Malaysia's beauty industry just got a major makeover from government officials. Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh announced that her department finished updating rules for beauty businesses across the country. The new guidelines will head to Cabinet for approval after years of planning and input from industry experts. These updated rules replace older ones from 2013 that needed a fresh look. The beauty sector pumped a massive 13.5 billion ringgit into the country's economy last year.
The biggest changes focus on who can operate certain machines at beauty centers. Laser devices and high-intensity focused ultrasound equipment will have stricter rules about operator qualifications. Some machines might require medical professionals to run them instead of regular beauty technicians. Officials worked with the Health Ministry to make sure these rules protect customers from harm. The goal is helping beauty businesses grow safely and professionally.
Customer complaints have stayed surprisingly low despite the industry's rapid growth. Only three people reported skin damage from beauty treatments since 2023 started. Most other complaints dealt with treatment packages and pricing issues rather than serious injuries. The ministry has registered over 28,000 beauty companies operating nationwide. Officials plan to keep watching this unregulated sector closely to prevent problems before they start.
The updated guidelines aim to balance customer safety with business growth opportunities. Beauty entrepreneurs will have clearer rules to follow when expanding their services. The ministry believes these changes will help the industry become more organized and competitive on a global scale.
The biggest changes focus on who can operate certain machines at beauty centers. Laser devices and high-intensity focused ultrasound equipment will have stricter rules about operator qualifications. Some machines might require medical professionals to run them instead of regular beauty technicians. Officials worked with the Health Ministry to make sure these rules protect customers from harm. The goal is helping beauty businesses grow safely and professionally.
Customer complaints have stayed surprisingly low despite the industry's rapid growth. Only three people reported skin damage from beauty treatments since 2023 started. Most other complaints dealt with treatment packages and pricing issues rather than serious injuries. The ministry has registered over 28,000 beauty companies operating nationwide. Officials plan to keep watching this unregulated sector closely to prevent problems before they start.
The updated guidelines aim to balance customer safety with business growth opportunities. Beauty entrepreneurs will have clearer rules to follow when expanding their services. The ministry believes these changes will help the industry become more organized and competitive on a global scale.
