The Kuala Lumpur Bar Blog

The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee (“KLBC”) 2008/09 has been in office for about 7 months now. It is appropriate at this juncture for the KLBC to furnish members with a mid-term report on the work that has been carried out thus far. The KLBC has about another 5 months to go, until the AGM on 19.02.2009, and though many activities have been lined up for the next 5 months, we would welcome feedback from members on what more we can do and how we can serve you better. Just drop us an e-mail klbc@klbar.org.my or fax 26911090. Click here for the mid-term report.

Dear members of the KL Bar We have been notified by the Senior Registrar of the KL Subordinate Courts, Puan Ong Wee Ching that the counter for the filing of new summonses at the KL Subordinate Courts will close early, i.e.at 10.30a.m., on 30th September 2008. Kindly take note of the above. Yours faithfully, Dahlia W.M. Lee Chairperson KL Bar Court Liaison Committee

Dear members of the KL Bar and pupils-in-chambers, The theme for our Kuala Lumpur Bar Annual Dinner and Dance 2008 is " Magical Fairytale - A Whole New World " Make a date with us and join the legal fairies, goblins, elves, witches, princes and princesses on 29 November 2008 (Saturday) at 7.30pm in the Topaz Ballroom, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. This year, you will be truly mesmerised by a spectacular illusion act by Anslem Roy, Winner of the International Merlin Award, USA and be enchanted by a dance performance by award winning professional dancers. Many fabulous lucky draw prizes are up for grabs and the grand prize for the lucky draw for this year is a 32" LCD TV. There will also be special prizes for the best dressed fairy tale character (male and female). So come live your fairy tale with us on 29 November 2008 (Saturday) and purchase the tickets at RM160 each or RM1,600 per table at the KL Bar Secretariat soonest possible as seats are very limited and will onl

Y.A.A. the Chief Justice of Malaysia after consultation with Y.A.A. the President of the Court of Appeal, Y.A.A. the Chief Judge of Malaya, and Y.A.A. the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, issued the aforementioned Practice Direction No. 1 / 2008. Click here for a copy of the Practice Direction. The Practice Direction outlines the matters that must be considered by the Court when dealing with an application for adjournment of cases. It revokes the Practice Direction No. 1/2004. And it takes effect from 1 August 2008. Having serious concerns regarding paragraph 1 (iii) and (v) and that the same is equally applicable to paragraph 2, the KLBC had on 5 September 2008 met with the Chief Judge of Malaya to address these concerns. Y.A.A. the Chief Judge of Malaya agreed to look into the matters raised. The KLBC will continue to follow up on this matter. Brendan Navin Siva Honorary Secretary Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee

The KLBC understands that Y.B. Dato' Seri Anwar's case is coming up for mention at the KL Court Complex tomorrow, 24.09.2008. We are unable to confirm if there is going to be any traffic disruption but based on past experience, the previous being on 10.09.2008, many members had difficulties getting into the Court due to heavy traffic and high security. To avoid any inconvenience, members who have matters at the KL Courts tomorrow morning are urged to arrive at the Court Complex early. Kindly take note. Dahlia W.M. Lee Chairperson KL Bar Court Liaison Committee

Dear members of the KL Bar, The KLBC strongly urges all members of the KL Bar to attend the EGM of the Malaysian Bar this Saturday convened by the Bar Council, Date: 20.09.2008 Time: 10.00 a.m. (Registration counter will open at 9.00 a.m.) Venue: Dewan Lee San Choon Level 2, Wisma MCA Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (Next to Nikko Hotel) The motion proposed by the Bar Council to be considered at the EGM is as follows: WHEREAS THE MALAYSIAN BAR: (a) Outraged that the Internal Security Act 1960 (‘ISA’) has recently been used to arrest Raja Petra Kamaruddin (a blogger), Tan Hoon Cheng (a journalist) and Teresa Kok (a member of Parliament); (b) Deeply concerned that at present, there are more than 60 individuals detained under the ISA; (c) Reiterating its earlier call, by its resolution of 15 March 2008, for the immediate and unconditional release of all persons presently detained without tr

We have been informed by the High Court that there have been incidences of letters sent via fax by lawyers having not been received by the Civil Division of the High Court because the letters were being sent to the wrong numbers. Arising from this, the Deputy Registrar has furnished us with the list of the fax numbers for the respective Registrars and the Judges' Secretaries of the said Division for members' reference. Click here to view the list. Yours faithfully Dahlia W.M. Lee Chairperson KL Bar Court Liaison Committee

View Larger Map Dear All, Once again, the KL-Young Lawyers Committee is organising a "Buka Puasa" jamuan on Wednesday, 17th Sept 2008 from 6.30pm onwards . Venue: Medan Ikan Bakar Kampong Baru, 43, Jalan Raja Abdullah 53100 KL. This place is opposite the Universiti KL and DBKL building in Jalan Raja Abdullah and diagonally opposite SME Bank, Bank Islam and Sheraton Imperial Hotel along Jalan Sultan Ismail, all within walking distance if you park nearby.Parking is also available next to the DBKL building. Click here for a Map . The Medan is buffet styled and it costs about RM20 nett per person. The Medan promises a lot of variety like Ikan Bakar, Lauk Kampong, Ulam, Kerabu, assortments of chinese, western and thai cuisine. Mouth watering, indeed. All are welcome to join in. However, to facilitate booking with the proprietors, please let Melissa Dass of the KL Bar ( melissa@klbar.org.my or 03 2692 0745) or myself ( h.r.dipendra@gmail.com ) know by Monday (15 Sept 2008), if yo

KL Bar Professional Development Committee Conference Sponsorship Programme 2008/09 Dear members of the KL Bar, Sponsorship to attend the 21st Lawasia Conference - “Challenging Asia” 29 October to 1 November 2008, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur The KL Bar Professional Development Committee (“PDC”) is pleased to announce that the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee intends to sponsor 5 members of the KL Bar of between 4 to 7 years of practice to attend the 21st Lawasia Conference scheduled to be held from 29 October to 1 November 2008 at the KL Convention Centre. Those interested, please complete the Application Form and e-mail klbc@klbar.org.my or fax (26911090) it to the KL Bar Secretariat by 30 September 2008 . A selection process will be carried out and only successful candidates will be notified. If necessary, the PDC will conduct an interview of the applicants. Click here for the Application form. For more info on the Conference, you may log on to www.lawasiakl2008.org . Yours sinc

Dear members of the KL Bar, KL Bench & Bar Get-together 2008/09 The annual KL Bench & Bar Get-together is here again. Details of the event are as follows: Date : 17.10.2008 (Friday) Time : 7.30 p.m. onwards Venue : Rick's Cafe Casablanca One Bangsar, Jalan Ara Bangsar Baru Theme : “Casablanca - 1940's” High Court and Session Court Judges, Magistrates and Registrars from both the KL Courts and the Industrial Court Bench are invited, together with the Attorney General and several officers from his chambers as well as several department heads of the Insolvency Office at Putrajaya. Do not miss this once-a-year opportunity to interact with the members of the KL Judiciary and Legal Services in an informal atmosphere. For the first time, we are having a theme, “Casablanca-1940’s” for the event. So please come in 1940’s styles which is an era where dresses highlight ladies with hour-glass figures and gents in sports jacket and tux were the order for