Malaysia legislation

Section 3

of ARBITRATION ACT 2005

Section 3

(2)

In respect of a domestic arbitration, where the seat of arbitration is in Malaysia—

(a)

Parts I, II and IV of this Act shall apply; and

(b)

Part III of this Act shall apply unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

(3)

In respect of an international arbitration, where the seat of arbitration is in Malaysia—

(a)

Parts I, II and IV of this Act shall apply; and

(b)

Part III of this Act shall not apply unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

(4)

For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), the parties to a domestic arbitration may agree to exclude the application of

Part III of this Act and the parties to an international arbitration may agree to apply Part III of this Act, in whole or in part.

Representation 3a. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a party to arbitral proceedings may be represented in the proceedings by any representative appointed by the party.

Arbitrability of subject matter

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