Bar Council Industrial Law Committee Annual Dinner 2012
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Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:48am
The Bar Council Industrial Law Committee is pleased to announce its Annual Dinner, scheduled as follows:
Date: 6 Dec 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Putra
50350 Kuala Lumpur (next to PWTC)
Members of the Bar and pupils in chambers are invited to a sumptuous international buffet with Chairmen from the Industrial Courts of various states. Tickets for the dinner are priced at RM150 each. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis as only 100 seats are available.
Kindly complete and submit the attached reply slip to the Bar Council Secretariat by fax at 03-2031 6640 by 30 Nov 2012 (Friday).
Payment can be made by cheque (made payable to “Bar Council”) or by cash at the ground floor of the Bar Council Secretariat.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Selangor police chief Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said there was no cover-up in the death of A. Kugan and that a comprehensive investigation had been conducted.
Khalid, who is now deputy inspector-general of police, told the High Court that police constable V. Navindran had been charged to demonstrate to other cops that the force and the government would not be responsible for any "private actions" in the course of official duties.
(In June, the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court sentenced Navindran to three years' jail after finding him guilty of causing hurt to Kugan, a suspect in a luxury car theft case, in an interrogation room at the Taipan USJ police station in Subang Jaya on Jan 16, 2009.)
PETALING JAYA (Nov 29, 2012): The judiciary must continue appointing men and women of integrity and intelligence to the Bench regardless of race and religion, Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan said.
In his keynote address at the International Bar Association's 3rd Asia-Pacific Regional Forum Conference on Tuesday, the ruler said in order for Malaysia to be successful, foreign investors must not only have confidence in the government but also in the legal system.
"Our neighbours across the causeway have been successful to a large extent in achieving this and we in Malaysia must endeavour to do the same.
"It is imperative that our judiciary consists of some of our country's brightest legal minds so that the jurisprudence in this country can grow along with the economic development that is taking place in Malaysia," he said.
Sultan Muhammad called on Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Arifin Zakaria and Chief Judge of the High Court of Malaya Tan Sri Zulkefli Makinuddin to consider calling on the "legal eagles of the Bar" to do "national service" and urged lawyers aged 60 to 70 to serve on the Bench if they are financially sound.
The Last Lawyers Standing: Speech by Tommy Thomas, Member of the Bar, at the IBA’s 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference, Kuala Lumpur (26 Nov 2012)
I thank the Organising Committee of this IBA Conference for bestowing me with the honour of sharing my thoughts on the nobility of the legal profession, although they may regret extending the invitation after hearing my speech.
A review of your programme will give a clue to the staple diet of the international commercial bar. M & A, I.P and Finance constitute the bread and butter of successful corporate and commercial solicitors across the globe, while litigation and arbitration is exactly what the commercial barrister practises. The subjects covered for the 2 days are diverse, topical and illuminating; the speakers have impressive resumes and the audience will no doubt be enriched.
The Official Launch of the Malaysia Middle Temple Alumni Association (TMMTA)
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Monday, 15 October 2012 09:55am
Warm greetings from The Malaysia Middle Temple Alumni Association (TMMTA).
We are pleased to announce the Official Launch of TMMTA and shall be delighted with your gracious attendance. The details of this auspicious occasion are as follows:
Keynote Address by HRH Sultan Muhammad V, Sultan of Kelantan Darul Naim and Deputy King of Malaysia, at the IBA’s 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference, Kuala Lumpur (26 Nov 2012)
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 09:27am
The Honourable Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tun Arifin Zakaria, the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Dato’ Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, the Honourable Chief Judge of the High Court of Malaya, Tan Sri Zulkefli Makinuddin, Mr Akira Kawamura, President of the International Bar Association, Mr. Lim Chee Wee, President of the Malaysian Bar, Members of the Organising Committee, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning.
It is a distinct pleasure for me to be here at the Third International Bar Association Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference. It is timely that this conference titled as 'South East Asia and the Global Economy - Legal Developments' is being held here in Kuala Lumpur. Asia, in particular South East Asia, is regaining importance not only politically but also economically and socially.
Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia at the annual Australian Business Council dinner only this month said, “Asia's rise is a certainty” and her government aims to make it work for Australia. Its government white paper, 'Australia in the Asian Century' provides for a plan to make the global shift work for Australia. But we hope she will not selfishly pursue the plan for her country but remember that Australia has to co-exist with her Asian neighbours and work for the betterment of all. The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama accompanied by his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton was on his first foreign trip since his re-election - a three nation tour of Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar last week before attending the ASEAN Summit. I see this as significant - Asia is of tremendous importance to the rest of the world politically and more so economically especially when North America and Europe in particular are in economic turmoil.
Welcome Remarks by Lim Chee Wee, President, Malaysian Bar, at the IBA’s 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference, Kuala Lumpur (26 Nov 2012)
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 09:17am
A. Salutations
Mengadap Ke bawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Muhammad V Sultan Dan Yang Dipertuan Bagi Negeri Kelantan Darul Naim.
Ampun Tuanku beribu-ribu ampun, sembah patek mohon diampun.
Terlebih dahulu patek bagi pihak Majlis Peguam, pihak penganjur dan para hadirin sekalian ingin merafak sembah menjunjung kasih yang tidak terhingga, di atas perkenan Duli Tuanku, mencemar duli berangkat ke majlis IBA ini.
Ampun Tuanku.
Patek dengan segala hormat dan takzimnya memohon izin, limpah perkenan Duli Tuanku untuk meneruskan ucapan kepada barisan tetamu yang hadir dalam Bahasa Inggeris.
Yang Amat Arif Tun Arifin bin Zakaria
Chief Justice of the Federal Court Malaysia
Yang Amat Arif Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zulkefli bin Ahmad Makinudin
Chief Judge of Malaya
Mr Akira Kawamura, President of the IBA
Honourable Minister, Dato’ Sri Dr Ng Yen Yen
Minister of Tourism
Distinguished Excellencies, Judges, delegates and guests.
B. South East Asia and Malaysia in the Global Economy
The theme of this conference is most apt for South East Asia is today a major engine of growth in the depressed global economy. South East Asia has shown its resilience with its total population of around 600 million and its average economic growth of 5.2 % compared to the average global growth of 2.7 % for 2011.
It is also a poignant moment in Malaysia’s progress towards an inclusive and modern democracy with transformations in its economy, institutions and laws.
President's Message (Praxis, Oct-Dec 2012): The Malaysian Bar — “Important Partner” and “Equal Partner” in the Administration of Justice
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The most anticipated event for the Malaysian Bar this year was undoubtedly the International Malaysia Law Conference (“IMLC”), which took place from 26 to 28 Sept 2012. Resoundingly successful, it boasted several significant achievements: a line-up of celebrity inspirational speakers like Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes, Karen Tse and Ramli Ibrahim1; major policy speeches by the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Federal Court; a Fundamental Freedoms Fringe Fest, celebrating human rights; a full-fledged “Anything Legal” exhibition; and the largest-ever number of registered participants (589 in all), and speakers and moderators from abroad (numbering 48), at a law conference organised by the Bar.
I say, without hesitation, that this is the best Malaysian Bar law conference to date, as it also featured other notable firsts: expanded scope to include topics outside the legal arena; inclusion of the Raja Aziz Addruse Memorial Lecture Series; and use of information technologies, such as deployment of radio-frequency identification technologies, and social media and web broadcasting.
On behalf of the Bar, I thank Raphael Tay, Chairperson of the IMLC 2012 Organising Committee, and the Bar Council Secretariat team, led by Chief Executive Officer Rajen Devaraj, for their tremendous work — in both quality and quantity — in organising a law conference that is unparalleled in the history of the Bar.
