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Examines an overview of existing guidelines on e-commerce in ASEAN and in particular the development of such guidelines in Malaysia. Mentions the meetings and working groups involved in organizing e-commerce in ASEAN, the e-ASEAN Initiative transferred from the purview of the ASEAN Economic Ministers to the ASEAN Telecommunications and IT Ministers (TELMIN), and e-ASEAN Working Group (EAWG). Identifies the aim of e-ASEAN, which is a develop a broad-based and comprehensive action plan including physical, legal, logistical, social and economic infrastructure needed to promote an ASEAN e-space, as part of an ASEAN positioning and branding strategy. Notes an e-ASEAN framework agreement, citing Article 5 on facilitation of the growth of electronic commerce and the roles of Member States shall take in order to develop e-ASEAN. Provides a brief description of the status and challenges of e-commerce protection for the consumer in Malaysia. Describes the vision of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the multimedia super corridor creation, internet and e-commerce in Malaysia. Explains the regulatory framework for e-Commerce in Malaysia, including several cyberlaws, intellectual property laws, and other security, legislation and regulation.