<ul><li>The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in Malaysia has drafted a paper proposing amendments to the Consumer Protection Act 1999 to include provisions for a lemon law.</li><li>This proposed lemon law is aimed at enhancing consumer rights in automotive purchases and is undergoing feedback and approval processes at the cabinet level.</li><li>The need for a lemon law in Malaysia was identified following a six-month legal study, with plans to integrate these principles through amendments to the existing Consumer Protection Act.</li><li>If implemented, the Malaysian lemon law would provide remedies for defects in vehicles under warranty, potentially offering refunds or replacements to buyers of irreparable vehicles, aligning with practices in countries like the US, Australia, Canada, Singapore, and the Philippines.</li></ul>

Lemon law in Malaysia – KPDN drafts paper proposing provisions for this in Consumer Protection Act 1999

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