Bar Council 2013/2014 election: 23 contenders for 12 openings
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Thursday, 01 November 2012 09:17am
Contributed by Chin Oy Sim, Deputy CEO, Bar Council
This item has been updated since initial publication.
23 candidates have filed nomination papers for election to the Bar Council for the 2012/2013 term, pursuant to section 49 of the Legal Profession Act 1976. They are:
1. Andrew Khoo Chin Hock (Selangor)
2. Arunachalam Kasi (Kuala Lumpur)
3. Domnic Selvam (Perak & Penang)
4. George Varughese (Selangor)
5. Hanif Hassan (Negeri Sembilan)
6. Hendon Mohamed (Kuala Lumpur)
7. Dato’ Jahaberdeen @ Jabar (Selangor)
8. Datuk Kuthubul Zaman Bin Bukhari (Johore)
9. Dato’ Low Beng Choo (Kuala Lumpur)
10. Mohamad Ezri (Penang)
11. Mohd Khairul Azam Bin Abdul Aziz (Kuala Lumpur)
12. Rajpal Singh (Selangor)
13. Rao Suryana Binti Abdul Rahman (Kedah / Perlis)
14. Raphael Tay (Kuala Lumpur & Johore)
15. Ravi Nekoo (Kuala Lumpur)
16. Richard Wee Thiam Seng (Kuala Lumpur)
17. Roger Chan Weng Keng (Kuala Lumpur)
18. Seira Sacha Abu Bakar (Selangor)
19. Steven Thiru (Kuala Lumpur)
20. Haji Sulaiman Abdullah (Selangor)
21. Syahredzan Johan (Kuala Lumpur)
22. Tony Woon Yeow Thong (Negeri Sembilan)
23. Dato’ Yasmeen Shariff (Kuala Lumpur & Kedah / Perlis)
2013 Bar Council subscription Click the link above to download Circular 090/2013 pertaining to the 2013 Bar Council subscription, including the payment guide and a set of Frequently-Asked-Questions.
2013 Hotel Corporate Rates Attending seminars? Going for a holiday? Click on the link above to check out the list of hotel corporate rates for Members of the Bar, which is updated regularly.
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MSLSSL and MCLJ Conference on Employment and Labour Laws 2013 (30 May 2013) Organised by the Malaysian Society for Labour and Social Security Law and Malaysian Current Law Journal, this conference entitled “Current Issues on Employment and Labour Laws” will be held at 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, on 30 May 2013 (Thursday). The conference carries six CPD points. Click on the link above for more details.
International Arbitration Conference by CIArb Malaysia (22 to 24 Aug 2013) Organised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, this conference will be held at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, 10 Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Penang, from 22 to 24 Aug 2013 (Thursday to Saturday). The conference carries 10 CPD points. Early-bird rate ends on 30 Apr 2013. Click on the link above for more details.
“Transforming Criminal Justice” One-week Study Programme (25 to 29 Nov 2013) Organised by Public Administration International (“PAI”), this UK-based one-week study programme entitled “Transforming Criminal Justice: from Joined-up Justice to Multi-agency Approaches” will be held in London from 25 to 29 Nov 2013 (Monday to Friday). For further enquiries, please contact PAI by telephone at +44 (0)20 7580 3590, by fax at +44 (0)20 7580 4746, or by email at pai@public-admin.co.uk.
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The most anticipated event for the Malaysian Bar this year was undoubtedly the International Malaysia Law Conference (“IMLC”), which took place from 26 to 28 Sept 2012. Resoundingly successful, it boasted several significant achievements: a line-up of celebrity inspirational speakers like Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes, Karen Tse and Ramli Ibrahim1; major policy speeches by the Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice of the Federal Court; a Fundamental Freedoms Fringe Fest, celebrating human rights; a full-fledged “Anything Legal” exhibition; and the largest-ever number of registered participants (589 in all), and speakers and moderators from abroad (numbering 48), at a law conference organised by the Bar.
Circular No 115/2013: Seminar on Enforcement of Judgment (4 June 2013)
