Consumer Protection Act 1999
Akta Perlindungan Pengguna 1999
Provides for the protection of consumers, the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory Council and the Tribunal for Consumer Claims.
Read the copy (English) — PDF, 137 pagesBahasa Melayu — PDF, 149 pages
Copy of the official text captured from the Laws of Malaysia portal (AGC) on 26 October 2026. Always check the official portal for the authoritative current version. Amendments made after the official “last updated” date are published separately as amending Acts (Act A…) on the portal.
| Number | Act 599 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Act |
| Applies to | Federal |
| Subject | Consumer & trade |
| Year | 1999 |
| Official “last updated” | 1 November 2021 |
| Published by | Attorney General's Chambers — Laws of Malaysia portal (lom.agc.gov.my) |
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection of consumers, the establishment of the National Consumer Advisory Council and the Tribunal for Consumer Claims, and for matters connected therewith.
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Version history
| Captured | Language | Official “last updated” | Pages | SHA-256 | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Bahasa Melayu | 1 November 2021 | 149 | b0517976de67 | PDF 1.5 MB |
| 26 October 2026 | English | 1 November 2021 | 137 | d644972b1d30 | PDF 1.3 MB |
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Official source
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