Fast-Track Mediation Hits Perak

The Perak Bar has opened a new Mediation Centre in Ipoh, spearheaded by senior advocate Kulasegaran. The centre offers parties stuck in protracted civil litigation a chance to resolve disputes in as little as one day through facilitated mediation. By diverting cases from the overburdened courts, the initiative promises to slash waiting times, cut legal costs and ease the backlog that has plagued the state’s judiciary. Mediators, drawn from experienced barristers, will work with claimants and respondents to reach mutually acceptable settlements, with the court’s blessing to enforce agreements if needed. The move signals a shift towards alternative dispute resolution as a mainstream remedy in Malaysia.

For businesses and individuals in Perak, mediation offers a faster, cheaper route to settle disputes, freeing up time and resources otherwise lost to lengthy court battles.

The centre tackles Malaysia’s chronic court backlog, delivering quicker justice and reducing costs for litigants. By normalising mediation, it could inspire other states to adopt similar models, reshaping the nation’s dispute-resolution landscape and boosting confidence in the legal system.