The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act (CIPAA) was enacted by the government of Malaysia in 2012. It came into effect in April 2014. The Act aims at providing cost-effective,...
The construction industry is the most essential part of a country’s economy. It is also a fertile ground for many disputes. Delay in payments of construction projects hinders the potential...
The growth of the construction industry in Malaysia has given rise to several construction-related disputes. To address these problems, the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act (CIPAA), 2012 was enacted...
On 16 October 2019, the Federal Court in the case of Jack-in-Pile (M) Sdn Bhd v Bauer (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd ruled the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (“CIPAA”)...
Contrary to what is suggested in the title, the respondent in an adjudication proceeding would not be subject to repercussions if he were to not to file or serve a...
Are you thinking of whether to pursue adjudication through CIPAA instead of arbitration or litigation? Here are some differences to help you make an informed decision: Statutory Adjudication (CIPAA) Litigation...
Section 30 CIPAA provides as follows: “(1) If a party against whom an adjudication decision was made fails to make payment of the adjudicated amount, the party who obtained the...