Infrastruktur perundangan penting pacu pembangunan ekonomi, kata Fadillah

Timbalan Perdana Menteri Fadillah Yusof emphasized that strong infrastructure and robust institutions are vital in driving national economic development, particularly as Malaysia continues to attract investments in infrastructure, energy, technology, and advanced industries. He stated that an efficient dispute resolution system is part of economic infrastructure, as investors require confidence that any disputes will be handled fairly, impartially, and predictably, especially in cross-border matters.

Fadillah noted that as the importance of this issue translates into projects, contracts, and commercial activities, the need for effective dispute resolution increases. Consequently, infrastructure related to conflict resolution and our institutions must be developed alongside physical and digital infrastructure. The 2027 budget reflects the government's ongoing emphasis on economic resilience, infrastructure development, investment, and institutional reform in an uncertain economic environment.

Fadillah emphasized that institutional credibility is not solely dependent on laws and regulations; it must be proven through consistent management, unbiased decisions, and professional excellence. Meanwhile, the Minister of Prime Minister's Department (Laws and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said, highlighted that Malaysia needs to strengthen its position as a reliable international ADR system by ensuring institutional freedom, administrative integrity, and continuous delivery.

She stated that a country's strength cannot be measured solely by the strength of its laws but also by the level of trust the world has in its institutions. According to her, in a global interconnected economy, businesses and investors not only seek commercial opportunities but also require legal certainty, institutional credibility, and confidence that disputes can be resolved fairly and efficiently.

This is why ADR is a critical juncture for international trade, and why Malaysia must continuously strengthen its position as a trusted global ADR hub.