PUTRAJAYA (Jan 21): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will draft and amend several key laws this year to bolster consumer protection, said minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said this includes drafting provisions for a Lemon Law under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to establish procedures and dispute-resolution mechanisms for compensation claims involving new vehicle purchases. Armizan said the ministry will also draft or amend e-commerce laws to address rising consumer complaints and support a more sustainable and conducive e-commerce ecosystem. Additionally, amendments to the Competition Act 2010 and the Competition Commission Act 2010 will empower the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to better regulate and address cartels and monopolies in the market. In the meantime, Armizan said KPDN’s focus this year is also to implement action plans that deliver direct benefits to the public.

Source: The Edge Markets January 21, 2026 08:32 UTC