Malaysia legislation
Section 9
Section 9
(a)
opening statement by a Sulh Officer regarding —
(i)
aims and objectives of sulh;
(ii)
procedures and rules of sulh;
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(iii)
confidentiality of communication and matters discussed in a Majlis Sulh; and
(iv)
a Sulh Officer shall not be called in any Court proceedings in respect of a case which is the subject matter of the sulh;
(b)
preliminary submission by the parties in dispute by submitting —
(i)
matters in dispute;
(ii)
effect and consequences of the dispute; and
(iii)
recommendation of settlement;
(c)
joint discussion between the parties in dispute and a Sulh Officer to reach settlement;
(d)
private session (caucus) where the Sulh Officer meet with the parties separately if the joint discussion in paragraph 9(1)(c) cannot be held or if he thinks it is necessary; and
(e)
further joint discussion where the Sulh Officer hold a joint discussion between the parties to reach an amicable and voluntary settlement.
(2)
The processes in paragraphs 9(1)(c), (d) and (e) may be repeated if the sulh is still within the period of ninety days or the Sulh Officer is confident that amicable settlement can be reached.
(3)
For the purpose of subrule (2) the Court shall issue a notice of adjournment of Majlis Sulh in Form
KS 2 of the Third Schedule.
(4)
During the conduct of Majlis Sulh, the Sulh Officer shall determine —
(a)
issues and matters in dispute;
(b)
status of the parties in dispute;
(c)
interests of the parties;
(d)
options of settlement; and
(e)
conduct of sulh in accordance with Islamic Law and any relevant written laws.
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Sulh agreement