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Daily Express
4 days ago
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- Daily Express
Bicam rules help fill arbitration gap
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: Larry Ralon Text Size: Chin said the launch underscores Bicam's commitment to innovation and relevance in the dispute resolution space. Kota Kinabalu: The Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation's (Bicam) Expert Determination Rules 2025, the first of its kind in Malaysia developed by an established arbitration centre, promises to fill a crucial gap in the country's alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework. Bicam Council Member Datuk Roger Chin, who is also the Bicam Global ADR Horizons 2025 co-organising chairman, said the centre was proud with the launch of the rules. 'This wasn't done for headlines. It was done because a need was clear, and unmet,' he said at the conference held at The Magellan Sutera Resort on Thursday. Framing the rules as a practical solution for technical and time-sensitive disputes, Chin stressed that expert determination serves a distinct and increasingly relevant role in today's legal and commercial landscape. 'Not all disputes belong to court. Not every matter benefits from arbitration. Sometimes, what parties need is technical clarity, delivered quickly and decisively,' he said. He added that sectors such as construction, infrastructure, valuation and energy often require swift and specialised resolution, where traditional litigation or arbitration may be too costly or cumbersome. 'Expert determination is not new. But it's been underused, underdeveloped and undervalued, until now,' he said. 'These new Bicam Rules offer a credible, fit-for-purpose alternative: professional, adaptable, final.' Chin said the launch underscores Bicam's commitment to innovation and relevance in the dispute resolution space. 'More than anything, these rules show what we believe Bicam must be, a platform not just for dialogue, but for delivery,' he said. 'To be nimble. To be useful. To fill the gaps that others overlook.' He emphasised that true leadership in the ADR field is about foresight and responsiveness. 'Leadership isn't about being the oldest name in the room. It's about being the one willing to move first when something needs doing,' he said. The launch of the Expert Determination Rules is just one of several forward-looking initiatives featured in this year's Bicam Global ADR Horizons 2025 programme. Chin said the three-day event would explore some of the most pressing and practical challenges facing the dispute resolution community today, including how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns are reshaping risk and accountability; the ethical and strategic integration of generative AI into arbitration; the enforceability and design of court-annexed mediation frameworks; and whether the global ADR community is ready to embrace faster, leaner and less complex procedures. 'These are not theoretical exercises, they're real-world challenges for those building bridges, writing contracts, closing deals and solving disputes in real time, under real pressure.' Introduction of Bicam Expert Determination Rules marks a significant step forward in diversifying and strengthening the ADR tools available in Malaysia, especially in Sabah. Coupled with Bicam's growing portfolio, which includes arbitration, mediation and training, the new rules position the centre as a dynamic and solutions-driven institution. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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4 days ago
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- Daily Express
Conference draws attendees from 12 nations
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 Text Size: Wong said the centre's vision had always been to create a dedicated platform in Borneo that facilitates not just dispute resolution but also dialogue, education and partnerships across borders. Kota Kinabalu: On the conference, Tan Sri Wong said the three-day Bicam Global ADR Horizons 2025 attracted participants from 12 countries including the United Kingdom, China, France, Germany, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia. 'Your presence is a testament to our shared commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution and building a more just, efficient and collaborative global dispute resolution landscape,' he said. He reflected on Bicam's journey from its official launch two years ago, the introduction of its Arbitration and Mediation Rules in October 2023 and the recent launch of the Expert Determination Rules 2025, the first of its kind in Malaysia. Wong said the centre's vision had always been to create a dedicated platform in Borneo that facilitates not just dispute resolution but also dialogue, education and partnerships across borders. 'Bicam bridges worlds. We are rooted in Borneo, but our reach is global. We are a Sabahan initiative that speaks the language of international law,' he said. 'We connect East and West, law and industry, and emerging economies with established jurisdictions. Our strength lies in this ability to act as a conduit.' He also recounted the success of the inaugural Bicam ADR Summit in September 2024, where a modest target of 100 participants turned into 176 registrations from 14 countries, including India, Austria, Japan and Brunei. 'That event showed the world what Sabah could offer. It gave us momentum and confidence that Bicam could become a major voice in the global ADR community.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
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6 days ago
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Sabah adopts ADR clause to smoothen contract disputes
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Abidin (left) receives a memento from Bicam Chairman Tan Sri David Wong Dak Wah. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The State Government is formalising the use of dispute resolution frameworks, including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), in all its contracts and development-related agreements. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the State Attorney-General's Chambers has advised the adoption of the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (Bicam) model clause to help ensure projects proceed smoothly in the event of disagreements. Encouraging mediation as a first step, he said this approach can help government-linked companies and statutory bodies avoid delays while maintaining productive relationships. Hajiji made these remarks in a speech delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Abidin Madingkir, at the Bicam Global ADR Horizons 2025 conference here on Thursday. Hajiji added that with Sabah's growing role in regional trade and investment, the presence of an international-standard ADR centre like Bicam signals the State's commitment to upholding contract integrity and fostering investor confidence. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
