PUTRAJAYA, May 25 — The Malaysia Competition Commission’s investigation into allegations of anti-competitive conduct in the country’s poultry industry is expected to be completed by the end of June, says Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Nanta said if it was found that the cartel’s allegations had a strong basis, the MyCC is expected to issue a Proposed Decision under Section 36 of the same act and the parties being investigated will be given the opportunity to defend themselves through written and verbal representation sessions before the commission makes a final decision.
On the enforcement of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 which allows legal action to be taken against any individual and company that conceals, stores or commits elements of sabotage against the supply of chicken, Nanta said his ministry through the Enforcement Division had given assurance that it would conduct an investigation at all supply and retail chains if a violation of the Act existed.