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e-commerce

E-commerce platforms to face registration rules under new regulatory measures: Fahmi

Government move aims to strengthen consumer protection and ensure online products comply with safety and halal standards

Connecting the dots of digital economic governance – Hal Lai Keong & Noor Sharoja

As e‑commerce accelerates beyond traditional rules, Malaysia must decide whether its tax framework can keep pace — or risk falling behind its own digital ambitions

Malaysia named fastest-growing digital economy in SEA, set to hit US$39bil GMV in 2025

E-commerce, online travel, and digital payments drive the nation's digital growth, with AI playing a key role in shaping the future

The digital marketplace is rigged, and consumers are losing – Ong Tze Chin

UM law lecturer calls for a rethink of consumer protection laws as digital vulnerability becomes a universal issue, with businesses exploiting consumer data and creating systemic power imbalances

Let’s discuss commonalities in drawing up consumer protection laws: S’pore official

IMDA’s Vanessa Yeo highlights importance of sociocultural context in Asean nations which should be considered in regulating e-commerce industry

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