MyCC To Hold Second Public Consultation On Digital Economy Study Next Week
In a statement today, MyCC said the initiative is conducted under section 11 of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712), marking a pivotal development in MyCC's ongoing efforts to enhance competitive practices within Malaysia's dynamic digital ecosystem.
It said the comprehensive market review evaluates potential barriers to effective competition across five key strategic sectors – mobile operating and payment systems, e-commerce (retail marketplace), digital advertising services, online travel agencies, and data privacy and protection (cross-cutting theme).
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