Foreign eCommerce platforms such as Pinduoduo have raised concerns among Malaysian traders. The products offered are typically sold significantly cheaper than local retailers, sometimes undercutting them by as much as 50%.
These platforms can ship directly from overseas, while local businesses face operating costs such as rental, storage, staffing and regulatory compliance.
During the tabling of Budget 2027, the government announced that it will review legal and enforcement measures to protect local SMEs from unfair competition and to ensure product safety for Malaysian consumers.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the eCommerce Bill will be tabled at the next parliamentary meeting to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers.
