KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2025 – The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) today announced the launch of its public consultation for the draft final report on the Digital Economy Ecosystem Market Review. This strategic initiative, conducted under section 11 of the Competition Act 2010 [Act 712], marks a pivotal development in MyCC's ongoing efforts to enhance competitive practices within Malaysia's dynamic digital ecosystem. The comprehensive market review evaluates potential barriers to effective competition across five (5) key strategic sectors:
(i) Mobile Operating and Payment Systems;
(ii) E-commerce (Retail Marketplace);
(iii) Digital Advertising Services;
(iv) Online Travel Agencies (OTAs); and
(v) Data Privacy & Protection (Cross-cutting theme).
Following an extensive stakeholder engagement process including focus groups, interviews with government agencies, industry players and associations, as well as written submissions received during the public consultation on the Interim Report, MyCC has identified critical issues across market structure, competition and regulation. These insights have shaped a comprehensive set of proposed recommendations that will be shared with relevant regulatory bodies for their consideration.
MyCC's objective is clear. It aims to enhance Malaysia's digital market ecosystem in meaningful ways that deliver both immediate and long-term benefits. MyCC specifically highlights the challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, and advocates for concrete, actionable measures to address these obstacles to ensure a level playing field for all market participants. All relevant industry players including businesses and associations are therefore urged to attend and contribute at the public consultation session. The details of the session are as follows:
Date: 19 August 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 8.30 AM – 2.00 PM
Venue: AICB Centre of Excellence, Kuala Lumpur Registration Link: https://forms.gle/JdHEwQ9VxXD1Sdwh8
Participation is free of charge and interested parties are strongly encouraged to register by 18 August 2025 to secure their seats. For more information, visit www.mycc.gov.my or contact the secretariat; Competition Economics Division (CED) at ced- [email protected] or call +603-3009 3009.