Building strong communities through mediation in Malaysia: The need for a legal framework
The Malaysian government, through the Department of National Unity and Integration (DNUI) has decided in 2007 to introduce community mediation as a means of resolving community disputes, as this is well established in countries like Singapore, Australia, the UK, United States, amongst others. In...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), International Islamic University Malaysia
2017
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/58577/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/58577/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/58577/2/58577-Building%20strong.pdf |
| Summary: | The Malaysian government, through the Department of National Unity and Integration
(DNUI) has decided in 2007 to introduce community mediation as a means of resolving
community disputes, as this is well established in countries like Singapore, Australia,
the UK, United States, amongst others. In Malaysia, there is no legal framework as yet
developed for community mediation. Thus, the aim of this paper to explore the need for
establishing such a framework, which for example, in Singapore, clearly establishes and
promotes community mediation practice in the population. The writings in the history and
establishment of community mediation and of the framework in countries that have this
legal entity are looked into. Besides library research, the study organized interviews and
discussions with firstly, the relevant authorities and policy makers with respect to current
status, planning and development of community mediation. Secondly, descriptions and
opinions of the practitioners of mediation such as community leaders, rukun tetangga
activists, members of resident associations and possibly with individuals with the
knowledge and experience in these disputes. The total sums of descriptions, experiences
and opinions helps discern the need of a legal framework for community mediation. It
helps improve and promote the practice of community mediation in managing to resolve
community disputes and conflicts |
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