SMCC MALAYSIA SDN BHD vs WAH LOON (M) SDN BHD & OTHER CASES

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HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
SMCC MALAYSIA SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
WAH LOON (M) SDN BHD & OTHER CASES – Respondent

Petitioner Advocates:M K Chen,Quek Hwee Yee ,Respondent Advocate: Keinan Yeo

Table of Content
1. introduction of originating summons and key background facts. (Para 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6)
2. wah loon's basis for challenging the adjudication decision. (Para 10 , 11 , 12)
3. explanation of denial of natural justice. (Para 14 , 15 , 16)
4. arguments on adjudicator's independence and impartiality. (Para 33 , 39 , 40 , 41)
5. final orders and conclusions on applications. (Para 50 , 58 , 70)

JUDGMENT

Azlan Sulaiman J:

Introduction

[1] These three Originating Summons are connected by an Adjudication Decision dated 19 August 2024 ("Adjudication Decision") that SMCC Malaysia Sdn Bhd ("SMCC") obtained against Wah Loon (M) Sdn Bhd ("Wah Loon") under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act, 2012 ("Act").

[2] In order of filing:

(i) by Originating Summons No: WA-24C-41-03/2025 ("OS 41"), SMCC is applying under s 28 of the Act to enforce the Adjudication Decision against Wah Loon;

(ii) by Originating Summons No: WA-24C-55-03/2025 ("OS 55"), Wah Loon is applying to set the Adjudication Decision aside under ss 15(b) and 15(c) of the Act; and

(iii) by Originating Summons No: WA-24C-56-03/2025 ("OS 56"), Wah Loon is applying to stay the Adjudication Decision under s 16(1)(b)

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HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPURSMCC MALAYSIA SDN BHD – AppellantVersusWAH LOON (M) SDN BHD & OTHER CASES – Respondent

Cases Referred (5)

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
SMCC MALAYSIA SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
WAH LOON (M) SDN BHD & OTHER CASES – Respondent