New e-commerce laws in the works


Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali speaks during a press conference in conjunction with the engagement session on the review of e-commerce legislation, held in Putrajaya. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Updated legislations aimed at better protecting consumers and strengthening oversight of e-commerce platforms are expected to be brought to Parliament next year, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic).

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said a study into existing legislation is underway and should be completed by next month.

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