New e-commerce law will assure accountability, says minister
Armizan Mohd Ali says the new bill is expected to be tabled at the coming parliamentary meeting.
The Malaysian government is drafting a new e-commerce law to replace the existing Electronic Commerce Act, according to federal minister Armizan Mohd Ali. The current legislation, which serves as a legal framework for online and electronic commerce, lacks comprehensive legal responsibilities and accountability for platforms, sellers, and users.
The ministry responsible for e-commerce does not have the authority or a comprehensive legal framework to regulate various aspects of e-commerce. A Cabinet memorandum on the new law was submitted two months ago, and the ministry is collaborating with several other agencies to draft the bill, which is set to be presented at the upcoming parliamentary session.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government aims to expedite the drafting of the e-commerce bill to enhance regulation in line with the rapid growth of digital business.
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