ArticleMYCC Discovers Truck Owners' CartelThe Pan-Malaysia Truck Owners Association had decided that its members would increase their transportation charges by 15%.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawJones Day
ArticleInfographic: Competition Law On Bid Rigging In MalaysiaBid rigging undermines the integrity of competitive tender process and often results in inflated prices and a lack of transparency. To combat this unethical behaviour...MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawWen & Co
ArticleMalaysia's First Decision On Abuse Of Dominance UpheldThe Malaysian Competition Appeal Tribunal has upheld the first (and so far only) abuse of dominance decision by the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) since the competition law came into effect in 2012.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawBaker McKenzie
ArticleMyCC's Public Consultation — Proposed Renewal Of Block Exemption For Vessel Sharing Agreement ("VSA") In Respect Of Liner Shipping ServicesOn 23 August 2022, the Malaysia Competition Commission ("MyCC") launched a public consultation on the proposed renewal of a Block Exemption Order ("BEO")...MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawShearn Delamore & Co.
ArticleWide Order Of Injunction Sought Against Online Marketplace Operator Refused In The High Court: A & M Beauty Wellness v ShopeeE-commerce has become an indispensable part of the country's economy particularly with the Covid-19 pandemic. With its growing demand come legal challenges which are novel to Malaysia.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawShearn Delamore & Co.
ArticleCourt Of Appeal Sets Aside Financial Penalties Imposed By MyCC On MAS And AirAsiaThe Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT") is an appellate authority and MyCC must abide by its decision.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawSKRINE
ArticleSelected Transportation Sectors Under Market Review Of The Malaysia Competition CommissionThe MyCC invites the public, including relevant stakeholders, to take part in the Market Review by contributing opinions, inputs, and feedback from 18 June 2021 until 2 July 2021.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawSKRINE
ArticlePharmaceutical Sector In Malaysia Under Market Review Of The Malaysian Competition CommissionThe Malaysian Competition Commission has commissioned an independent non-profit international research and advocacy organisation, to conduct a market review on the pharmaceutical sector in Malaysia.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawBaker McKenzie
ArticleCompetition LawOn 22 December 2023, the Malaysian Competition Commission (<strong>"MyCC"</strong>) issued a hefty fine totalling RM415 million, against 5 companies for violating Section 4 of the Competition Act 2010. This is the largest amount of financial penalty that the MyCC has imposed in the 12 years since its inception.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawHsian & Co.
ArticleNavigating Competition Law In Pursuit Of Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental sustainability and climate change have become increasingly important agendas for businesses and governments locally and globally. MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawWen & Co
ArticleMyCC Issues Another Proposed Decision For Bid Rigging Against Seven EnterprisesPreviously, we have highlighted the Malaysia Competition Commission ("MyCC")'s intense efforts in investigating suspected bid rigging activities in Malaysia following its revelation...MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial LawWen & Co
ArticleMerger Control Within The Malaysian Aviation IndustryThe Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on the global aviation industry, with airline operators in particular being severely impacted.MalaysiaTransportSKRINE
ArticleMalaysia Competition Law: The Role Of Merger Control Regime In Safeguarding Consumer InterestsLast month, 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd announced that it has agreed to dispose of its entire 75% stake in Caring Pharmacy Group Bhd to BIG Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd for RM637.5 million.MalaysiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesWen & Co
ArticleCross-sector Merger Control In Malaysia: Getting CloserLike most competition law regimes around the world, Malaysia's Competition Act 2010 contains provisions prohibiting anti-competitive practices and abuses of dominance. MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawHerbert Smith Freehills
ArticleMalaysia Enacts First Comprehensive Competition LawOn April 21, 2010, the Parliament of Malaysia approved two bills, the Competition Commission Bill 2010 and the Competition Bill 2010 (the Bills). MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawJones Day
ArticleMandatory Merger Notification On The CardsMerger notifications in Malaysia are still nascent and limited to the aviation services sector regulated by MAVCOM and communications and multimedia sector regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.MalaysiaCorporate/Commercial LawAzmi & Associates
ArticleMyEG's Penalty For Abuse Of Dominance StandsThe Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld the Malaysian Competition Commission's decision that My E.G. Services Berhad have abused their dominant position in the provision and management of online Foreign Workers Permit renewalsMalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawBaker McKenzie
ArticleThe Dawn Of Merger Control In Malaysia (MyCC's Proposals To Amend The Competition Act 2010)As indicated in numerous press statements1 issued by the Malaysia Competition Commission ("MyCC") in recent years, MyCC is undertaking an exercise to amend the Competition Act 2010 ("CA 2010")...MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawShearn Delamore & Co.
ArticleThe Introduction Of Merger Control Regime And The Impact On BusinessesRecently, the Malaysia Competition Commission released a Consultation Paper on the Proposed Amendments to the Competition Act 2010 inviting the public to share their feedbacks by 27 May 2022.MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawAzmi & Associates
ArticleMonopolistic Practices Of Touch ‘n Go: Consumer Or Competition Issue?The complaint from the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association ("FOMCA") on Touch 'n Go's ("TnG") monopolistic abuses on consumers and the response from Malaysia Competition Commission ("MyCC") reveal confusion among consumers about the jurisdiction over consumer protection issues in Malaysia. MalaysiaAntitrust/Competition LawWen & Co