{
  "id": 208556,
  "title": "Imported goods sold online part of Cabinet committee’s focus, says Armizan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/imported-goods-sold-online-part-of-cabinet-committees-focus-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T06:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/06/imported-goods-sold-online-part-of-cabinet-committee-s-focus-says-armizan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Domestic trade and cost of living minister Armizan Mohd Ali has revealed that the influx of foreign goods, including those available through online platforms, is a key concern for a newly formed Cabinet committee. Speaking at the Fashion Forward Batik Malaysia showcase during Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week, Ali stated that this issue has been raised by local businesses and will be considered by the committee as it aims to support domestic industries. \"One of the issues raised by local entrepreneurs is the influx of foreign products, including those sold through online platforms,\" Ali told reporters. He emphasized that the committee's terms of reference include this concern, and they will explore all aspects to address the challenges facing domestic industries. Minister Ali explained that various ministries and agencies will collect feedback from stakeholders before developing strategies under the committee. The relevant departments will compile proposals and feedback from their respective sectors, which will then be presented to the committee to ensure the policies reflect stakeholders' needs. The special Cabinet committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, was established on July 15 to coordinate efforts across various ministries and agencies. The primary goals of the committee include strengthening the use and purchase of local products, reducing dependence on imports, and supporting local entrepreneurs.",
  "summary": "Domestic trade and cost of living minister says the issue was raised by local businesses and will be among the matters considered as the committee seeks to address challenges facing domestic industries.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}