Bid Rigging Series: The ABCs of Bid Rigging in Malaysia
In recent years, the Malaysian government and the Malaysian Competition Commission (“MyCC”) have been amping up their efforts to address and combat bid rigging,[1] a problem perceived as rampant in government procurement exercises.
In fact, the crack of MyCC’s whip is sounding louder than ever.
Malaysia Competition Law: Enterprise Entrusted with the Operation of Services of General Economic Interest or Revenue-Producing Monopoly
Of late, the war cry against monopolies in Malaysia, led by the newly minted Pakatan Harapan administration in line with their election manifesto, has been resounding. On 24 March 2023, Malaysia’s new Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, announced that the government is reviewing all existing monopolies to ensure that the public enjoy fair and better service.
Malaysia Competition Law Case Update: No Safe Harbour for Port Klang Warehouse Operators
The recent decision of the Tribunal is an interesting development to Malaysian competition law as it attempts to reconcile a safe harbour agreement deemed not significant by the MyCC in its own Guideline on Chapter 1 Prohibition (“Guideline”), with an agreement where its impact is deemed significant under Section 4(2) of the CA.
Monopolistic 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. Although competition policy and consumer policy have different approaches to the market, they share a common goal of enhancing consumer welfare.
Navigating Competition Law in Pursuit of Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability and climate change have become increasingly important agendas for businesses and governments locally and globally.