Overview

Malaysia’s competition regime is primarily regulatory in nature, governed by two principal statutes: the Competition Act 2010 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Our team advises on structuring commercial arrangements, such as joint ventures and collaboration agreements, in compliance with antitrust rules, and regularly assists clients in navigating issues related to pricing strategies, non-pricing conduct, and potential abuse of a dominant position. In transactional matters, we conduct targeted competition due diligence, assess the enforceability of contractual provisions, and identify potential antitrust risks. We also help clients develop and implement robust compliance frameworks, tailored to both local and global regulatory expectations. 

In regulated industries, we advise on economic regulation matters, including tariff structures, access obligations, and sector-specific competition rules. Our work also extends to merger analysis, issues involving public procurement and state aid, and responding to market studies or investigations initiated by regulators. We represent clients in competition-related litigation and administrative proceedings, including cartel investigations and market abuse cases. Additionally, we assist in preparing regulatory submissions, responding to consultation papers and engaging with authorities on matters such as proposed guideline revisions, licensing conditions, and policy changes.