Malaysia’s new electronic commerce law to be tabled in Parliament in early 2026 – Update No. 3
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, disclosed during a stakeholder engagement session held on 17 July 2025, that the Bill to strengthen Malaysia’s legal framework for electronic commerce is expected to be tabled in the Malaysian Parliament during its first session in 2026.
The Minister shared that a comprehensive and fair framework accepted by all stakeholders to support ecommerce growth is required as the current enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and related regulations were meant to be a temporary measure.
