5 November 2024 Principles Of Trust Hibah According To Syariah Regulatory And The NLC Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was presented by Murshidah Mustafa. The webinar covered the following areas: (i) “What is a Trust?” – Definition, purpose, and components of a trust (settlor, trustee, and beneficiary); (ii) “What is Hibah?” – Understanding Hibah as a gift under Islamic law and its components (giver, recipient, property, and offer/acceptance); (iii) “Trust & Hibah” – Principles and the formation of Trust Hibah through Hibah and Trust contracts; (iv) “Drafting Syariah-compliant documents” – Ensuring compliance with Islamic law and the National Land Code; (v) “Legal frameworks and disputes” – Key case laws such as Abu Bakar Mohd Isa v. Rosnani Awang (2016), and the interplay between civil and Syariah courts; (vi) “Applications of Trust Hibah” – Practical steps for estate planning to avoid disputes and ensure proper asset distribution during a lifetime...
3 & 4 October 2024 Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) Training for Lawyers (Part 3) The Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“ LAC KL ”),organised Part 3 of the YBGK training which focused on Criminal Trial Advocacy. It was held at the LAC KL Training Room, Level 3 WBPM. The training was conducted by Collin Andrew from 9:00am to 5:00pm. 14 lawyers attended the training. 5 October 2024 Legal Awareness Program – Rumah Ozanam, Petaling Jaya The legal awareness campaign organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“ LAC KL ”) is designed for school students with the aim to educate them about Malaysian laws and the manner in which the laws may impact them in the event of any wrongdoing. The outreach session took place at a shelter home, Rumah Ozanam located at Petaling Jaya, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.There were various crucial topics covered during this session including bullying, sexual harassment, and fighting at school. The speaker for this session wa...