{
  "id": 3459263,
  "title": "Govt explores regulatory framework for e-commerce platforms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/govt-explores-regulatory-framework-for-e-commerce-platforms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:27:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1519120/govt-explores-regulatory-framework-e-commerce-platforms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA: The Communications and Finance Ministries are currently examining a regulatory framework for e-commerce platforms, in response to public concerns over safety standards and halal compliance of online items, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil disclosed. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed this initiative during a Cabinet meeting today, aiming to safeguard consumers from misleading or inferior products. Reports suggested several unregulated e-commerce platforms, raising doubts about the quality of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as the halal status of goods sold on these platforms. Consequently, the Prime Minister tasked the two ministries to expedite the creation of regulatory procedures, including mandatory registration for e-commerce platforms, during a press briefing today.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry and the Finance Ministry are exploring a regulatory framework for e-commerce platforms following public complaints over the safety standards and halal compliance of items sold online, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Govt to review registration, regulatory process for e-commerce platforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/govt-to-review-registration-regulatory-process-for-e-commerce",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}