Amendments to the Arbitration Act 2005 and Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 took effect on 1 January 2026, marking a significant shift in Malaysia’s construction dispute framework. Key reforms include third-party funding, automatic recognition and digital signing of arbitral awards, and institutional restructuring aligned with the AIAC Court of Arbitration, enhancing efficiency and commercial certainty.
Co-written by
Koh Yi Ting, Partner
(Construction Dispute Resolution)
koh.yiting@azmandavidson.com.my
Zephyrus Chong Saow Ching, Associate
(Construction Dispute Resolution)
saowching.chong@azmandavidson.com.my