# E-Commerce Bill Protects Small Traders

> Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's new E-Commerce Bill will protect small businesses from foreign online platforms.
- Title: E-Commerce Bill Protects Small Traders · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's new E-Commerce Bill will protect small businesses from foreign online platforms. Malaysia's government will…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/09/e-commerce-bill-to-protect-small-traders-says-anwar/238494
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:47:53+00:00
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- Topics: malaysia, anwar ibrahim, e-commerce bill, small traders, online platforms, budget 2027, news, world
## E-Commerce Bill to protect small traders
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will table an E-Commerce Bill at next parliamentary sitting to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers.

> The government takes seriously the concerns of small traders over the presence of foreign e-commerce companies entering the domestic market without adequate oversight and enforcement
## Protect micro, small and medium enterprises
Government will review legislative and enforcement measures to protect micro, small and medium enterprises from unfair competition and ensure consumer safety.
## Foreign e-commerce companies without oversight
There are serious concerns about foreign e-commerce companies entering the domestic market without adequate oversight and enforcement.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's government will introduce an E-Commerce Bill to strengthen accountability among online sellers and protect small businesses from unfair competition.