CIPAA: When Does it Apply?
Introduction Construction adjudication under the regime of the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act, 2012 (“CIPAA”) has developed to a reasonably mature state in Malaysia. The bulk of application under CIPAA is from the enforcement and setting applications made to the High Court once an adjudication decision is issued. CIPAA further provides an exemption to a limited […]
Arbitration in Malaysia: Seat of Arbitration
Introduction The seat of arbitration may be a peculiar concept to those not familiar with arbitration. Arbitration derives its powers and jurisdiction from a consensual and contractual manner. Being essentially a creature of contract, the creation and performance of arbitration, and the enforcement of an arbitral award depends on the contractual framework it is based […]
