5 October 2016
Pupils Introduction Session
As a
monthly tradition organised by the Pupils Committee, the Pupils Introduction
Session for October was held on 5 October 2016. The session, attended by 72
pupils, was led by Shashi Devan and Dinesh Muthal. The purpose of the session
is to introduce pupils to the structure of the Malaysian Bar and the Kuala
Lumpur Bar, the election to both the Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur Bar
Committee (KLBC) and the highlights of the Malaysian Bar. It included a session
for pupils to raise issues and problems faced by them during their pupillage
period and other members of the KLBC were also present to provide input and
possible solutions. Like previous sessions, the pupils were also shown a video
montage of the History of the Malaysian Bar.
18
October 2016
PDC
Seminar on Family Mediation
Organised by the Professional Development Committee
(PDC), this seminar was presented by Serene Ong Si Oui on 18 October 2016 at
the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 16
participants. The seminar covered the following topics: "What is
Mediation?"; "Why Mediate?"; "What can Mediation do that
Litigation and Arbitration cannot?"; "The Mediation process";
"The lawyer's role in Mediation" and "Will Mediation replace
Litigation".
22
October 2016
Cheque
Presentation to NASOM
On
22 October 2016, KLBC Chairman Ravin Singh and YLC Chairperson Alex Anton Netto
presented the proceeds from the YLC Charity Gala held on 5 August 2016
amounting to RM37,000 to NASOM (National Autism Society of Malaysia).
Representing NASOM in receiving the cheque were Razlin Murat (Chief Executive)
and Anne Subashini Sivananthan (Assistant Honorary Secretary).
24 October 2016
Meeting with
the Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Land Office
The Corporate & Conveyancing
Practice Committee was invited by the Bar Council Conveyancing Practice
Committee to attend a meeting with the Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Land
Office on 24 October 2016. The main issue discussed at the meeting was the
amendments to the Garis Panduan
Pendaftaran Urusniaga Dan Bukan Urusniaga PPTGWPKL.
26
October 2016
YLC
Seminar on The Fundamentals of Civil Procedure
Organised
by the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC), this seminar was presented by Wan Zafran
Pawancheek on 26 October 2016 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
The seminar was attended by 55 participants. The seminar focused on basic civil
procedure in the Malaysian Courts i.e: Court processes/sub-processes in
practice and in relation to the Rules of Court 2012 and other aspects of civil
procedure – case management, litigation/caseload management, document management
(enclosures/cause lists/e-filing), conduct of proceedings (issues with
applications, appeals, submissions, preparation of orders, service, practice
direction compliance), exception handling (urgencies/delays, adjournments,
witnesses, irregularities and non-compliances), interactions with
courts/opponents/ clients, and other matters that may not be immediately
obvious to unacquainted court practitioners.
5
November 2016
YLC
Visit to the Paediatric Ward at HKL
The
members of the Young Lawyers Committee embarked on a visit to the paediatric
unit of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital (HKL) on 5 November 2016. The focus
was on the little ones currently battling cancer. YLC was glad to have around
12 of its members present, equipped with Happy Meals from McDonalds, balloons
and stuff toys to bring some much needed cheer to the children in the ward.
8
November 2016
PDC
Seminar on Acquisition and Disposal of Shares in Real Property Company of RM2
as the Paid up Capital
Organised
by the Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was presented by Lim
Kien Chai on 8 November 2016 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The seminar was attended by 85 participants. The seminar covered the following
topics: "Revisit the business strategy of using RM2.00 paid-up company to
buy and/or keep real property."; "What is Share sale in the context
of a property investment company?"; "How does it differ from Asset
sale by a property investment company?"; "How do you determine the
price of the shares of Real Property Company?"; "How to differentiate
chargeable gains accruing from the disposal of real property assets from the
disposal of real property company shares?"; and "How to differentiate
real property transactions resulting in capital or revenue gains?".
9
November 2016
YLC
Seminar on the Fundamentals of Admiralty Law in Malaysia
Organised
by the Young Lawyers Committee (YLC), this seminar was presented by Trishelea
Ann Sandosam on 9 November 2016 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 5:30
pm. The seminar was attended by 18 participants. The seminar covered the
following topics: "Admiralty Jurisdiction"; "Ship Arrest as
Security"; "Considerations before Arrest"; "Effect of
Arrest"; "Security and Release"; "Maintenance of Ship
during Arrest"; "Judicial sale of a Ship"; "Determination
of Priorities"; and "Effect of Arbitration Clauses”.
10
November 2016
Pupils Introduction Session
As a
monthly tradition organised by the Pupils Committee, the Pupils Introduction
Session for November was held on 10 November 2016. The session, attended by 83
pupils, was led by Shashi Devan and Dinesh Muthal. The purpose of the session
is to introduce pupils to the structure of the Malaysian Bar and the Kuala
Lumpur Bar, the election to both the Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur Bar
Committee (KLBC) and the highlights of the Malaysian Bar. It included a session
for pupils to raise issues and problems faced by them during their pupillage
period and other members of the KLBC were also present to provide input and
possible solutions. Like previous sessions, the pupils were also shown a video
montage of the History of the Malaysian Bar.
12
November 2016
Kuala
Lumpur-Malacca Bar Series 2016
This Series was held at Forum
19, Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya on 12 November 2016 with Kuala Lumpur Bar playing
host. Kuala Lumpur Bar beat Malacca Bar in two games and drew one game, winning
at Men’s Futsal 13-1, Ladies Futsal 7-2 and drawing at Badminton 2-2 to become
the overall champion. The prize-giving lunch was held at B&W café in Forum
19 itself and was well attended by the participants from both Bars. Click here to view the photos.
15
November 2016
CCPC
Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering in Malaysia
Organised
by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee (CCPC), this workshop
was presented by Tee Suat Hong, Krishna Dhallumah and Donny Kwa on 15 November
2016 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The seminar was
attended by 38 participants. The seminar covered the following topics:
“Introduction to AMLA”; “What are money laundering offences”; “Cases under
AMLA”; “Do Legal Firms have obligations to report”; “Resources available”;
“What are suspicious transactions”; “What is cash threshold for reporting”; and
“Conflict of duty under s.126 Evidence Act on professional communication”.
17
November 2016
Corporate
Workshop for Pupils
The Pupils Committee
organised a Corporate Workshop specifically for pupils on 17 November 2016
focusing primarily on the practical aspects of handling a brief covering the
following areas, "Overview: Negotiation, Due Diligence and Drafting
Process"; "Commercial Considerations"; "Practical Pointers including
Common Mistakes when Drafting"; "Salient Clauses including
Consideration, Conditions Precedent, Completion, Etc"; "Covenants and
Warranties by both Vendors And Purchasers"; "Boiler Plate
Clauses"; and "Remedies for Breach of Contract". 46 pupils
attended the Workshop which was conducted by Addy Herg.
30
November 2016
PDC
Seminar for Lawyers on Profit from Disposal of Real Property: Capital Gains,
Business Gains or Income?
Organised
by the Professional Development Committee (PDC), this seminar was presented by Lim
Kien Chai on 30 November 2016 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The seminar was attended by 63 participants. The primary objective of this
seminar was to assist lawyers to guide their clients in determining whether a
disposal of property is governed under RPGT Act 1976 or ITA 1967.
