MyCC proposes action against 18 enterprises over RM108.3mil bid rigging

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has proposed disciplinary action against 18 enterprises involved in bid-rigging in 30 public tenders valued at RM108.3 million. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali informed the Dewan Rakyat about the tenders, which encompassed food supplies for schools and universities, as well as cleaning services, issued by 12 public sector entities consisting of six ministries, three public universities, two Islamic religious departments, and one statutory body, during the dissolution of the debate on the 2027 Supply Bill.

MyCC's investigation revealed centralized coordination in preparing tender documents, sharing of bid information, and pooling of finances and manpower among the participating enterprises. Enterprises were granted the opportunity to present their case to MyCC, with the final decision being made after reviewing their representations along with the evidence collected during the investigation.

Armizan further disclosed that MyCC had previously taken enforcement action against 58 companies, imposing penalties totalling RM98.49 million, which included both proposed and final decisions. Additionally, MyCC is currently investigating 510 companies suspected of engaging in similar bid-rigging activities in public and private sector tenders worth over RM3 billion.