KUALA LUMPUR, 11 FEBRUARY 2026 – The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) welcomes the unanimous decision of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) dismissing all appeals brought by Leong Hup Feedmill Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Dindings Poultry Development Centre Sdn. Bhd., FFM Berhad and Gold Coin Feedmills (M) Sdn. Bhd. against MyCC’s December 2023 decision for the infringement of section 4 of the Competition Act 2010 [Act 712]. Another appellant did not proceed with the CAT appeal.
The CAT agreed with MyCC’s decision that these companies coordinated among themselves to fix the amount by which the prices of chicken feed would be increased. Chicken feed is a key input in poultry farming and any coordination on price increases can affect the cost of producing chicken and, ultimately, the prices paid by consumers.
After reviewing all documents and hearing arguments from both sides, the CAT found that MyCC’s decision was supported by strong evidence which showed coordination on price increases during three separate periods between 31 January 2020 and 30 June 2022. The CAT confirmed that MyCC had correctly applied the provisions in the Competition Act 2010 and that agreements between competitors to fix prices are automatically considered harmful to competition.
The CAT also upheld all financial penalties and directions imposed by MyCC. It found that the penalties were within the legal limit and were appropriate given the seriousness of the infringements. The CAT saw no reason to reduce the penalties and further affirmed the aggravated penalty imposed on one of the companies for disrupting the investigation process.
Importantly, the CAT rejected the companies’ arguments that MyCC had acted unfairly, without basis or in breach of due process. The CAT confirmed that MyCC had conducted its investigation within its legal powers under the Competition Act 2010 and had complied with proper procedures throughout.
“This unanimous decision is a strong affirmation of MyCC’s role in protecting healthy competition in Malaysia. Markets function best when businesses compete honestly and independently. When competitors coordinate on prices, it harms the competitive process and can negatively impact consumers and the wider economy.
MyCC will continue to monitor the conduct of the companies involved as well as other players in the market in ensuring full compliance with the Competition Act 2010. MyCC remains committed to defending its decision in this case and to taking firm action against anti-competitive conduct to protect businesses and consumers in Malaysia,” said Datuk Haji Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of MyCC.