{
  "id": 14155496,
  "title": "Minister: Anti-scalping provisions to be added to Price Control Act",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/minister-anti-scalping-provisions-to-be-added-to-price-control-act-14155496",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T08:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/13/minister-anti-scalping-provisions-to-be-added-to-price-control-act/238944"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, October 13 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is vigorously developing a specific legal structure to address ticket scalping, with regulations set to commence as soon as next year, according to Parliament this morning. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali disclosed that anti-scalping provisions could be incorporated under Section 15(1) of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, which empowers the authority to implement measures aimed at preventing unfair pricing and resale practices. During Question Time, Ali explained that the ministry is currently holding discussions with event organizers and conducting comparative analyses with the objective of establishing a legal framework. Section 15(1) of Act 723, also known as the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, grants the minister and the Ministry the power to establish mechanisms through regulations to combat these scalping activities. Scalping refers to the act of purchasing highly sought-after items such as concert tickets, shoes, or clothing at retail prices and subsequently reselling them at significantly higher prices, exploiting scarcity and demand. Although scalping has been prevalent in Malaysia for some time, the issue gained significant attention when British rock band Coldplay performed in Kuala Lumpur in 2023, as scalpers purchased tickets in large quantities and resold them at exorbitant rates. For instance, standard CAT 1 tickets originally priced at RM1,288 were later listed for up to RM43,000, igniting widespread outrage. Reports indicate that scalping in Malaysia has evolved from individuals reselling a few additional tickets to a sophisticated, technologically-driven operation impacting various sectors, with scalpers employing internet bots to make bulk purchases. These bots enable resellers to bypass virtual waiting rooms, purchasing substantial batches of tickets within seconds before human buyers even reach the payment page. Ali emphasized that the anti-scalping provisions would encompass the definition of scalping, strategies to control bulk ticket purchasing activities, and the enforcement of the use of identification or names on ticket purchases. He explained that bulk ticket purchases, whether facilitated by bots or by individuals, often lead to secondary sales or a secondary layer of sales, where the issue of scalping typically arises.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is “actively” working on a de...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Minister: Anti-scalping provisions to be added to Price Control Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/minister-anti-scalping-provisions-to-be-added-to-price-control-act",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:04:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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