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Consumer-protection laws being reviewed

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Lee U-Wen

Lee U-Wen

Published Mon, Jan 19, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    lTHE government is reviewing Singapore's consumer protection laws so that faster and more effective action can be taken against unfair trading practices and errant retailers.

    Under consideration is whether an agency - either an existing one or one set up afresh - is needed to carry out investigations and enforce the rules, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Teo Ser Luck told Parliament on Monday.

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