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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to expand digital safety campaigns and e-commerce training to rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing such initiatives should not be limited to urban centres.
Malaysia's government is launching a coordinated crackdown on unsafe electrical products sold both online and in physical stores, with seven agencies working together to enforce safety standards and protect consumers from fire and electrical hazards.
South Korea's Seoul High Court has suspended a Fair Trade Commission decision designating Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce firm's controlling entity, citing risk of irreparable harm pending legal resolution.
J&T Global Express surpassed 100 million daily parcels in Q2, with Southeast Asian operations growing 63% annually. The Hong Kong-listed logistics firm is diversifying beyond China as international markets now represent a third of global volumes.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade has partnered with TikTok Shop to bring its RAHMAH Sales affordability programme online, allowing consumers to purchase 75 essential items at discounted prices through participating retailers.
Amazon has committed to taking action against M&M Logistics Solutions, its delivery partner in India, once authorities conclude their investigation into a fatal warehouse fire that claimed two lives in Uttarakhand in June.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has seized 6,916 units of uncertified communication equipment worth RM2.06 million in a coordinated enforcement operation targeting illegal sales through online marketplaces.
Malaysia's government is developing a new legal framework targeting e-commerce platforms to enhance accountability and safeguard local businesses. The Cabinet memorandum is expected in July, addressing regulatory gaps between domestic and foreign sellers.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development has unveiled the MSME Strategic Plan 2030, designed to help local digital entrepreneurs compete with foreign traders. The initiative includes cost-free e-commerce platforms and livestream facilities.