From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Malaysia strengthens community mediation
Malaysia creates 12 new community mediation centers to resolve disputes and reform legal frameworks.
In brief
Malaysia creates 12 new community mediation centers to resolve disputes and reform legal frameworks. Malaysia plans 12 new community mediation centers and updates Mediation Act 2012 to improve dispute resolution. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysia reviews mediation law
Malaysia's Ministry of National Unity assesses amendments to the Mediation Act 2012 to strengthen community mediation services.
Current mediation framework insufficient
JPNIN's mediation services are currently guided by the Rukun Tetangga Act 2012, deemed inadequate for a comprehensive legal framework.
Comparative legal studies planned
Government will conduct comparative studies of Singapore, India, and Sri Lanka's legal frameworks for community mediation.
12 new mediation centres to open
Malaysia will establish 12 new Community Mediation Centres nationwide this year including in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; Miri, Sarawak; Pontian, Johor; Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu; and Shah Alam, Selangor.
Seri Kota centre is 11th
Seri Kota Public Housing Collaborative Social Project on Community Mediation is JPNIN's 11th community mediation centre.
Centres address early conflicts
New centres will serve as community reference points for information, preliminary advice and resolving disputes before escalation.
2024 K2K initiative resolution
Centre location followed a 2024 K2K Initiative Development Strategic Workshop resolution by Think City and government agencies.
What it means
Malaysia plans 12 new community mediation centers and updates Mediation Act 2012 to improve dispute resolution.
