Advertising Regulations Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Advertising Standards Authority, Malaysia (ASA)?

• To ban all forms of advertising

• To regulate social media influencers

• To promote international advertising standards

• To ensure adherence to the Malaysian Code of Advertising Practice

Which legislation deals specifically with false or misleading statements in the supply of goods and services?

• Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998

• Trade Description Act 1972

• Consumer Protection Act 1999

• Medicines (Advertisement and Sale) Act 1956

What is the role of the Committee on Advertisement under the Consumer Protection Act 1999?

• To approve all advertisements

• To monitor TV commercials

• To advise the Minister on advertisement aspects

• To regulate online advertising

What does the Content Code by CMCF aim to identify?

• Political advertisements

• Offensive and objectionable content

• Entertainment content

• Educational content

Which act governs the advertising and promotion of medical products in Malaysia?

• Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998

• Trade Description Act 1972

• Medical Device Act 2012

• Food Act 1983

What is the purpose of the Trade Description Act 1972?

• To provide guidelines for advertising

• To deal with false or misleading statements in goods and services

• To limit the information provided in advertisements

• To regulate the sale of medical devices

What is the main focus of the Medicines (Advertisement and Sale) Act 1956?

• Approving cosmetic advertisements

• Regulating the advertising of medical products

• Setting standards for outdoor advertising

• Regulating food advertisements

What is the purpose of the Industry codes issued by the Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia (PhAMA)?

• To promote international advertising standards

• To regulate online advertising

• To ban all forms of advertising

• To set standards for advertising medical products

What does the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 regulate?

• Anything electronic

• Print media advertising

• Outdoor advertising

• Radio advertising

What is the purpose of the Content Code by CMCF?

• To regulate TV commercials

• To identify offensive and objectionable content

• To promote international advertising standards

• To ban all forms of advertising