Postal Services Act 2012 · Updated to 1 May 2020 · Part VI · General Terms and Conditions of Postal Services
33. Limitation of liability in universal service licensee’s general terms and conditions
Feedback & supportThe general terms and conditions of a universal service licensee shall contain limitation from liability provisions setting out limits as to the maximum indemnities payable for loss of or damage to postal articles as approved by the Commission under section 32.
general terms and conditions
“general terms and conditions” means the general terms and conditions of a licensee referred to in section 32. Delivery
Any limitation from liability contained in the general terms and conditions shall be a defence against any prosecution, action or proceedings of any nature, whether in court or otherwise, taken against the universal service licensee and shall effectively limit the liability of the universal service licensee to that extent.
universal service
“universal service” means postal services, which include basic postal services determined by the Commission to be provided to consumers throughout Malaysia, at the prescribed rates;
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Notwithstanding subsection (2), if a universal service licensee has agreed contractually with another party on the limitation of liability provisions, that contractual terms and conditions shall prevail.
licensee
“licensee” means a company incorporated under the *Companies act 1965 that has been granted a licence under this Act to provide postal services;