#373 What’s Up? Competition Enforcement Updates From Malaysia and Hong Kong

What is happening in competition enforcement in Malaysia and Hong Kong? Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC), joins Anora Wang to discuss MYCC’s actions against bid-rigging, ongoing market reviews of the digital economy, and Malaysia’s broader plan to consolidate competition oversight over regulated sectors like energy, with phase one targeted for completion in 2026. Next, Teenie Yu, Of Counsel at the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC), speaks with Anora on the HKCC’s landmark case against a bid-rigging syndicate in the building maintenance sector, HKCC’s ongoing effort before the Court of Appeal over the applicable standard of proof in competition proceedings, and the agency’s creative advocacy campaign regarding information exchange. Listen to this episode to learn about enforcement developments in two of Asia’s fastest developing competition jurisdictions and what practitioners should be watching in 2026.

Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC)

Teenie Yu, Of Counsel, Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC)

Hosted by:

Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter