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Google confronts a mounting legal storm as European rivals launch damages claims worth billions following the company's first Digital Markets Act fine. The landmark €1 billion penalty has emboldened smaller competitors to pursue years of alleged anti-competitive conduct.
Malaysia's government has tabled two competition-related amendment bills aimed at strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's investigative and enforcement capabilities, expanding regulatory scope beyond commercial activities.
A group of California consumers has sued major petrol station operators including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, BP and 7-Eleven, alleging they deployed AI technology to artificially inflate fuel prices across the state.
Malaysia's Competition Commission and Department of Statistics have partnered to share data and expertise in monitoring market competition and enforcing fair trade practices across economic sectors.
Japanese authorities have raided six major ice cream manufacturers on suspicion of price-fixing, investigating claims that executives coordinated annual price increases through emails and meetings since 2022.
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Malaysia's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into six companies suspected of colluding in a tender process valued at RM5.7 million. The MyCC's move signals intensifying scrutiny of anti-competitive behaviour in public procurement.