Consumer Protection Act 1999

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addresses false advertising
gptkbp:aims_to promote fair trading
gptkbp:allows consumers to file complaints
gptkbp:amended_by Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2010
Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act 2019
gptkbp:applies_to goods and services
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Department_of_Consumer_Affairs
gptkbp:defines unfair practices
gptkbp:effective_date 1 January 2000
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:encourages ethical business practices
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Ministry_of_Domestic_Trade_and_Consumer_Affairs
gptkbp:established Consumer Tribunal
gptkbp:facilitates dispute resolution
gptkbp:governed_by consumer rights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Consumer Protection Act 1999
gptkbp:includes provisions for refunds
provisions for product safety
gptkbp:is_cited_in legal cases regarding consumer rights
gptkbp:is_criticized_for business associations
lack of enforcement
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic literature
parliamentary sessions
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by consumer surveys
government audits
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:municipality
gptkbp:is_influenced_by international consumer protection standards
gptkbp:is_informed_by consumer feedback
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:is_part_of Malaysian legal framework
consumer law in Malaysia
gptkbp:is_promoted_by public awareness campaigns
consumer rights activists
gptkbp:is_protected_by vulnerable consumers
gptkbp:is_referenced_in policy discussions
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Consumer_Protection_Act_1987
Trade Descriptions Act 2011
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by legal scholars
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by non-governmental organizations
consumer organizations
gptkbp:mandates warranty for goods
gptkbp:penalty_shootout violations of consumer rights
gptkbp:promotes consumer education
gptkbp:provides class action lawsuits
protection against unfair trade practices
gptkbp:requires disclosure of information by sellers
gptkbp:supports consumer advocacy groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Competition_Act_2010
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6