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Malaysia: Proposed Amendments to Competition Act 2010 – Introduction of Merger Control Regime

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On 25 April 2022, the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC“) launched an online public consultation on proposed amendments to the Malaysian Competition Act 2010 (“the Act“). Key amendments include (i) introduction of a merger control regime; and (ii) amendments to increase MyCC’s investigation and enforcement powers and enhance its procedures. This is the first part of a two-part client alert on proposed amendments to the Act, and answers the most frequently asked questions about the merger control regime which is being proposed by MyCC (“Proposed Regime“).

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Andre heads the Corporate, Commercial & Securities and Competition Practice Group of Wong & Partners, and the regional mergers & acquisitions (M&A) practice of Baker McKenzie's Asian offices. His practice covers mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities, venture capital and private equity, and competition.
Andre is recognised in the leading legal directories including Chambers and Legal 500, and has published numerous articles in leading business publications in relation to corporate and competition law. He has also worked in the Singapore and London offices of Baker & McKenzie International.

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Lydia Kong is a Partner in Wong & Partners, Kuala Lumpur office.

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