599 - AKTA PERLINDUNGAN PENGGUNA 1999 — Malaysia law | Esheria

599 - AKTA PERLINDUNGAN PENGGUNA 1999

This Act applies to consumer goods and services, and it bans misleading conduct, false representations, unsafe supply, and certain unfair trading practices.

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Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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advertising complaints confidential information consumer contracts consumer remedies consumer tribunal consumer warranties credit agreements inspections investigation member appointments misleading conduct offences product returns product safety receipts repairs and spare parts search and seizure service safety service standards unfair contract terms warranties

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About this statute

This Act applies to consumer goods and services, and it bans misleading conduct, false representations, unsafe supply, and certain unfair trading practices. This segment sets rules on unfair consumer contract terms and credit sale agreements, including mandatory disclosures, written-form requirements, payment duties, limits on charges, buyer return options, and bans on data sharing and repossession by the credit provider. Goods and services supplied to consumers carry implied warranties, and consumers get remedies if those warranties are breached. This provision sets rules for appointing, replacing, and removing Council and Tribunal members, gives the Tribunal powers and procedures, and creates enforcement powers and penalties for non-compliance. The provision covers seizure-related forfeiture, confidential information, offences, receipt duties, enforcement powers, composition of offences, penalties, and rule-making.