Malaysian Government to Implement Lemon Law
The government of Malaysia is set to amend the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to incorporate elements of a lemon law, as announced by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2026.
This move follows a six-month feasibility study conducted last year, which concluded that a specific legal framework is needed to address issues and limitations related to consumer protection in the automotive industry.
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) welcomes this move, but notes that a clear definition and criteria are needed for the implementation of the lemon law to effectively protect the rights of consumers in automotive purchases.
According to the announcement, the amendment aims to establish a legal framework to address consumer protection issues in the automotive industry.
No specific details on the definition and criteria of the lemon law have been released yet.
Author's summary: Malaysia to introduce lemon law.