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Malaysia's Federal Territories Syariah Court has launched a Sulh Centre offering fast-track dispute resolution, settling selected cases in as little as an hour and achieving a 90 per cent success rate in 2024.
Penang has recorded a surge in consumer tribunal claims, with 777 cases filed last year and 775 resolved. Rising numbers reflect growing public awareness of dispute resolution rights under Malaysia's Consumer Protection Act.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has broadened its MyTax e-Appeal facility to encompass estimated, deemed, and reduced assessments alongside additional assessments, giving taxpayers expanded digital avenues for contesting tax decisions.
The Asian International Arbitration Centre reports 158 pro bono mediators have signed up for free commercial mediation services, with about 10 cases already handled since the May launch under MADANI Mediation Centre.