New e-commerce law to tighten platform, seller accountability – Armizan
PAPAR: The new law to replace the Electronic Commerce Act 2006 is expected to strengthen regulation and accountability among platforms, sellers and e-commerce users, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.
The Malaysian government is set to replace the outdated Electronic Commerce Act 2006 with a new e-commerce law aimed at tightening platform and seller accountability, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali. The new legislation, currently under preparation, will address the lack of clear legal responsibilities outlined in the existing law, which primarily focuses on validating electronic transactions.
The government is collaborating with various agencies, including the Attorney-General's Chambers, Communications Ministry, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and Digital Ministry, to draft the comprehensive provisions. The new bill is expected to be tabled in the upcoming parliamentary session. In addition to the legal framework, the government has also launched a Safe Internet Campaign to combat rising cybercrime threats, including cyberbullying, financial fraud, and love scams, and has drafted the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) and guidelines under Bank Negara Malaysia.
Users are encouraged to take responsibility by raising awareness and promptly reporting scams to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to help safeguard victims' finances.
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