E-commerce must give sellers sufficient notice before hiking fees, says Syed Saddiq

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E-commerce must give sellers sufficient notice before hiking fees, says Syed Saddiq

Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq has stated that e-commerce platforms must provide sellers with sufficient notice before increasing fees. This announcement aims to protect the interests of sellers on these platforms. The statement was made to ensure fairness and transparency in the e-commerce sector.

This development is significant for social commerce as it highlights the importance of maintaining a fair and transparent relationship between e-commerce platforms and their sellers. The move could impact the way platforms operate and may lead to increased trust among sellers, ultimately benefiting the social commerce ecosystem as a whole.

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