The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has proposed the drafting of a new law to regulate e-commerce. This is to ensure that e-commerce is more organised and effective at the national level.
KPDN deputy minister Fuziah Salleh said that the goal of the proposed law is to ensure that the e-commerce ecosystem is “not only innovative but also safe, transparent and ethical. E-commerce is not only becoming a part of the lifestyle of Malaysians, but also serves as a major driver of the country’s digital economy”, she said.
The need for regulation comes amid growing risks of fraud and cross-border enforcement limitations. With that in mind, Fuziah cites the results of the E-Commerce Legal Review Study as showing the need for a new, comprehensive legal framework for effective governance at the national level.
These statements follow the E-Commerce Legislative Review Engagement Session organised by the KPDN. Others involved in the session include reps from digital platforms, merchant associations, and consumer protection orgs as well as legal experts and academics. Though the conclusion seems to run counter to the ministry asking BNPL service providers to self-regulate last month. Or perhaps this is the “more comprehensive law being introduced” that the deputy minister mentioned at the time.
(Source: Bernama)
