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Malaysia plans to centralize competition powers under MyCC in upcoming law overhaul

By James Konstantin Galvez ( March 26, 2026, 08:04 GMT | Insight) -- Malaysia plans to centralize competition powers under the Malaysia Competition Commission as part of long-awaited amendments expected to be tabled in June, according to MyCC CEO Iskandar Ismail. The reforms would shift authority from sector regulators such as those in energy and telecommunications, while also introducing merger control and strengthening enforcement powers. Malaysia plans to centralize competition powers under the Malaysia Competition Commission, or MyCC, as part of long-awaited amendments to its competition law expected to be tabled in June, the country's top antitrust official said, in a move aimed at creating a stronger and more unified competition authority....

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