Anwar vows fairer digital economy for local businesses amid platform concerns
LOCAL businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), must have a fairer share of Malaysia's digital economy, with the government scrutinising platform practices that could drive up costs and restrict competition. Prime Mini...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed to ensure a fairer digital economy for local businesses in Malaysia, addressing concerns over platform practices that could burden small and medium enterprises. Speaking at the third 2026 meeting of the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN), Anwar emphasized the need for fair competition, particularly in light of high commissions, restrictive contract terms, and control of user data.
The government aims to bolster digital infrastructure, improve efficiency in ICT spending, and address competition within the digital economy ecosystem, as reported by The Vibes on October 21, 2026.
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