KUALA LUMPUR, 20 OCTOBER 2026 – The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) organised the MyCC Law Amendment Forum with the theme “The New Rules of Play in Competition Law” in Kuala Lumpur today. The forum was attended by more than 200 participants comprising of government officers, legal practitioners, economists, members of professional bodies, members of industries, academicians and students.
The forum was split into two (2) sessions. The first session was conducted by MyCC’s senior officers and focused on the key amendments to the Competition Act 2010 and the Competition Commission Act 2010.
The second session was a panel discussion examining the practical implications of the amended competition laws on business, industry players and other relevant stakeholders. This was essential, as it emphasised how the amendments may affect business conduct, decision-making, critical regulatory priorities, and how businesses should adapt to the new regulatory landscape. This session featured speakers with different expertise namely Mr. Ruben Maximiano, Senior Competition Expert, OECD, Datuk William Ng, President of the Small and Medium Enterprise Association (SAMENTA), Mr. Anand Raj, President of the Malaysia Bar, and Dr. Derek Ritzmann, Economic Expert at Economics Partners and Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong. This panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Jason Teoh Choon Hui, a lawyer who is a partner at Jason Teoh & Partners.
“These amendments represent a significant evolution in Malaysia’s competition law framework. Through this forum, we want businesses to understand not only what is changing, but more importantly, why these changes matter. Staying informed and prepared is essential as the business environment becomes increasingly dynamic and interconnected. Ultimately, a stronger competition framework is about creating markets where businesses can compete fairly, innovation can thrive and consumers can benefit”, said Datuk Haji Iskandar Ismail, the Chief Executive Officer of MyCC.