CIPAA 2026 Update: Amendment Act in effect — read our latest articles on the new direct payment and service rules below

▍ Construction Contract Protection · Malaysia

Vet your Letter of Award before you sign — recover fast if it goes wrong.

MyCorp helps Malaysian construction companies spot unfair clauses, conditional-payment traps and hidden risks in their contracts before signing. And when a payment dispute arises, we connect you with NZSK, our CIPAA specialist legal partner, to recover what you're owed.

Get Your Contract Reviewed → WhatsApp Us 📞 Call Now

LoAVetting System

NZSKCIPAA Legal Partner

20+Free CIPAA Guides

100Day Resolution*

▍ Knowledge Hub

Featured CIPAA Articles

View All 20 Articles →

IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH NZSK ·
CIPAA SPECIALISTS

NZSK — Licensed Legal Practice

AIAC Panel Adjudicators

CIPAA & Arbitration Specialists

Construction Dispute Experts

When the payment chain breaks down — we step in.

▍ THE PAYMENT PROBLEM

If any of this sounds familiar, you need to act now.

Construction payment delays cost the Malaysian industry billions every year. Every day you wait, your recovery options narrow and the other side prepares its defence.

Progress Claims Stuck in "Review"

Your certified claim has been sitting with the employer or main contractor for weeks past the contractual payment date — with no clear reason given.

Variation & Loss Claims Rejected

Genuine variations, extensions of time, or loss-and-expense entitlements are being dismissed without proper assessment under the contract.

Retention Money Withheld

Practical completion has long passed but retention sums and final account payments are being unreasonably withheld.

Threatened with Termination or LAD

You're facing wrongful termination, set-off, back-charges or liquidated ascertained damages that don't reflect the actual contract position.

Counterclaim or Arbitration Served

You've received a notice of arbitration, writ, or counterclaim and need experienced construction litigators to respond within strict deadlines.

Contract Terms Are Unclear or Unfair

You suspect the contract is one-sided or pay-when-paid clauses are being used against you in ways that may contravene CIPAA.

▍ WHAT WE DO

Protect your contract. Recover your money.

MyCorp gives construction companies the tools to vet contracts before signing — and, through our legal partner NZSK, the specialists to recover payment when disputes arise.

MYCORP SYSTEM / 01

Letter of Award Vetting

Our flagship system reviews your Letter of Award and construction contracts to flag unfair terms and risks before you commit — so you sign with your eyes open.

Conditional / pay-when-paid clause detection
Unfair risk & liability flags
LAD, retention & variation term checks
Plain-language risk summary

Vet My Contract →

VIA NZSK / 02

CIPAA Adjudication

Through our legal partner NZSK — statutory adjudication under CIPAA 2012, the fastest legal route to recover construction payments in Malaysia.

Payment Claim drafting & service
Adjudication Notice & Response
Enforcement of adjudication decisions
Setting-aside applications & defence

Recover Payment →

VIA NZSK / 03

Arbitration & Litigation

NZSK represents clients in construction arbitration (AIAC, PAM, ICC, SIAC) and High Court litigation — for disputes beyond the CIPAA scope.

Domestic & international arbitration
High Court construction disputes (NCvCC)
Performance bond injunctions
Winding-up & enforcement

Discuss Your Dispute →

MYCORP SYSTEM / 04

More Tools Coming

The vetting system is the first of a growing toolkit for construction companies. Further contract-intelligence and risk modules are in development.

Variation & claim trackers
Payment & deadline monitoring
Contract risk dashboards
Early-access for partner clients

▍ HOW IT WORKS

From unpaid invoice to enforceable decision — in roughly 100 days.

CIPAA 2012 created a statutory fast-track for construction payment disputes. See the complete step-by-step process we walk every client through.

View Full CIPAA Process →

DAY 0

Payment Claim

DAY 10–25

Adjudication Notice

DAY 25–70

Submissions

DAY 90–100

Decision & Enforcement

▍ CIPAA KNOWLEDGE HUB

Twenty in-depth CIPAA articles, written by specialists.

Practical, up-to-date guides covering every aspect of CIPAA adjudication, construction arbitration, and Malaysian construction dispute law. Updated for the 2024 Amendment Act and recent court decisions.

▍ WHY MYCORP

Contract protection now. Specialist legal muscle when you need it.

MyCorp gives you the tools to vet your contracts before signing. And through our partner NZSK, a licensed construction-disputes practice, you get CIPAA specialists ready the moment a payment problem arises.

