CIPAA (Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012) is a law that provides a fast-track resolution process for payment disputes in the Malaysian construction industry.

Any party involved in a construction contract, including contractors, subcontractors, and consultants, can file a CIPAA claim if they are owed payment.

The CIPAA process typically takes around 100 working days from the initiation of the claim to the adjudicator’s decision.

Key documents include the construction contract, unpaid invoices, correspondence related to payment, and any supporting evidence of the work done.

CIPAA applies to payment disputes, including non-payment for completed work, underpayment, or late payments.

Yes, the losing party may apply to the High Court to set aside the adjudication decision under limited grounds, such as jurisdictional errors or breaches of natural justice.

Yes, CIPAA applies to both private and government-funded construction contracts in Malaysia.

The claimant can enforce the decision through the courts or request direct payment from the principal under CIPAA provisions.

Yes, CIPAA does not prevent parties from pursuing court litigation or arbitration for further dispute resolution.

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