FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT MOOT 2021

Hi, this is a long overdue post. I have procrastinated a lot. Since, it's new year's eve, I just had to post this one before 2022. 

Back in October and November 2021, I joined my last moot competition. Sad but just had to because final year of degree is tough. 

I joined the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot the (“FDI Moot"). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 FDI Moot Global Rounds in Seoul was held as an entirely virtual Round. So yeah it's still the same experience, virtual moot since 2019. My team and I joined the St Petersburg FDI Pre-Moot 2021 virtually as well. The FDI Moot is actually an annual competition that helps law students attain a practical understanding of the issues that arise out of these obligations between host States and foreign investors. To be honest, it was a new area of law for me. It was pretty difficult at first. Especially during the research stage. 

The 2021 FDI Moot case deals with an aviation sector investment (privatization program), which falters due to circumstances that the investor attributes to the economically distressed host State. The ensuing arbitration pursuant to a “new-generation” investment agreement and under the ICSID Arbitration (Additional Facility) Rules raises questions of the investor’s standing (due to the involvement of the home State), of amicus brief admissibility, of the use of an MFN provision, of the nature of FET claims and of appropriate standards of compensation. My part was mostly on the issue of investor's standing and the amicus brief admissibility. 

St Petersburg FDI Pre-Moot 2021 (23-24 October 2021) 

There were 24 teams altogether for the pre-moot. It was a golden opportunity for us to sharpen our arguments and practice our presentation before the global rounds. I gained so much insights from the arbitrators consisting of academicians, lawyers and arbitrators. 

FDI Moot Global Rounds 2021 (28 October – 3 November 2021)

My team and I gathered at our university so that we can moot together. It was so fun, 2 years online learning from home and finally going back to the university for just for few days made me so happy. We made it to Round 16 in the global rounds. I was super happy but that round was conducted at 11pm-1am. 

Look at my sleepy face. We lost this round and couldn't make it to quarter finals. Our opponents made it to the final round and literally won the whole competition. They were superb!!

It was an amazing journey, a roller coaster ride. I survived thanks to my teammates, coaches, family & friends for their endless support. 

Hoping for the best for 2022. Wish me luck! xoxo

SUPERPARK KL, Malaysia - Avenue K Shopping Mall

Back in November, I spent some time with my high school sweethearts at the SuperPark KL! 

Operating hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-7.30pm (Closed on Monday)

Location: Unit 4-1, Level 4, Avenue K Shopping Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur. 

It was quite a last minute plan so there were no tickets left on Klook (which would be much cheaper than on the SuperPark Website itself)

Klook : SuperPark : RM 42 (Weekdays & Weekends)

SuperPark Website : RM 47 (Weekdays) ; RM 53 (Weekends) 

My friends and I went there during the weekends. Please note that the price stated is for a 2 Hour Session. For a whole day session is RM 78 both weekdays & weekends which you can purchase it on the website. Also you need to buy their grip socks at the counter for RM6. 

After booking your slots online, make sure to come at least 15 mins early and to sign a waiver form that they sent you in your email after placing your booking online. 

You'll get these wristbands. There are also complimentary lockers for you to store your personal belongings, operated via your wristband.

The venue is fully air-conditioned and all visitors are required to wear SuperPark grip socks. Purple looks extra nice but they only have grey at that moment. 

Each activity has a "Game Rules" board outside, which you should read before attempting the activity as it also includes the amount of people/height required for the activities. Our fav activities at the SuperPark include the Tube Slide, Pedal Car Track, Flying Fox and the Trampolines. Some activities were not available due to Covid-19 (Hygiene purposes). 

The Tube Slide : You need to drag the big tube-tyre up the hill and then slide all the way back down. 

Dragging itself was sooooo tiring but the sliding part was fun! Except for how crazy fast it slides down. Don't worry it's safe. I'm still alive! This activity has a looooooooooong queue. I would suggest for you to try it out as soon as you come into the park. 

Pedal Car Track. This is the biggest size. Suitable for adults. There are smaller ones for the kids too. 

The Flying Fox. It's a mini version. The crew will explain to you the steps. 

Sit back, relax and fly~

Okay here's the trampoline. Jump to your heart's content! <3

Even better, the crew can teach you some tricks too!

Trampolines but this is actually a Valojump, an interactive game at the trampoline area

Overall it was a great experience. 2 hours were more than enough for me. Unless if you gotta spent your time in a looooong queue. Well, plan it right and hope this helps. 

Most importantly, have fun and be safe okay guys.

Also, we went to an outdoor park (Taman Botani KL) during the evening where the lighting was even better. Meet my high school sweethearts since 2014 <3

Until the next post! xoxo