亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）正式启动

On the morning of May 10, 2024, Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Malaysia), referred to as APIAC(Malaysia), was grandly inaugurated. The opening ceremony was held at 10 a.m. in the center of Kuala Lumpur, attended and witnessed by notable figures from the legal and financial sectors, including Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of APIAC, Datuk Lawrence S.F Chiong, Ms. Jane Yeo, Lawyer, Mr. C.Y Chan, Executive Director of DLC Consulting Ltd., Lawyer Raymond Ho, a senior Malaysian lawyer, and Lawyer Kevin Li from Zhang Shengfan Law Firm.

仪式开始前，到场嘉宾一起观看了亚太国际仲裁院的宣传片，共同见证亚太国际仲裁院的发展与愿景。

Before the ceremony, the guests watched a promotional video of APIAC, witnessing its development and vision together.

开业仪式上，马占军主席代表亚太国际仲裁院致辞。马占军主席指出，亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）将聚焦马来西亚国际商事贸易和投资纠纷的解决，为国际营商环境提供完善的法律保障、为当事人提供专业、高效、便捷的仲裁服务。亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）的落地，将提升马来西亚在全球商事争议解决中的地位，助力马来西亚成为国际商事仲裁的首选之地。

At the opening ceremony, President Ma Zhanjun delivered a speech on behalf of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber. President Ma pointed out that APIAC(Malaysia) will focus on resolving international commercial trade and investment disputes in Malaysia, providing comprehensive legal protection for the international business environment and providing professional, efficient, and convenient arbitration services for the parties involved. The establishment of APIAC(Malaysia) will enhance Malaysia's position in resolving global commercial disputes and help Malaysia become the preferred place for international commercial arbitration.

拿督张胜凡先生在致辞中指出，替代性争议解决机制（Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR）是指采用非诉讼的方式解决争议或纠纷，包括和解、调解和仲裁等，目的是通过更高效、更经济和更灵活的方式来解决国际贸易争端。亚太国际仲裁院以仲裁、调解的方式为当事人进行争端解决，致力于提供一个公正、透明和专业的平台，确保争议得到妥善处理。

In Datuk Lawrence S.F Chiong’s speech, he pointed out that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to the resolution of disputes or conflicts through non-litigation methods, including conciliation, mediation, and arbitration, with the aim of resolving international trade disputes in a more efficient, economical, and flexible manner. APIAC provides dispute resolution services for parties through arbitration and mediation, committed to offering a fair, transparent, and professional platform, ensuring disputes are properly resolved.

 随后，到场领导及嘉宾共同观赏了舞狮表演。锣鼓喧天，气势威震八方。亚太国际仲裁院如同醒狮，充满力量和活力，将持续在国际商事仲裁领域发挥重要作用。

Subsequently, the leaders and guests present enjoyed a lion dance performance. The sound of gongs and drums filled the air, demonstrating an impressive aura. Like an awakened lion, full of strength and vitality, APIAC will continue to play a significant role in the field of international commercial arbitration.

10点18分，亚太国际仲裁院马占军主席先生与拿督张胜凡先生共同为亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）揭牌剪彩。在各位领导和嘉宾的共同见证下，亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）正式揭幕落成。 

At 10:18, Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of APIAC, and Datuk Lawrence S.F Chiong jointly unveiled and cut the ribbon for the APIAC(Malaysia). With the joint witness of all leaders and guests, APIAC(Malaysia) was officially inaugurated.

开业典礼顺利完成后，马占军主席主持开展了关于“国际仲裁与争议解决”的主题沙龙。他表示，马来西亚作为一个多元化的国家，拥有优越的地理位置和丰富的法律资源。亚太国际仲裁院将以亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）作为重要支点，旨在解决国际商事争端，并提供专业、高效、便捷、公正的争端解决机制，促进国际贸易和投资的发展。同时，亚太国际仲裁院（马来西亚）将致力于为马来西亚及环太平洋国家和地区的法律工作者提供一个开放、透明、包容的平台，为国际贸易与投资提供最优质的仲裁服务，促进国际贸易和投资的繁荣发展。

After the successful opening ceremony, President Ma Zhanjun presided over a themed salon on "International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution". He stated that Malaysia, as a diverse country, boasts a superior geographical location and rich legal resources. APIAC will use APIAC(Malaysia) as a significant pivot, aiming to resolve international commercial disputes and provide a professional, efficient, convenient, and fair dispute resolution mechanism to promote the development of international trade and investment. At the same time, APIAC(Malaysia) will strive to provide an open, transparent, and inclusive platform for legal practitioners in Malaysia and the Pacific Rim countries and regions, offering the highest quality arbitration services for international trade and investment, and promoting the prosperous development of international trade and investment.

Based in the Asia-Pacific region and looking globally towards the future, the official launch of APIAC(Malaysia) will further elevate Malaysia's status in the field of international arbitration and provide more convenient and professional services for commercial dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. APIAC will continue to play its leading role in the field of international arbitration, injecting new vitality and momentum into the legal and business development of the Asia-Pacific region and even the world.