{
  "id": 15377628,
  "title": "E-commerce Bill to be tabled in March",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/e-commerce-bill-to-be-tabled-in-march",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T08:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558275/e-commerce-bill-be-tabled-march"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The E-Commerce Bill, intended to enhance accountability among online platforms and vendors, is scheduled to be presented at the inaugural parliamentary session next year, announced Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh. The draft for the legislation is currently under revision. Presently, the absence of specific regulations governing e-commerce is evident, with the Domestic Trade Ministry facilitating negotiations as intermediaries between online entrepreneurs and marketplaces. Speaking at the conclusion of the retail access programme, Fuziah disclosed that 1,862 entrepreneurs received support from 2023 to October under the programme, which aids micro-entrepreneurs in showcasing their products, grasping supermarket requisites, and recognizing opportunities to enter the retail sector. Parliament will convene for its opening session in March next year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, during the unveiling of the 2027 Budget, revealed the government's plan to introduce the E-Commerce Bill to regulate online platforms operating within the country.",
  "summary": "KUANTAN: The E-Commerce Bill, aimed at strengthening accountability among online platforms and sellers, will be tabled at the first parliamentary sitting next year.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : E-commerce Bill To Be Tabled In First Parliament Meeting Next Year - Fuziah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/general-e-commerce-bill-to-be-tabled-in-first-parliament-meeting-next",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "E-Commerce Bill to be tabled next year to regulate online transactions, says deputy minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/e-commerce-bill-to-be-tabled-next-year-to-regulate-online",
        "published": "2026-10-18T07:04:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}