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Consumer Credit Act 2025

Malaysia’s consumer credit sector has expanded rapidly with the growth of financial technology and alternative financing models. Services such as Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) platforms, factoring and leasing, debt collection agencies and debt management services have become increasingly common, offering consumers greater access to credit and flexible payment options. However, many of these non-bank credit services previously operated under limited regulatory oversight, raising concerns regarding transparency, consumer protection, and responsible lending practices.

The CAS Decision of 5 March 2026: Legal and Institutional Consequences for Malaysian Football

On 5 March 2026, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delivered a significant decision concerning the eligibility and naturalisation controversy involving seven players who had represented the Malaysian national football team. The ruling marked the culmination of a dispute arising from FIFA disciplinary proceedings into the alleged falsification of naturalisation and eligibility documentation during the players’ integration into the Malaysian national squad.

United States–China Tariff Developments: The Malaysian Perspective

Recent developments in the United States, specifically the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on the executive’s tariff powers have reshaped the legal framework governing U.S.–China trade measures. While the decision narrows the scope for sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers, it does not signal an end to trade friction. Rather, it marks a structural shift in how such measures may be pursued going forward.

MyCC Guideline Series: Financial Penalties and Leniency Regime

The enforcement landscape under the Competition Act 2010 continues to mature, with MyCC refining its approach to penalties and cartel detection. This final part of the MyCC Guidelines Series will delve into the Guidelines on Financial Penalties and the Guidelines on Leniency Regime. These guidelines clarify how penalties are assessed and how enterprises may benefit from leniency in cartel investigations. This article examines both guidelines.

Public Beaches, Coconut Trees and Local Authority Liabilities

On the night of 9 January 2019, while walking along the beach in front of Mali-Mali Beach Resort, a coconut tree suddenly fell and struck the respondent, causing severe injuries that resulted in paraplegia. Another victim was killed in the same incident.

The appellant commenced an action against the respondent, the local authority for Langkawi established under the Local Government Act 1976 (‘the LGA 1976’), alleging negligence and breach of statutory duty under s 101 of the LGA.

MyCC Guideline Series: Market Definition

The MyCC’s Guidelines on Market Definition clarify how markets are defined under the Competition Act 2010 and provide valuable insight into the analytical framework applied in investigations under Chapters 1 and 2 of the Act. For businesses operating in Malaysia, understanding this framework is critical, as market definition often shapes the outcome of a competition assessment.

Declaratory Relief and the Limits of an Unless Order

This case highlights the effect of an unless order for discovery and whether a court is bound to enter a default judgment containing declaratory relief purely due to non-compliance with such an order. The Federal Court was required to determine whether declaratory relief may be granted without consideration of the merits or supporting evidence, and whether an unless order can operate in the same manner as a summary judgment or judgment in default, particularly in proceedings involving the government.

MyCC Guideline Series: Complaint Procedures

This third instalment turns to a more practical question: how do competition concerns actually reach the Malaysia Competition Commission (‘MyCC’). Understanding MyCC’s complaint procedures is critical not only for complainants, but also for businesses seeking to manage regulatory risk and respond strategically to potential investigations.

Redefining Tax Incentives for the Utility Sector

This case concerned a dispute between the Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (“KPHN”) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (“TNB”) over TNB’s entitlement to claim Reinvestment Allowance (“RA”) under Schedule 7A of the Income Tax Act 1967. TNB, whose principal business involves the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, had claimed RA under Schedule 7A from the year of assessment (YA) 2003 to YA 2017 in respect of capital expenditure incurred on its electricity-related assets. Following an internal audit, KPHN rejected TNB’s RA claim for YA 2018 and issued a notice of additional assessment amounting to approximately RM1.81 billion. KPHN took the position that electricity generation does not constitute “manufacturing” within the meaning of Schedule 7A and that TNB, as a utility company, should instead fall under Schedule 7B, which provides investment allowance incentives for the service sector.

MyCC Guideline Series: Chapter 2 Prohibition – Abuse of Dominant Position

Chapter 2 of the Competition Act 2010 prohibits enterprises from abusing a dominant position in any market for goods or services in Malaysia. The objective is to prevent conduct that distorts competition and harms consumers, while allowing legitimate competitive behaviour.

Consumer Credit Act 2025

The CAS Decision of 5 March 2026: Legal and Institutional Consequences for Malaysian Football

United States–China Tariff Developments: The Malaysian Perspective

MyCC Guideline Series: Financial Penalties and Leniency Regime

Public Beaches, Coconut Trees and Local Authority Liabilities

MyCC Guideline Series: Market Definition

Declaratory Relief and the Limits of an Unless Order

MyCC Guideline Series: Complaint Procedures

Redefining Tax Incentives for the Utility Sector

MyCC Guideline Series: Chapter 2 Prohibition – Abuse of Dominant Position

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