Is Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 still in force?

Yes — Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 is currently in force.

When did Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 take effect?

Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 was first recorded in 2019.

How many sections does Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 have?

Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 contains 5 sections.

Where can I read the official version of Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019?

The official text of Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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Consumer Protection (Amendment) 2019

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Type: Amendment Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 2019
Sections: 5
Languages: MS · EN

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About this amendment act

Consumer Protection (Amendment) 2019 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1598 2019, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2019.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999. [ ] ENACTED by the Parliament of Malaysia as follows: Short title and commencement

Section 1

(2)

This Act comes into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.

Amendment of section 98

Section 2

The Consumer Protection Act 1999 [Act 599], which is referred to as the “principal Act” in this Act, is amended in subsection 98(1)

by substituting for the words “twenty-five thousand ringgit”

the words “fifty thousand ringgit”.

CONSUMER PROTECTION (AMENDMENT)

ACT 2019

Section 3

Amendment of section 100

Subsection 100(1) of the principal Act is amended by substituting for the words “twenty-five thousand ringgit” the words “fifty thousand ringgit”.

Section 4

Amendment of section 101

Subsection 101(1) of the principal Act is amended by substituting for the words “twenty-five thousand ringgit” the words “fifty thousand ringgit”.

Section 5

Amendment of section 117

(a)

in subsection (1), by substituting for the words “five thousand ringgit” the words “ten thousand ringgit”; and

(b)

in subsection (2), by substituting for the words “be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit” the words

“be liable to a fine of not less than one hundred ringgit and not exceeding five thousand ringgit”.

Common questions

What is Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019?: Consumer Protection (Amendment) 2019 is Malaysia Amendment Act, cited as Amendment Act A1598 2019, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2019.
Is Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 still in force?: Yes — Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 is currently in force.
When did Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 take effect?: Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 was first recorded in 2019.
How many sections does Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 have?: Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 contains 5 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019?: The official text of Akta Perlindungan Pengguna (Pindaan) 2019 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.