Stay Pending Arbitration: If the Liquidator Does Nothing, Does the Arbitration Clause Survive?
Hashim Abdul Razak & Ors v Pembinaan PD Jaya Sdn Bhd (In Liquidation) [2026] 3 CLJ 22
Does the winding up of a company or the bankruptcy of a person render the arbitration agreement inoperative, thereby defeating the mandatory stay or justifying the setting aside of
Enforcement of Arbitral Award Following Court-Ordered Arbitration
Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn Bhd v Sungai Lui Construction & Development Sdn Bhd & Another Appeal (W-02(C)(A)-538-04/2025 & W-02(C)(A)-547-04/2025
In construction disputes, parties typically refer their disputes to arbitration based on the arbitration clause in their construction contracts. However, is there any distinction b
On Demand Performance Bond : Unconscionable to Demand when Works Completed?
Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd v Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co Ltd & Anor [W-02(C)(A)-565-04/2025 & W-02(IM)(C)-558-04/2025]
Where a project is completed, would a demand on the performance bond be unconscionable? Can an employer withhold certification of completion on the basis of unpaid LAD by the contr
Foreign Arbitral Award : Enforcement Confined to Arbitration Act or Extends to Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act?
ING Bank NV & Anor v Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd [2025] 8 CLJ 873
The primary issue in this case is whether a foreign arbitral award that has been converted into a judgment in the seat country may be enforced in Malaysia under the Reciprocal Enfo
Consideration in Contract Variations: Fresh Consideration, Extrinsic Evidence and the Limits of Parties’ Intention
Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd v Port Kelang Authority [2025] 3 CLJ 497
Can contracting parties mutually agree to vary the terms of the agreement, specifically the agreement on consideration? If a variation of the consideration clause is executed with
Setting Aside of Arbitration Award : Estoppel by Conduct and the Risks of Silence
One Amerin Residence Sdn Bhd v Ragawang Corporation Sdn Bhd [B-02(C)(A)-2128-12/2023]
Where multiple arbitrations are commenced under the same contract, disputes may arise not only on the merits but also on jurisdiction, including whether certain claims are arbitrab
Company Law : Boundary Between Oppression Actions and Derivative Actions
Low Cheng Teik & Ors v Low Ean Nee [2024] 5 MLJ 579
While the derivative action under section 347 Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”) allows shareholders to sue on behalf of the company, the oppression remedy under section 346 CA 201
Extension of Time : Time is of the Essence Despite Absence of an Express EOT Clause?
Savelite Engineering Sdn Bhd v Askey Media Technology Sdn Bhd [2025] CLJU 1808
When a construction contract is silent on extensions of time, does this mean that time is no longer of the essence, or can the courts still imply an EOT clause to give effect to th
Setting Aside of Arbitration Award : Group of Companies Doctrine and Binding Non-Signatories to Arbitration Agreements
PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) TBK & Anor v Zecon Berhad & Anor [2025] CLJU 1220
It is not uncommon for a group of companies to deploy multiple entities within the group to carry out a project undertaken by one of its companies (the “Principal Company”). Th
Stay Pending Arbitration : When Parties have the Option to Arbitrate or to Litigate in Court
Setia Awan Management Sdn Bhd v SPNB Aspirasi Sdn Bhd [2025] CLJU 982
What if the dispute resolution clause under the contract gives the parties the option to either arbitrate or litigate in Court? Can such a clause still be considered as an arbitrat
Setting Aside of Arbitration Award : Duty to Provide a Reasoned Award and to Consider Parties’ Submissions
Kebabangan Petroleum Operating Company Sdn Bhd v Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd [W-02(C)(A)-1836-09/2022]
Could an application to set aside an award be sustained on the ground of a failure to provide reasons, assuming the parties had agreed to adopt the UNCITRAL or AIAC Rules? If on a
Fortuna Injunction : Lower Threshold Test Where There Is An Arbitration Agreement? – Revisited
V Medical Services M Sdn Bhd v Swissray Asia Healthcare Co. Ltd [02(f)-1-02/2024(W)]
Fortuna Injunction : Lower Threshold Test Where There Is An Arbitration Agreement? – Revisited V MEDICAL SERVICES M SDN BHD V SWISSRAY ASIA HEALTHCARE CO. LTD [02(F)-1-02/2024(W)
Stay Pending Arbitration : Applications for Extension of Time, Issuance of Notice to Produce Documents and Filing of Defence constitute to “Steps in Proceedings”?
