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31 childcare providers in Malaysia face penalties over alleged price-fixing cartel

( December 30, 2025, 06:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia’s competition regulator has issued a proposed decision alleging that 31 childcare-service enterprises in Kelantan took part in a price-fixing cartel, potentially exposing them to financial penalties. The Malaysia Competition Commission said its investigation found the enterprises agreed on floor prices for childcare services at an association meeting in September 2023 and later announced the decision publicly to take effect from 2024. The findings are provisional, with the enterprises given 30 days to make written representations before the commission reaches a final decision. Statement follows. ...

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