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MCMC poised to license e-commerce platforms after ministry guidelines set
Malaysia's communications regulator is ready to proceed with licensing e-commerce platforms once the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry establishes the necessary conditions. The move comes as authorities seek to formalize oversight of the rapidly growing online retail sector.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stands prepared to issue licenses to e-commerce platforms as soon as the relevant ministry outlines its requirements, according to a senior government official.
The Communications Ministry is coordinating with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to establish the terms and conditions that e-commerce operators must meet before receiving regulatory approval from MCMC. This collaborative approach aims to ensure that licensing requirements align across different government departments overseeing the sector.
The regulatory framework is expected to cover operational standards, consumer protection measures, and compliance obligations for online retail businesses. The licensing regime represents part of broader efforts to bring greater oversight to Malaysia's e-commerce industry, which has experienced substantial growth in recent years.
Once the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry finalizes its conditions, MCMC will have the necessary mandate to begin processing license applications from e-commerce platforms seeking to operate in Malaysia. Industry stakeholders have been closely monitoring these developments as the regulatory landscape for online commerce continues to take shape.