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E-commerce platforms to face registration rules under new regulatory measures: Fahmi

Government move aims to strengthen consumer protection and ensure online products comply with safety and halal standards

Injunctions crucial to halt online scam advertising – Ong Tze Chin

Amid rising financial losses from fraudulent ads, an expert calls for public law injunctions to act faster than platform safety plans under the Online Safety Act 2025

MCMC unveils strengthened standards for prepaid SIM registration

The newly released Public Inquiry Report outlines key measures, including biometric verification and MyDigital ID integration, to curb fraud and improve security in Malaysia's prepaid services

The digital marketplace is rigged, and consumers are losing – Ong Tze Chin

UM law lecturer calls for a rethink of consumer protection laws as digital vulnerability becomes a universal issue, with businesses exploiting consumer data and creating systemic power imbalances

Pastry company faces 14 charges over fake halal logo in ham sandwich controversy

Director and company accused of deceiving consumers at Universiti Malaya

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders