The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam (CCBD) recently organised a
comprehensive training session on the Competition Act, aimed at enhancing the
understanding and enforcement of competition law in Brunei Darussalam. The
training session was delivered by two senior officials from the Competition and
Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), Ms Winnie Ching, Group Director
for Law and Enforcement, and Ms Serene Seet, Director for Enforcement, who
shared their expertise and insights on competition law enforcement and best
practices from their experience in Singapore.
The session was attended by the Chairman and Members of the CCBD, along with
officials from the Executive Secretariat, as well as representatives from the
Supreme Court and the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
In addressing the participants, the Chairman of the CCBD, Yang Arif Haji Abdullah
Soefri bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, expressed
his profound gratitude to the CCCS and highlighted the strong relationship
between the two organisations. The Chairman also emphasized the significance
of cooperation and capacity building in enhancing expertise and improving the
effective implementation of the Competition Act in Brunei Darussalam.
This training session underscores the CCBD’s ongoing efforts to develop the
capacity of its enforcement officers and stakeholders, ensuring that competition
law is effectively applied to promote transparency, fairness, and consumer welfare
in the landscape of Brunei Darussalam’s economy.
The Competition Act was introduced in 2015 to promote fair competition and
prevent anti-competitive practices in the market. It aims to ensure that businesses
operate on a level playing field, fostering innovation and benefiting consumers
through competitive pricing and improved quality of goods and services. For more
information on the Competition Act and the CCBD, please visit www.ccbd.gov.bn
or contact the CCBD through e-mail (exec.secretariat@ccbd.gov.bn) or telephone
(+6732383100).