[ Arbitration – Stay of proceedings – International Arbitration Act, s 6 – Prima facie standard – Tomolugen three-stage test – Valid arbitration agreement – Dispute within scope – Agreement inoperative or incapable of being performed – Non-payment of deposit – Refund request – Resignation of arbitrator – Prolonged inactivity – Just and equitable winding-up – Public policy – Balance of prejudice – Stay refused. ]

SUTERA ENERGY SDN BHD v APPSMITHS SUTERA SDN BHD, APPSMITHS SDN BHD

BCY/4/2025

Decision date: 30 Sep 2025