Section 9

Any dispute in respect of any inability of any party or parties to perform any contractual obligation arising from any contract due to the measures prescribed, made or taken under the Prevention and

Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 to control or prevent the spread of COVID-19 may be settled by way of mediation.

The Minister may determine the mediation process which includes the appointment of a mediator, role of a mediator, conduct of mediation and conclusion of mediation.

Upon the conclusion of a mediation and the reaching of an agreement by the parties regarding a dispute, the parties shall enter into a settlement agreement which shall be in writing and signed by the parties.

The mediator shall authenticate the settlement agreement and furnish a copy of the agreement to the parties.

The settlement agreement shall be binding on the parties.

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