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Copyright Infringement: Faiz rice ordered to pay over RM4 Million to Faiza Sdn Bhd

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Date: 04 June 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) - The High Court here today ordered manufacturer, distributor and rice retailer company, Faiz Rice Sdn Bhd to pay RM4,160,000 in damages to Syarikat Faiza Sdn Bhd for copyright infringement. Judgment on the assessment of damages was issued by Judge Datuk Wong Kian Kheng in a lawsuit over copyright and trademark infringement and unauthorised intervention in business between Datuk Faiza Bawumi Sayed Ahmad and son, Fikri Abu Bakar.

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Competition (Amendment) Act 2018

Singapore
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This Act seeks to amend the Competition Act.
Date: 11 May 2018; Type: Federal Amendment Act; Citation: No. 25; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Competition (Amendment) Act 2018 (Commencement) Notification 2018

Singapore
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This Notification notifies that Competition (Amendment) Act 2018 comes into operation on 16 May 2018.
Date: 11 May 2018; Type: Federal Subsidiary Legislation; Citation: No. S 291; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Independent Federal Competition Authority eyed in New Constitution

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MANILA, May 8 (PNA) - A constitutionally mandated federal competition authority with national powers is being eyed in the new Constitution being drafted by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked by President Rodrigo R. Duterte to review the 1987 Constitution. ConCom member Arthur Aguilar, chairperson of the subcommittee on economic reforms ...
Date: 08 May 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

CCCS clears Proposed Acquisition by BRC Asia Limited of Lee Metal Group Limited

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The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has issued a clearance decision on the proposed acquisition of Lee Metal Group Limited (“Lee Metal”) by BRC Asia Limited (“BRC”) (the “Proposed Transaction”). Following a review of the Proposed Transaction, CCCS concluded that the Proposed ...
Date: 27 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

CCCS clears Proposed Merger between Essilor and Luxottica

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The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has issued a clearance decision on the proposed merger between Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d’Optique) S.A (“Essilor”) and Luxottica Group, S.p.A. (“Luxottica”) (collectively “Parties”). CCCS has concluded that the merger ...
Date: 20 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Pharmaceutical, Building Material Sectors - MyCC

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KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 10 (Bernama) - The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) said there was no conclusive evidence of anti-competitive behaviour between industry players in the pharmaceutical and building material sectors in Malaysia based on its two market review reports. The findings of the two market reviews - 'Market Review on Pharmaceutica ...
Date: 10 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Bernama

Competition (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Singapore
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These Regulations come into operation on 1 April 2018.
Date: 29 March 2018; Type: Federal Subsidiary Legislation; Citation: No. S 180; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Proposed Poultry Slaughtering Hub: CCS consults on Proposed Commitments provided by Joint Venture Parties to address Competition Concerns

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The Competition Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) is conducting a public consultation from 28 March 2018 to 3 April 2018 and invites interested parties to provide feedback on the commitments proposed by Mr. Tan Chin Long (“TCL”), Kee Song Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“KSH”), Sinmah Holdings (S) Pte. Ltd, Tong Huat Poultry P ...
Date: 28 March 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Ayala Land-Central Azucarera de Tarlac Asset Deal gets Nod

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MANILA, Mar 8 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the transaction between Ayala Land, Inc. and Central Azucarera de Tarlac
Date: 08 March 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

PCC okays Ningbo Joyson’s Buyout of Takata Assets

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MANILA, Feb 28 (PNA) - The Merger and Acquisition Office (MAO) of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the buyout of Takata Corporation’s assets by Ningbo Joyson Electronics Corp.
Date: 28 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

Competition (Amendment) Bill

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This Bill seeks to amend the Competition Act.
Date: 27 February 2018; Type: Federal Bill; Citation: Bill No. 8/2018; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Anti-Trust Body okays SMC Global Power Deals

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MANILA, Feb 26 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) sees no anti-competitive behavior in SMC Global Power Holdings, Inc.’s purchase of shares in Masin-AES Pte. Ltd., AES Transpower Pte. Ltd., and AES Philippines, Inc.
Date: 26 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

EU ready to help PH in strengthening Enforcement of Competition Law

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MANILA, Feb 21 (PNA) - The European Union (EU) is willing to help the Philippines in strengthening the enforcement of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), EU Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen said.
Date: 22 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

Anti-Trust Body may ease Rules

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MANILA, Feb 22 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is eyeing to ease some of its rules, more particularly about the rules on forbearance.
Date: 22 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency
Indonesia

Supervisory Commission to crack down on International Cartel Networks

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will be immediately in charge of cracking down on the international cartel networks, chairman of the commission Syarkawi Rauf said at a press con ...

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Malaysia

Copyright Infringement: Faiz rice ordered to pay over RM4 Million to Faiza Sdn Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) - The High Court here today ordered manufacturer, distributor and rice retailer company, Faiz Rice Sdn Bhd to pay RM4,160,000 in damages to Syarikat Faiza Sdn Bhd for copyright infringement ...

No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Pharmaceutical, Building Material Sectors - MyCC Proposed Decision on Seven Tuition and Day Care Centres for Price Fixing Conduct MyCC proposes Penalty on Seven Tuition and Day-Care Centres more
Myanmar

Draft Bill against Real Estate Monopolies sent to Attorney General

A draft bill to prevent real estate monopolies and increase government tax revenue is being submitted to the Attorney General’s office, according to Deputy Planning and Finance Minister U Maung Maung Win.

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The Philippines

Independent Federal Competition Authority eyed in New Constitution

MANILA, May 8 (PNA) - A constitutionally mandated federal competition authority with national powers is being eyed in the new Constitution being drafted by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked by President Rodrigo ...

Ayala Land-Central Azucarera de Tarlac Asset Deal gets Nod PCC okays Ningbo Joyson’s Buyout of Takata Assets Anti-Trust Body okays SMC Global Power Deals more

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