KIARAFIELD SDN. BHD. v VITAL TALENT SDN. BHD.

wa-24carb-42-10-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 3 March 2026 • WA-24C(ARB)-42-10/2025

Catchwords

This case concerns applications to set aside and enforce an arbitral award under sections 37 and 38 of the Arbitration Act 2005. The key issue was whether the award should be set aside for excess of jurisdiction, breach of natural justice, or conflict with public policy. The Court held that the arbitrator’s findings on extension of time, retention sum, and CPC were within the scope of the pleadings and concerned the merits, not jurisdiction. No material breach of natural justice or failure to give reasons was established. Accordingly, the setting-aside application was dismissed and the award was recognised and enforced.

Judges (1)

Azlan bin Sulaiman Delivered

Parties (2)

KIARAFIELD Sdn Bhd Applicant VITAL TALENT Sdn Bhd Respondent

Judgment

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Source: eJudgment (wa-24carb-42-10-2025)