Summary
- Malaysia plans tighter oversight of e-commerce platforms following consumer complaints.
- Proposed measures could include registration requirements for online platforms.
- Electrical and electronic products must comply with Malaysian safety standards.
- Government says platforms will not be shut down, while halal claims will face closer scrutiny.
PUTRAJAYA, August 27 — Malaysia will tighten oversight of e-commerce platforms amid concerns over product safety, halal claims and foreign operators without a local presence, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Finance and Communications ministries to examine immediate regulatory measures, including possible platform registration requirements.
Fahmi said the government does not intend to shut down e-commerce platforms but wants products sold online to meet Malaysian standards.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission recorded 1,964 e-commerce-related complaints, including scams, from Jan 1, 2025 to Aug 25, 2026.
Authorities will hold consultations with e-commerce operators on the proposed framework.
