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13 November 2025 

The Competition Commission of Brunei Darussalam (CCBD), through its Executive Secretariat, conducted an advocacy session titled “Competing Fairly in Brunei: An Overview of the Competition Act, Chapter 253” in collaboration with the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) School of Business and Economics (SBE) on 11 November 2025.

The session was attended by students and lecturers from UBD SBE as part of the school’s seminar series aimed at deepening understanding of economic policy and regulatory frameworks in Brunei Darussalam. 

During the session, officers from the Executive Secretariat of CCBD provided an overview of the Competition Act, Chapter 253, including the prohibitions against anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, and mergers that substantially lessen competition. The presentation highlighted how the Act supports fair and efficient markets that benefit consumers and businesses alike.

Participants were introduced to real case studies from the region to illustrate the importance of competition law enforcement and how anti-competitive practices can harm markets. The session also featured an interactive quiz and Q&A segment, encouraging active engagement and discussion among participants.

Through such advocacy initiatives, CCBD continues its efforts to promote awareness and understanding of the Competition Act among students, educators, and future professionals. Strengthening awareness of fair competition principles helps foster a culture of compliance and integrity in support of Wawasan Brunei 2035’s goal of building a dynamic and sustainable economy. 

This initiative forms part of CCBD’s continuous efforts to advocate the benefits of competition and foster a culture of compliance in Brunei Darussalam, in support of Wawasan Brunei’s 2035 goal of building a dynamic and sustainable economy. 

For more information on the Competition Act, the public and business community may visit the CCBD website at www.ccbd.gov.bn. The CCBD can also be reached through its Executive Secretariat, at +673 2383100 or via email at exec.secretariat@ccbd.gov.bn for further enquiries.