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The Master Recording License Agreement is a crucial document in the Malaysian music industry that facilitates the commercial exploitation of recorded music. It is used when a rights holder (typically a record label or artist) wants to grant another party the right to use, reproduce, and distribute master recordings in specific territories. The agreement must comply with Malaysian legal requirements, particularly the Copyright Act 1987 and the Copyright (Licensing of Copyright in Sound Recordings) Regulations 2012. This document typically includes detailed provisions on financial terms, quality control, delivery specifications, and usage rights, while addressing both traditional and digital distribution channels. It's essential for protecting intellectual property rights while enabling commercial exploitation of recordings in the Malaysian market and, where applicable, international territories.
