(1) A mediator shall facilitate a mediation and determine the manner in which the mediation is to be conducted.
(2) A mediator may assist the parties to reach a satisfactory resolution of the dispute and suggest options for the settlement of the dispute.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), the mediator shall act independently and impartially.
Malay text (authoritative)
Peranan pengantara
(1) Pengantara hendaklah memudahkan pengantaraan dan menentukan cara pengantaraan akan dijalankan.
(2) Pengantara boleh membantu pihak-pihak untuk mencapai penyelesaian yang memuaskan bagi pertikaian itu dan mencadangkan opsyen bagi penyelesaian pertikaian itu.
(3) Bagi maksud subseksyen (1), pengantara hendaklah bertindak secara bebas dan saksama.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).