Malaysia Proposes Licensing Regime For E-Commerce Platforms Under New Bill

Malaysia's government is proposing a licensing regime for local and overseas e-commerce platforms under an upcoming E-Commerce Bill. The legislation will cover consumer protection, operator and seller responsibilities, dispute resolution and alignment with international model laws; specific requirements and timelines have not been announced.

• Licences may be required for overseas platforms serving Malaysian consumers
• The bill covers consumer protection, responsibilities, dispute resolution and model laws
• The move follows MSME complaints about unfair competition and sales of prohibited goods
• Specific licensing requirements and effective dates have yet to be announced