LIZIZ STANDACO SDN BHD v Kerajaan Malaysia

wa-24nccarb-14-04-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 12 October 2025 • WA-24NCC(ARB)-14-04/2025

Catchwords

Application to set aside the arbitration award - Sections 37(1)(a) (vi) and/or 37(1)(b) (ii) and/or 37(2)(b) (i) and/or 37(2)(b) (ii) of the Arbitration Act 2005 – Claim for compensation for losses and damages. Whether the Defendant is in breach of duty to nominate the buyers to sign the Sale and Purchase Agreements with Plaintiff and to disburse the Grant - Whether rate of 5% award of interest per annum was an appropriate measure of Plaintiff’s loss and damage despite the tendering of expert witness’ opinion – The Arbitrator awarded interest at 5% per annum without giving parties’ notice, without hearing the parties, and without fairly considering the reasonableness of the rate. The Court allow the setting aside of the Award that the Award is in conflict with the public policy of Malaysia where a breach of the rules of natural justice occurred during the Arbitration.

Practice Areas

Application to set aside the arbitration award

Judges (1)

Seow Hock Peng Delivered

Parties (2)

Kerajaan Malaysia Respondent LIZIZ STANDACO Sdn Bhd Applicant

Case Significance

LIZIZ STANDACO SDN BHD v Kerajaan Malaysia is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated October 12, 2025 (citation: wa-24nccarb-14-04-2025). The case was decided by Seow Hock Peng.

What was the outcome of LIZIZ STANDACO SDN BHD v Kerajaan Malaysia?

LIZIZ STANDACO SDN BHD v Kerajaan Malaysia is a High Court decision dated October 12, 2025. The case was heard by Seow Hock Peng. See the full judgment for details.