Why Choose MyCorp →

We were owed close to RM 1.8 million for over a year and getting nowhere. They filed our CIPAA claim, ran it cleanly, and we had a winning decision in under 90 days. Money in our account two weeks later.

Managing Director · Klang Valley Subcontractor (M&E)

Don't wait. Every day reduces your recovery.

The statutory clock under CIPAA only starts when you act. Talk to a construction disputes specialist today — no obligation.

💬 WhatsApp Now 📞 +60 16-557 4789 Send an Enquiry

▍ TRACK RECORD

Recent victories.

Real results for real clients. A selection of recent recoveries and wins across CIPAA adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

Loading recent victories…

▍ GET IN TOUCH

Tell us about your matter.

Send us the details of your construction payment dispute and we'll respond promptly. The more context you give, the better we can assess your position from the first reply.

✉

info@mycorpconstruction.com

📞

Phone

+60 16-557 4789

💬

Chat with us

💬 WhatsApp 📞 Call

▍ THE CIPAA PROCESS

From unpaid invoice to enforceable decision in ~100 days.

The Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 created a statutory fast-track for construction payment disputes in Malaysia. Here is exactly what happens at every stage — and what MyCorp Construction does for you at each step.

▍ AT A GLANCE

Three numbers that explain CIPAA.

CIPAA was passed in 2012 and came into force on 15 April 2014. It was amended in 2024 with operational changes from 2026. Its purpose is simple: stop main contractors and developers from delaying payment through endless excuses.

100

Days to a Decision

From service of Payment Claim to a binding adjudication decision in roughly 90–120 days.

Working-Day Windows

Multiple critical deadlines of 10 working days — miss one and your case is at risk.

Days for the Decision

The adjudicator has 45 working days from the Adjudication Response to issue a binding decision.

▍ THE 7-STEP PROCESS

Each stage, broken down.

Here is the full journey from your first call with us to money in your bank account. We handle every step.

⏱ DAY 0 · PAYMENT CLAIM

We draft and serve a watertight Section 5 Payment Claim

This is the jurisdictional document. Get it wrong and the entire adjudication can be set aside. We make sure every Section 5(2) element is present.

Exact sum claimed and contractual due date
Detailed description of work or services rendered
All supporting documents attached
Clear statutory cause of action stated
Proper service by approved method (with proof)

⏱ DAY 1–10 · PAYMENT RESPONSE WINDOW

The non-paying party has 10 working days to respond

Under Section 6, they must admit, dispute or partially dispute the claim. Many disputes settle in this window — we handle any negotiation while preserving your rights.

If they pay — case closed, money recovered
If no response — claim is deemed disputed (no penalty to us)
If disputed — we move straight to formal adjudication

⏱ DAY 10+ · NOTICE OF ADJUDICATION

We serve formal Notice of Adjudication under Section 8

This commences the statutory adjudication. The clock now runs against the respondent — every delay tactic has a built-in deadline.

⏱ DAY 10–25 · ADJUDICATOR APPOINTMENT

We secure the right adjudicator for your case

Parties may agree on an adjudicator within 10 working days. Failing agreement, we apply to the AIAC for appointment. Choosing the right person matters — we know the panel.

Engineering background for technical disputes
Quantum specialist for valuation disputes
Legal expertise for contract interpretation issues

⏱ DAY 25–55 · WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

We prepare the Adjudication Claim, Response and Reply

This is where cases are won. We marshal evidence, draft submissions, and brief witnesses or experts. Three documents, all with hard deadlines.

Adjudication Claim — 10 working days after appointment
Adjudication Response — 10 working days from claim
Adjudication Reply — 5 working days from response

⏱ DAY 55–100 · DECISION

The adjudicator delivers a binding decision

The adjudicator has 45 working days from receipt of the Adjudication Response to issue a reasoned decision. The decision is binding from the moment it is delivered.

⏱ DAY 100+ · ENFORCEMENT

If they don't pay, we enforce — hard

An adjudication decision is paper until enforced. We deploy every tool CIPAA gives us, in parallel where appropriate.

Section 28 — register as a High Court judgment
Section 29 — suspend or slow down works
Section 30 — direct payment from the principal
Winding-up petition under the Companies Act 2016
Garnishee orders against bank accounts and debtors

📋 What you need to bring to your first meeting

The full construction contract and any variation orders
All progress claims, payment certificates and invoices
Correspondence about the unpaid amount (emails, letters, meeting minutes)
Architect's or engineer's instructions related to the disputed work
Photos and progress reports of the work in dispute
Bank statements showing what has and has not been paid
Any prior demand letters or notices you have sent or received

▍ FREQUENTLY ASKED

Common questions about the timeline.

