Technological advancement has played a considerable role in introducing a new dispute resolution mechanism called electronic arbitration (hereinafter referred to as e-arbitration) to the dispute resolution industry. Therefore, the Malaysian arbitration system must evolve in tandem with the advancement of modern technologies. Based on doctrinal legal research, this article seeks to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats ('S.W.O.T') of using e-arbitration. It has been discovered that e-arbitration can supplement the Malaysian dispute resolution industry. Moreover, e-arbitration's weaknesses and threats only relate to operational and initial implementation issues. Finally, it is concluded that the Malaysian Government should strengthen its dispute resolution legal framework with e-arbitration.

ABSTRAK

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