Malaysia: Cartels, Monopolies

Previously, we have highlighted the Malaysia Competition Commission ("MyCC")'s intense efforts in investigating suspected bid rigging activities in Malaysia following its revelation...

Previously, we discussed the basics of bid rigging, including the common forms of bid rigging and the consequences it may bring about.

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.