Esa Jurutera Perunding Sdn Bhd v Universiti Malaya [W-01(IM)(C)-105-03/2023]
Stay Pending Arbitration : Applications for Extension of Time, Issuance of Notice to Produce Documents and Filing of Defence constitute to “Steps in Proceedings”? ESA JURUTERA
Setting Aside of Arbitration Award : Time Limit on Submission of Draft Final Award for Technical Review & Effects on Tribunal’s Mandate & Jurisdiction
Setiakon Builders Sdn Bhd v Bellworth Development Sdn Bhd [WA-24C(ARB)-35-08/2023 & WA-24C(ARB)-41-09/2024]
Setting Aside of Arbitration Award : Time Limit on Submission of Draft Final Award for Technical Review and Effects on Tribunal’s Mandate and Jurisdiction SETIAKON BUILDERS SDN B
Bifurcated Arbitral Proceedings : Validity of Oral Pronouncement on Liability
Telekom Malaysia Bhd v Obnet Sdn Bhd [2025] 1 CLJ 17Â
Bifurcated Arbitral Proceedings : Validity Of Oral Pronouncement On Liability TELEKOM MALAYSIA BHD V OBNET SDN BHD [2025] 1 CLJ 17 ISSUES The arbitral tribunal may determine the di
Stay Pending Arbitration : Incorporation of Arbitration Agreement by Reference in Recitals?
Gise Kam Kwan International Trade Ltd v Antara Steel Mills Sdn Bhd [W-02(IM)(NCvC)-2329-12/2022]
Stay Pending Arbitration : Incorporation Of Arbitration Agreement By Reference In Recitals? GISE KAM KWAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE LTD V ANTARA STEEL MILLS SDN BHD [W-02(IM)(NCVC)-2329-
Stay Pending Arbitration : Arbitration Agreement Becomes Inoperative After Company Wound Up? – Revisited
Peninsula Education (Setia Alam) Sdn Bhd v Biaxis (M) Sdn Bhd [B-02(IM)(C)-1834-11/2023]
View PDF 28th August 2024 ISSUES Where the underlying contract in the disputes before the Court contains an arbitration clause / agreement, the Defendant may apply for a stay of pr
Fortuna Injunction : Lower Threshold Test Where There is an Arbitration Agreement?
Swissray Asia Healthcare Co Ltd v V Medical Services M Sdn Bhd [2023] CLJU 1358
Fortuna Injunction : Lower Threshold Test Where There Is An Arbitration Agreement? SWISSRAY ASIA HEALTHCARE CO LTD V V MEDICAL SERVICES M SDN BHD [2023] CLJU 1358 ISSUES Prior to p
Stay Pending Arbitration : Limitation Stops When Action Commences In Civil Suit – Revisited
Bongsor Bina Sdn. Bhd. v SH Builders & Marketing Sdn. Bhd [W-02(C)(A)-2315-12/2022]
Stay Pending Arbitration : Limitation Stops When Action Commences In Civil Suit – Revisited BONGSOR BINA SDN. BHD. V SH BUILDERS & MARKETING SDN. BHD. [W 02(C)(A)-2315-12/202
Stay Pending Arbitration: Request for Extension of Time to File Defence Tantamount to Taking Steps in Proceedings?
Airbus Helicopters Malaysia Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Eurocopter Malaysia Sdn Bhd) v Aerial Power Lines Sdn Bhd [W-02(IM)(NCvC)-1888-10/2022]
Stay Pending Arbitration : Request for Extension of Time to File Defence Tantamount to Taking Steps in Proceedings? AIRBUS HELICOPTERS MALAYSIA SDN BHD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EUROCOPTE


