Circular No 181/2017
Dated 21 Aug 2017
To Members of the Malaysian Bar
The Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Latifah bt Hj Mohd Tahar, has extended to us a copy of Arahan Amalan Ketua Hakim Negara Bil 1 Tahun 2017 (“Arahan Amalan 1/2017"), dated 17 Aug 2017, which we received today, 21 Aug 2017. Arahan Amalan 1/2017 pertains to the handling of security offence cases under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Act 747).
Please be informed that Arahan Amalan 1/2017 took immediate effect.
Arahan Amalan Bil 1 Tahun 2013 entitled “Akta Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-Langkah Khas) 2012” dated 29 Jan 2013 (contained in Bar Council Circular No 035/2013 dated 7 Feb 2013), is thereby revoked.
Thank you.
Roger Chan Weng Keng
Secretary
Malaysian Bar