Registered consumer association · PPM-012-01-25112014

Consumer protection · Education · Advocacy

Protecting consumer rights across borders

The Worldwide Consumers’ Association is a registered consumer body based in Malaysia. We help people resolve complaints, teach the public their rights, and work with more than 100 partner organisations to make markets safer and fairer.

Complaints are free and reviewed within 2 business days.

Affiliations

  • UNUnited Nations
  • CIConsumers International
  • WHOWorld Health Organization
  • APECAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
  • WTOWorld Trade Organization
  • ACCPASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection

About WCA

A consumer association built on partnership

WCA was founded in 2014 to raise awareness of consumer rights and help people protect themselves in a fast-changing marketplace. From our head office in Johor Bahru, we work with national councils, foundations and consumer bodies abroad so that problems which cross borders can be handled across borders.

“To create an international fair-trade environment, protect consumer rights and unite worldwide consumers.”Our mission
Our mission, history and governance
2014
Year founded and registered in Malaysia
100+
Partner consumer organisations worldwide
8
Award and certification programmes
3
Member foundations in Malaysia

How we help

Support for everyone in the marketplace

For consumers

Get help with a consumer problem

Faulty product, misleading contract or an online scam? We review complaints free of charge, explain your options and, where needed, take the matter further.

For businesses

Earn recognition customers trust

Together with MTPN, we run award and certification programmes for businesses, brands and professionals who meet clear standards of quality and service.

For organisations & government

Work with us on safer markets

We partner with consumer bodies, foundations and agencies on public education, product testing, policy input and cross-border action against fraud.

Need help with a consumer problem?

Tell us what happened. Our team will review your case and advise you on the next steps, at no cost.