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Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
Media Releases

CCS Inks MoU with its Malaysian Counterpart to Strengthen Cooperation on Competition Law

1 October 2026

(View media release [PDF, 152.25 KB] (opens in new tab) in PDF)

1.    The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) and the Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC”)[1] have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to deepen cooperation in the enforcement of competition law across both countries, reinforcing their shared commitment to fair and competitive markets.

2.    The MoU was signed by Mr Alvin Koh, Chief Executive of CCS, and YBhg. Datuk Haji Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of MyCC, and was witnessed by Dr Beh Swan Gin, Singapore’s Permanent Secretary (Trade and Industry) of the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, YBhg. Dato’ Seri Mohd Sayuthi Bakar, Malaysia’s Secretary-General, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, and YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Idrus Harun, Chairman of MyCC.  

3.    The MoU builds on the long-standing relationship between both competition authorities and establishes a framework for closer cooperation on competition matters. The MoU will facilitate the exchange of information between CCS and MyCC, as well as coordination on enforcement actions in cases of mutual interest.

4.    Chief Executive of CCS, Mr Alvin Koh, said, “As geographic neighbours, Singapore and Malaysia share close and growing economic ties, and businesses increasingly operate across both markets. This MoU is a meaningful step forward in our partnership with MyCC – one that allows us to promote fair and competitive markets for the benefit of consumers and businesses in both Singapore and Malaysia.”

5.    A copy of the MoU [PDF, 282.71 KB] (opens in new tab) is available on CCS’s website.


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About the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) is a statutory board of the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry. Our mission is to make markets work well to create opportunities and choices for businesses and consumers in Singapore.

CCS administers and enforces the Competition Act 2004 and the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003, to guard against anti-competitive activities and unfair trade practices. Additionally, CCS ensures that businesses observe fair trade measurement practices by administering the Weights and Measures Act 1975, and ensures the supply of safe consumer goods by enforcing and implementing the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act 1975 and its associated Regulations. 

For more information, please visit www.ccs.gov.sg (opens in new tab).

[1] The Malaysia Competition Commission is an independent body in Malaysia established under the Competition Commission Act 2010 to enforce the Competition Act 2010. Its main role is to protect the competitive process for the benefit of businesses, consumers and the economy.