Amendments allow for investigations to be conducted, action taken against unfairly subsidised imports, says Liew

Deputy minister says roles will be clearly outlined for fairer rules

Indiscriminate sellers offer cheaper goods that lack Sirim certification to turn quick profit, at consumers’ risk.

Ease of trade, both domestically and internationally, leads to manufacturers taking shortcuts in safety compliance.

KOTA KINABALU, June 21 — The review of e-commerce legislation, which began in April last year to develop a more responsive legal framework for regulating the industry and protecting consumer interests, is expected to be completed by August.

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Two out of three Malaysian men are at risk of erectile dysfunction (ED), Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — TikTok Shop, a trusted e-commerce platform in Malaysia, has partnered with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to raise awareness about safe online shopping through the #ShopSafe initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said ongoing support is essential to enabling women, particularly those from the B40 group, to succeed in e-commerce.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The rapid growth of e-commerce has reshaped the landscape of the national courier industry, with parcel volume surging to over 899 million as of the third quarter of 2024, compared to 52 million in 2015.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Feb 6 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation’s (Sidec) Top E-Commerce Merchant Awards is returning for its 10th anniversary, with a new “King & Queen of Livestream” category: a move to recognise innovation in digital...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Malaysia's e-commerce income grew by four per cent to RM918.2 billion in the first nine months of 2024, with the highest surge recorded in the second quarter (2Q), amounting to RM309.8 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LANGAT, Oct 23 — Malaysia’s courier, express and parcel market is expected to reach US$1.58 billion (RM6.82 billion) next year, driven by rising e-commerce demand and infrastructure improvements, said Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, including e-commerce, has generated RM427.7 billion for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 compared to RM411.6 billion in 2022, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia’s social media usage and influencer impact are notably lower than regional averages, according to a research report titled “E-commerce influencer marketing in Southeast Asia”.

JAKARTA, Sept 18 — Alphabet Inc's YouTube and e-commerce platform Shopee have said they are launching an online shopping service in Indonesia and planned to expand it in Southeast Asia as competition picks up with a rival operator owned by TikTok.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has proposed a collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to conduct a study of e-commerce laws.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The first Malaysia E-Commerce Product Selection Expo, to be held from November 29 to December 1, is set to attract over 15,000 attendees from local and international markets.

PORT DICKSON, Aug 17 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Internet service providers (ISPs) to monitor business promotions and advertisements involving online transactions.

SINGAPORE, July 31 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil is confident that the new regulatory framework for a safe Internet will not discourage investments in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk R.