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We believe in the freedom of expression according to the law. Therefore, we welcome views from our visitors on any matter relating to the legal profession and administration of justice in this country. Just email your views to the Web Administrator who reserves his right to edit or not to publish the same. Preference will be given to letters written exclusively for this website. Views and opinions expressed in this section do not necessarily reflect that of the Malaysian Bar, the Malaysian Bar Council or the Malaysian Bar Webmaster.
We welcome views from our visitors on any matter relating to the legal profession and administration of justice in this country. Just email your views to the Web Administrator who reserves his right to edit or not to publish the same.
Press statements issued by the Malaysian Bar Council from 1995.
In Memoriam( 145 items )
Obituaries of and news about departed members of the Bar, judicial and legal officers, distinguished jurists (local and international), including reference proceedings for departed members.
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.
Starting a new Practice If you are thinking of setting up your own law practice, click on the link above to view Bar Council's information and checklists to help you prepare for your new endeavour.
Litigation Asia Summit 2013 (19 to 21 May 2013) The Litigation Asia Summit brings together leading in-house counsel with specialist global law firms. As an invitation-only event , it offers regional general counsel and international external counsel an intimate environment for focused discussion of key new drivers shaping dispute resolution strategies. Click on the link above for more details.
Getting Started! Workshop (20 May 2013) Organised by the Bar Council Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee, this workshop will be held at 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, at Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium, First Floor, Bar Council, 15 Leboh Pasar Besar, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, on 20 May 2013 (Monday). The workshop carries seven 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.
GST Awareness Program-Implementation & Procedure of Legal Services
