Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Melvin Yong on faster enforcement against unfair business practices
Singapore’s consumer protection regime must move faster against errant businesses, said MP Melvin Yong in parliament on Monday (Mar 2). The president of consumer watchdog CASE noted that when a business is referred to the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) for breaching the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA), it can take “well over two years” for an injunction to be granted by the Courts. Mr Yong called for CCS to be given administrative enforcement powers for breaches of the CPFTA as unfair practices evolve. He also raised particular concern about a sharp rise in prepayment losses in 2025.
Singapore’s consumer protection regime must move faster against errant businesses, said MP Melvin Yong in parliament on Monday (Mar 2). The president of consumer watchdog CASE noted that when a business is referred to the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) for breaching the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (CPFTA), it can take “well over two years” for an injunction to be granted by the Courts. Mr Yong called for CCS to be given administrative enforcement powers for breaches of the CPFTA as unfair practices evolve. He also raised particular concern about a sharp rise in prepayment losses in 2025.
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