KUALA LUMPUR: With a simple voice vote in the Dewan Rakyat, a Bill to temporarily suspend non-performance of contractual obligations in several sectors due to effects of the Covid-19 pandemic was passed. It will be known as The Temporary Measures For Reducing The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Bill 2020. Earlier when tabling the Bill for second reading, Takiyuddin said a special Covid-19 Mediation Centre would be set up to help resolve disputes. “For this purpose, the government has agreed to set aside not less than RM29mil to provide mediation services through the Covid-19 Mediation Centre to the public and companies affected by the pandemic, ” he said. Takiyuddin said expert mediators would be appointed to assist in resolving disputes at mediation centre.

Source: The Star August 25, 2020 22:30 UTC