Infographic: Competition Law on Bid Rigging in Malaysia
Bid rigging undermines the integrity of competitive tender process and often results in inflated prices and a lack of transparency. To combat this unethical behaviour, governments and regulatory bodies around the world have implemented bid rigging laws and regulations.
Bid Rigging Series: Public Procurement in Malaysia – Navigating the Crossroads of Bid Rigging and Bribery
Do you participate in government tenders? Are you aware of the laws governing public procurement in Malaysia? If you do, the discussion below will apply to you.
Beyond “One Share, One Vote”: Listing of Dual-Class Shares on Bursa Malaysia
In conjunction with the tabling of Revised Budget 2023 on 24 February 2023, the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, unveiled the government’s plan to facilitate the listing of dual-class shares on Bursa Malaysia as part of its strategic efforts to promote the listing of local high-growth technology companies on the Malaysian bourse.
Bid Rigging Series: Insights from Competition Regulators in Malaysia and Other Jurisdictions
Previously, we discussed the basics of bid rigging, including the common forms of bid rigging and the consequences it may bring about.
In this session, we dig deeper into the approach taken by the competition authority in Malaysia, as well as some other jurisdictions when it comes to bid rigging.
Malaysia Competition Law: The role of merger control regime in safeguarding consumer interests
Last 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. The acquisition includes all of Caring’s subsidiaries and associate companies, as well as its manufacturing and distribution of in-house products in Malaysia.
Malaysia Health White Paper 2023: Malaysia’s Path to Health System Reform through Public-Private Partnerships
On 15 June 2023, the Malaysia Parliament passed the Health White Paper prepared by the Ministry of Health. The Health White Paper highlights the need for reform towards a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient health system and proposes reforms covering key areas such as service delivery, promotive and preventive approaches, financing, human resources for health and system governance over a 15-year period.
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.