As part of the lead-up to the Asia ADR Week 2025, the Road to Kairos series by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) made impactful stops in Sarawak and Penang, spotlighting key developments in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) across Malaysia.

𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 23 September 2025, Hilton Kuching
We are pleased to share that our Partner, Sharon Chong, participated as a speaker in Session 1 – ‘Energy Shift in Southeast Asia: Arbitration, Trade and Investment’. Sharon joined an esteemed panel for an engaging discussion on the region’s energy transition, evolving trade dynamics, and the role of arbitration and ADR in resolving energy-related disputes, with an emphasis on key developments in East Malaysia.

𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 30 September 2025, Royale Chulan Penang
Our Senior Associate, Dhanyaa Shreeya, took the helm as moderator for the session titled: ‘Smooth Sailing or Legal Storm? Navigating Shipping Disputes with ADR’ during the Penang instalment of the series. The session featured a dynamic discussion on maritime disputes and the evolving role of ADR in the shipping industry, with practical insights and examples drawn from the northern region.