Sabah adopts ADR clause to smoothen contract disputes
Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Abidin (left) receives a memento from Bicam Chairman Tan Sri David Wong Dak Wah. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is formalising the use of dispute resolution frameworks, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), in all its contracts and development-related agreements. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Attorney-General's Chambers has advised the adoption of the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (Bicam) model clause to help ensure projects proceed smoothly in the event of disagreements. Encouraging mediation as a first step, he said this approach can help government-linked companies and statutory bodies avoid delays while maintaining productive relationships. Hajiji made these remarks in a speech delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Abidin Madingkir, at the Bicam Global ADR Horizons 2025 conference here on Thursday. Hajiji added that with Sabah's growing role in regional trade and investment, the presence of an international-standard ADR centre like Bicam signals the State's commitment to upholding contract integrity and fostering investor confidence. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Daily Express
Sara recipients can shop at over 470 premises in Sabah
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Armizan presents the grand lucky draw prize to the winner. RANAU: A total of 470 supermarket and grocery premises in Sabah are now part of the 4,152 nationwide outlets where Sara recipients can use their MyKad to purchase basic necessities. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said his Ministry is also exploring ways for the Sara aid to be used at Rahmah Madani Sales programmes (PJRM), especially in remote areas. As of July this year, RM410 million has been channelled to 830,000 STR recipients in Sabah, while RM500 million has reached 506,000 Sara recipients. Armizan, who is also Papar MP, announced this during the KPDN Carnival Tour and Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign 2025 for the Sabah Zone, held here from July 25 to 27. The event supports local entrepreneurs and promotes domestic products under the 'Let's Buy Local' theme, with KPDN targeting 2,276 PJRM series across Sabah this year and welcoming the recent RM300 million federal boost to the Rahmah initiative. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13 hours ago
- Daily Express
No registration for RM100 cash aid, beware of scams, warns government
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said the ministry has received complaints about fake links and messages claiming that registration is required to receive the cash aid. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The government has urged the public to be cautious of scams and other fraud attempts over the one-off RM100 cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA). Speaking at an event in George Town, Penang, today, deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying said the assistance does not require any application or registration whatsoever, Bernama reported. She said the amount will be credited directly into the MyKad of all Malaysians aged 18 and above starting Aug 31. 'We have received numerous inquiries about how to register for the RM100 SARA assistance. There have also been complaints about fake links and messages claiming that registration is required to receive the aid. 'These claims are false and dangerous. Do not click on any such links, they are scams. 'I want to stress that there is no need to apply or register for the RM100 cash aid, as it will be automatically credited to the recipients' MyKad,' she said. Lim, who is the MP for Tanjung, reassured the public that there is no cause for concern as everyone aged 18 and above will receive the cash aid. 'Only if they do not receive it after Aug 31 will we take further action and inform them accordingly,' she said. On July 23, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced several major initiatives by the government, including the one-off RM100 cash aid, the postponement of toll rate hikes on 10 highways, and a drop in the price of RON95 fuel to RM1.99 per litre. Lim also said the government is open to considering the inclusion of wet goods such as chicken, meat and fish under SARA. 'We continue to listen to feedback and suggestions regarding the list of items under SARA. There have been proposals to include wet items such as fish, meat and chicken. We will consider expanding the list when the time is right,' she told reporters. She said the government expanded the SARA initiative on May 1 to include household cleaning products, such as laundry detergent, floor cleaner, and dishwashing liquid. These are in addition to the existing categories covering basic food items, medicines, school supplies, and personal hygiene products. Their inclusion increased the number of product categories from 13 to 14, covering 90,000 types of goods. This decision was based on feedback received during the implementation of SARA earlier this year, she said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
13 hours ago
- Daily Express
Tackling key themes in modern dispute resolution
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: Larry Ralon Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: This year's conference tackled key themes in modern dispute resolution, including an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Roundtable, the launch of the Expert Determination Rules and a session exploring the role of Generative AI in arbitration. Another highlight is a discussion on Court-Annexed Mediation and its practical applications for enforcing settlement agreements, an issue gaining traction under the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Wong also praised Harbans Singh, a well-respected mediator and Bicam Council member, for leading recent training sessions for the judiciary, Housing Ministry and Justice of the Peace Associations in Penang and Selangor. 'Harbans does this for free and even donates his own well-regarded book on mediation to participants. His dedication is a reflection of the spirit we aim to cultivate at Bicam,' he said. As Bicam positions itself at the forefront of institutional arbitration and mediation in the region, Wong emphasised that continued growth will come through education, engagement and public trust. 'Every effort has reaffirmed one principle: ADR, when accessible and well-administered, is a powerful tool to resolve conflict and promote progress,' he said. 'This conference is yet another step in our journey, to build a lasting, inclusive and innovative dispute resolution ecosystem for Sabah and beyond.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
