Administrative Procedures

Malaysia

Since Malaysia does not have a specific Act on Competition, we therefore have no administrative authority which solely determines appropriate business ethics and trade practices. However we currently have about 30 laws which regulate certain activities of enterprises and which protects consumer interests. Under these laws a consumer or trader may seek redress through the appropriate Ministry, public agency or via the Civil Courts. These laws include the Companies Act 1965, the Control of Supplies Act 1961, the Trade Descriptions Act 1972, the Food Act 1983, the Hire Purchase Act 1967, the Weights and measures Act 1972, the Direct Sales Act 1993, etc. The Consumer Protection Bill is also due to be tabled in Parliament very soon.

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