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Malaysia: MyCC ruling challenged by airlines

By  |  October 22, 2013

Malaysia’s competition regulator MyCC is now facing challenges to its recent ruling that imposed fines of two of the nation’s airlines for illegal collusive behavior, say reports.

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    The regulator fined Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia after MyCC found the two to have made a collaboration agreement; the fines amounted to $3.2 million.

    In response, the airlines are challenging the regulator’s decision. Malaysia Airlines is now seeking a hearing to argue against the fines and said it is awaiting confirmation from the watchdog for a court date. Both companies have reportedly issued official protests of the fines, which were issued last September.

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