We look at the lessons to be learnt from the unprecedented blackout. Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Raihanna AzwarPresented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

  • BFM Podcast: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

    Talks on music rights and royalties have been a prevalent and controversial topic especially between artists and record labels. How can musicians protect their craft and work and be more empowered on the subject? To get a basic understanding on the issue, we speak to Foong Cheng Leong, Co-chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of…

  • BFM Podcast: CAN YOU GET INTO TROUBLE FOR AN ONLINE COMMENT?

    This question follows the recent judgement by the courts to hold Malaysiakini responsible for comments made by readers on its online portal. Lawyer Foong Cheng Leong helps us figure out whether individuals could also be held legally accountable. Produced by: Kelvin YeePresented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn Download: Peguam Negara Malaysia v Mkini Dotcom…

  • BFM Podcast: IS IT WRONG TO FILM THE POLICE?

    I was asked by BFM Radio to comment on whether it is an offence to film the police. This issue came about when UM graduate Wong Yan Ke was arrested for filming the arrest of his friend. He was arrested and later charged under s. 188 of the Penal Code. S. 188 of the Penal…

  • BFM Podcast: HOW WILL THE NEW FINAS REQUIREMENT AFFECT YOU?

    I was asked by BFM Radio to comment on the requirement under the Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981 (FINAS Act) which requires, among others, those who produce or distribute films to be registered with Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem (FINAS). This issue came about when Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of the Communications and Multimedia was…