Malaysia legislation
Section 21
Section 21
Determination of rules of procedure
(2)
Where the parties fail to agree under subsection (1), the arbitral tribunal may, subject to the provisions of this Act, conduct the arbitration in such manner as it considers appropriate.
(3)
The power conferred upon the arbitral tribunal under subsection (2) shall include the power to—
(a)
determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence;
(b)
draw on its own knowledge and expertise;
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(c)
order the provision of further particulars in a statement of claim or statement of defence;
(d)
order the giving of security for costs;
(e)
fix and amend time limits within which various steps in the arbitral proceedings must be completed;
(f)
order the discovery and production of documents or materials within the possession or power of a party;
(g)
order the interrogatories to be answered;
(h)
order that any evidence be given on oath or affirmation;
and
(i)
make such other orders as the arbitral tribunal considers appropriate.
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