KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 -- A new regulation requiring Malay-language listings on major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop has been temporarily postponed following a wave of public backlash.

The ruling, which was set to be enforced on June 24 under the Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2024 (CPETTR 2024), had sparked concern among online sellers when it was first reported by Nanyang Siang Pau on June 20.

In response to the uproar, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living issued a statement confirming that it would meet with major platform operators to discuss the issue and gather feedback.

Acknowledging the strong public reaction, the Ministry clarified that enforcement of t...