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Malaysia's government will conduct a detailed assessment of anti-competitive practices on e-commerce platforms, with a new e-Commerce Act in development to balance consumer benefits against threats to local businesses.
Malaysia's government has announced a coordinated enforcement operation to eliminate non-certified electrical products from the market. Seven agencies will target unsafe imports, online sellers, and retailers violating safety standards.
The European Commission has imposed a record €550 million fine on AliExpress for failing to adequately tackle illegal and counterfeit products on its platform, marking the third enforcement action under the EU's Digital Services Act.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has temporarily suspended a Fair Trade Commission ruling that would have designated Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce firm's controlling entity, pending a full court decision on the matter's legality.
J&T Global Express Ltd achieved a historic milestone in the second quarter, surpassing 100 million parcels daily for the first time. The Hong Kong-listed logistics provider handled 9.18 billion parcels from April to June, with Southeast Asian operations driving exceptional growth.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has launched 'Jom Beli Selamat!' campaign with e-commerce platform Shopee and the Royal Malaysian Police to combat a sharp surge in online fraud, which has cost citizens over RM4.54 billion since 2024.
Malaysia is developing new e-commerce legislation to address regulatory gaps, protect local MSMEs, and strengthen accountability of foreign sellers and platforms operating in the country.