PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has expressed Malaysia’s confidence in the Spanish legal system and the significance of legal proceedings in safeguarding the integrity of the international commercial arbitration system. She emphasized the importance of the Spanish court hearing involving Tampas as well, saying that Malaysia has faith in the Spanish justice system. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Parliament) stated this in light of Tampas’ challenge to a consent award agreement involving Prasarana Malaysia.
Azalina said Malaysia trusts the legal process in Spain to ensure that international commercial arbitration maintains its integrity. She also underlined the country’s confidence in the Spanish court’s ability to handle the Tampas case effectively. The court hearing will determine the fate of the consent award agreement between Prasarana Malaysia and Tampas.
The legal battle between Prasarana Malaysia and Tampas has drawn significant attention, and Azalina’s statement represents the Malaysian government’s support for the Spanish court’s handling of the matter. The minister’s remarks serve as a gesture of confidence in the Spanish legal system’s ability to uphold justice in international commercial disputes, particularly in cases involving Malaysian entities and their foreign counterparts.
Azalina’s statement highlights the importance of legal proceedings in preserving the integrity of the international commercial arbitration system, particularly in cases that have implications for Malaysia’s interests. It’s a signal of Malaysia’s support for the rule of law in international business disputes and the country’s reliance on the Spanish criminal justice system to adjudicate these matters. The minister’s affirmation of Malaysia’s confidence in the Spanish justice system sends a strong message about the country’s commitment to upholding legal standards in international commercial matters. The court hearing’s outcome will have significant implications for the international arbitration process and the resolution of disputes involving Malaysian entities and their global counterparts. Read full story
