{
  "id": 14466052,
  "title": "MP proposes extending ‘lemon law’ to used cars, electrical appliances",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mp-proposes-extending-lemon-law-to-used-cars-electrical-appliances",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/14/mp-proposes-extending-lemon-law-to-used-cars-electrical-appliances"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MP Jeli Zahari Kechik has proposed extending the \"lemon law\" to include used cars and electrical appliances. This proposed legislation aims to grant consumers the right to seek repairs, replacements, or refunds if products they purchase experience recurring defects. The law would act differently from traditional warranties, providing protection even when the warranty period has expired. Kechik emphasized that this measure would hold manufacturers and sellers accountable, ensuring that they meet promised standards.\n\nBy implementing this law, the government would bolster consumer confidence and compel manufacturers to enhance quality control. Kechik argued that such a law would be a significant step towards safeguarding consumer rights and upholding justice. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously indicated that a lemon law would be incorporated into the existing Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599).",
  "summary": "Zahari Kechik says amendments to the Consumer Protection Act 1999 will allow consumers to seek compensation for repeatedly faulty products.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "PN MP wants ‘lemon law’ expanded to cover used cars, electrical goods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pn-mp-wants-lemon-law-expanded-to-cover-used-cars-electrical-goods",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:57:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "MP proposes extending ‘lemon law’ to used cars, electrical appliances",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/mp-proposes-extending-lemon-law-to-used-cars-electrical-appliances-14470620",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:37:00.000Z"
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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."
}