{"product_id":"the-arbitration-act-2005-amended-2011-2018-and-2024-uncitral-model-law-as-applied-in-malaysia-2nd-edition-2026","title":"The Arbitration Act 2005 (Amended 2011, 2018 and 2024): UNCITRAL Model Law as Applied in Malaysia, 2nd Edition | 2026*","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Arbitration Act 2005 (Amended 2011, 2018 and 2024): UNCITRAL Model Law as Applied in Malaysia, 2nd Edition | 2026*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9243%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.0986%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSundra Rajoo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.0986%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.0986%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9786297851396\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.0986%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover + eBook \/ eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40.0986%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 59.553%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Maxwell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authoritative commentary provides an in-depth analysis of Malaysia’s Arbitration Act 2005, available in both print and ProView eBook formats. Since its introduction, the Act has undergone four amendments, with the latest reforms in 2024 introducing significant changes, including the new section 9A on the applicable law governing arbitration agreements, the third-party funding framework under sections 46A to 46I, and a revised institutional appointing-authority structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the past two decades, the Federal Court has significantly shaped the interpretation and application of the Act through its evolving jurisprudence. As a result, the current Arbitration Act 2005 differs substantially from the original legislation enacted 20 years ago. This second edition offers the most up-to-date and authoritative examination of the Act, analysing each provision in its current form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe commentary explores the legislative background behind each amendment, examines Malaysian case law interpreting the provisions, compares the Act with the UNCITRAL Model Law and related international jurisdictions, and highlights areas where the law is established as well as issues that remain subject to further development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned as a comprehensive reference, this single-volume work serves the needs of judges, legal practitioners, arbitration institutions, and academics seeking a reliable and current understanding of every section of the Arbitration Act 2005.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile readers familiar with the author’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandbook on Arbitration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Thomson Reuters, 2026) will recognise the related subject matter, this commentary offers a distinct approach. Unlike the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which follows the practical stages of an arbitration—from arbitration agreements and tribunals to proceedings, awards, court involvement, and enforcement—this book is structured around the Arbitration Act itself, providing a section-by-section statutory analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, both volumes serve as complementary resources: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandbook on Arbitration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a practical guide for conducting arbitrations, and this commentary as an authoritative reference on the legislation governing arbitration in Malaysia. Combined, they provide a complete resource on the law and practice of arbitration in Malaysia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudges\u003c\/strong\u003e – A valuable reference for interpreting the provisions of the Arbitration Act 2005 in matters involving stay applications, challenges to arbitral awards, recognition, and enforcement proceedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounsel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides authoritative guidance for preparing legal arguments and submissions on arbitration jurisdiction, procedural matters, arbitral awards, and applications before the courts after an award has been issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArbitrators\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explains the legal framework applicable to arbitral tribunals in Malaysia, including tribunal powers, the boundaries of court involvement, and the statutory requirements relating to arbitral awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house Counsel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supports effective arbitration planning by addressing key statutory considerations in drafting arbitration clauses, managing disputes, and mitigating legal risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademics and Students\u003c\/strong\u003e – Offers a detailed and current analysis of the Malaysian Arbitration Act, placing its development within the broader context of international arbitration standards and the UNCITRAL Model Law framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents of The Arbitration Act 2005 (Amended 2011, 2018 and 2024): UNCITRAL Model Law as Applied in Malaysia, 2nd Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroductory Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides an insightful overview of arbitration in Malaysia and the relevant statutory developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart I • Preliminary (ss 1–2) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort title and commencement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe scope and application of the Act to domestic and international arbitrations seated in Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II • Arbitration (ss 3–46I) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceipt of communications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbitrability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArbitration agreements including the new section 9A on the law applicable to an agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay of court proceedings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterim measures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition and jurisdiction of the tribunal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConduct of proceedings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe award and its making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting aside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognition and enforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppeals on questions of law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosts and fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThird party funding under the new sections 46A to 46I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd the role of the courts at each stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III • Additional Provisions Relating to Arbitration (ss 47–51) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe additional provisions applicable to international and domestic arbitration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsolidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermination of preliminary points of law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe powers of the court\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV • Miscellaneous (ss 52–56)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Liability of arbitrators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Immunity of appointing authorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Banking secrecy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBankruptcy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsequential and supplementary provisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeal and saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFormat of Commentary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The text of the section as it stands in 2026, with the 2011, 2018 and 2024 amendments incorporated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The Model Law equivalent (with the article number and any divergences identified).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Legislative history: the original 2005 provision and the path through the 2011, 2018 and 2024 amendments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Malaysian case law: Federal Court, Court of Appeal and High Court decisions construing the section, set out chronologically with the principles drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Comparative materials: leading authorities on the corresponding provisions in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada and England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Practical observations: the questions that practitioners and tribunals most frequently encounter on the section, with the author’s analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatuk Professor Sundra Rajoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is recognised as Malaysia’s first full-time arbitrator, having practised in this capacity since 1997. He has acted as arbitrator in more than 300 international and domestic arbitration cases across regions including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has served twice as Director of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (2010–2018 and 2023–2024), is the Founding President of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution, and was elected President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe currently serves as Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and as Visiting Professor at Hainan University and Guangxi University in China. With extensive expertise in arbitration, adjudication, and construction law, he has authored 12 leading treatises, including \u003cem\u003eHandbook on Arbitration\u003c\/em\u003e (Thomson Reuters, 2026), the comprehensive work \u003cem\u003eInternational Arbitration: Law, Practice and Procedure (India and Comparative Jurisdictions)\u003c\/em\u003e (Thomson Reuters, 2026), and the forthcoming co-edited title \u003cem\u003eArbitration in Malaysia: A Practical Guide\u003c\/em\u003e (2nd edn, Thomson Reuters, 2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like The Arbitration Act 2005 (Amended 2011, 2018 and 2024): UNCITRAL Model Law as Applied in Malaysia, 2nd Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\/arbitration\" title=\"Arbitration\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eArbitration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Book (Hardcover + eBook)","offer_id":46452486537412,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":46452486570180,"sku":null,"price":427.68,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-28at11.11.39.jpg?v=1785208392","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/the-arbitration-act-2005-amended-2011-2018-and-2024-uncitral-model-law-as-applied-in-malaysia-2nd-edition-2026","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}