What if I miss a deadline?

Missing a statutory deadline under CIPAA can be fatal to your case. The adjudicator generally has no discretion to extend statutory periods. This is why deadline management is one of the first things we lock down at the start of any matter.

Can the process be faster than 100 days?

In some cases, yes — particularly if the respondent pays during the Payment Claim or Payment Response stage. Many CIPAA matters resolve within 30–60 days when the claim is well-drafted and the respondent realises the writing is on the wall.

What if the respondent applies to set aside the decision?

Setting aside under Section 15 is narrow — limited to fraud, denial of natural justice, lack of independence, or excess of jurisdiction. We build claims to resist these challenges from day one. Setting-aside applications also do not automatically stop enforcement.

How much does the whole process cost?

Total costs (legal fees + adjudicator fees + AIAC admin) range from around RM30,000 for clear smaller claims to RM250,000+ for substantial disputes. We offer fixed-fee packages and clear scope letters before any work begins.

Ready to start your CIPAA claim?

The statutory clock only starts when you act. Talk to a specialist today — no obligation, no charge for the first conversation.

💬 WhatsApp Now 📞 +60 16-557 4789

💬 WhatsApp 📞 Call

▍ WHY MYCORP

Protection first. Specialists when it counts.

MyCorp helps construction companies catch contract risks before they sign — and, through our legal partner NZSK, brings in specialist CIPAA and construction-dispute lawyers the moment recovery is needed. Prevention and cure, in one place.

▍ BY THE NUMBERS

Prevention and recovery, together.

LoA

Vetting System

MyCorp's flagship tool reviews your Letter of Award and contracts for risks before you sign.

CIPAA

Via NZSK

Specialist statutory adjudication, arbitration and litigation handled by our licensed legal partner.

100%

Construction Focus

Everything we do is built for the construction industry — no generalist distractions.

▍ FOUR REASONS

What makes us different.

MyCorp pairs practical contract-vetting technology with access to genuine construction-dispute specialists at NZSK. Here is what that combination brings you.

Industry-Native Specialists

Through NZSK, you work with construction-dispute lawyers who understand BQ, MS 1314, PAM clauses and FIDIC sub-clauses — and read drawings as fluently as contracts. Adjudicators notice. Opposing counsel notice. It changes the dynamic of every dispute.

Transparent Engagement

Clear contract-vetting pricing from MyCorp, and transparent legal fee options through NZSK — fixed-fee CIPAA packages for clear-cut claims, tiered fees for complex disputes, scope agreed up front. No surprise invoices, no padded hours.

iii

Speed Without Sacrificing Strategy

CIPAA deadlines are punishing — a single missed day can sink a claim. NZSK brings the bench depth, templates and procedural discipline to file fast without cutting corners. Speed is built in, not an accident.

Recovery, Not Just Decisions

An adjudication decision is paper until enforced. The goal isn't winning the adjudication — it's the funds clearing in your account. NZSK keeps winding-up, garnishee, Section 30 and bond-call playbooks ready the moment your decision is issued.

▍ AREAS OF EXPERTISE

The full construction dispute spectrum.

Through NZSK, clients are covered across the disputes they actually face — from a stuck progress payment to a multi-million-ringgit international arbitration.

⚖

CIPAA adjudication & enforcement

⚖

Construction arbitration (AIAC, PAM, ICC, SIAC)

⚖

High Court construction litigation (NCvCC)

⚖

Performance bond and bank guarantee injunctions

⚖

Variation, EOT and loss & expense claims

⚖

Defective works and final account disputes

⚖

Contract review and risk drafting

⚖

Project insolvency and winding-up leverage

▍ OUR APPROACH

How we run every matter.

PHASE 01

Triage

Fast diagnostic of your position — strength of claim, jurisdictional risks, realistic recovery, optimal forum. You leave the first meeting knowing exactly where you stand.

PHASE 02

Strategy

Tailored action plan — CIPAA, arbitration, litigation, or sequenced combination. Clear scope letter, fixed timeline, and budget agreed in writing before we file anything.

PHASE 03

Execution

Tight deadline management, regular client updates, and proactive moves on the other side. We treat your file with the urgency we would want for our own business.

▍ CREDENTIALS

Qualifications, panels and memberships.

✓

Bar Council Malaysia (Advocates & Solicitors)

✓