Malaysia: Malaysia Competition Commission closes second consultation on draft final report on Digital Economy Ecosystem Market Review

On 19 August 2025, the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) closes the consultation on the draft final report of the Digital Economy Ecosystem Market Review under section 11 of the Competition Act (Act 712). The review examines five strategic sectors, namely mobile operating and payment systems, e-commerce (retail marketplace), digital advertising services, online travel agencies (OTAs), and data privacy and protection as a cross-cutting theme. The consultation is informed by stakeholder engagement, including focus groups, interviews with government agencies, industry players and associations, as well as written submissions received during the earlier consultation on the Interim Report. Based on these findings, MyCC will identify barriers relating to market structure, competition and regulation, and formulate recommendations for relevant regulatory bodies.