Kota Kinabalu: This year’s conference tackled key themes in modern dispute resolution, including an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Roundtable, the launch of the Expert Determination Rules and a session exploring the role of Generative AI in arbitration.
Another highlight is a discussion on Court-Annexed Mediation and its practical applications for enforcing settlement agreements, an issue gaining traction under the Singapore Convention on Mediation.
Wong also praised Harbans Singh, a well-respected mediator and Bicam Council member, for leading recent training sessions for the judiciary, Housing Ministry and Justice of the Peace Associations in Penang and Selangor.
“Harbans does this for free and even donates his own well-regarded book on mediation to participants. His dedication is a reflection of the spirit we aim to cultivate at Bicam,” he said.
As Bicam positions itself at the forefront of institutional arbitration and mediation in the region, Wong emphasised that continued growth will come through education, engagement and public trust.
“Every effort has reaffirmed one principle: ADR, when accessible and well-administered, is a powerful tool to resolve conflict and promote progress,” he said.
“This conference is yet another step in our journey, to build a lasting, inclusive and innovative dispute resolution ecosystem for Sabah and beyond.”
