7 May 2019
Seminar on
Understanding Clients’ Corporate Annual Reports & Its Financial Statements
Organised by the Professional
Development Committee, this seminar was presented by Lim Kien Chai at the KL
Bar Auditorium from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 85
participants and covered, amongst others, "Introductory on its
importance"; "Accounting jargons made understandable for
lawyers"; "What are the components of Annual Report?";
"What are these: ledger accounts, journal entries, double-entries,
T-accounts?"; "Why this term “Trial Balance”?"; "Why this term
“Balance Sheet”?"; "What are the salient features of a Balance
Sheet?"; "What are and the types of Assets?"; "What are and
the types of Liabilities?"; and " Are Balance Sheet’s liabilities an
indication of “not good” financial position and/or poor financial management”.
8 May 2019
Pupils Introduction Session
A monthly tradition, the May’s Pupils Introduction
Session was held on 8 May 2019. The session, led by Alvin Oh, was attended by
84 pupils. The purpose of the Pupils Introduction 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. The other
members of the KLBC were also present to provide input and possible solutions.
17 May 2019
Seminar on Insolvency Act
1967 | Revamping The Bankruptcy Act 1967
Organised
by the Professional Development Committee, this seminar was presented by Trevor
Jason Mark Padasian at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The
seminar was attended by 54 participants and covered, amongst others,
"Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2016 – Insolvency Act 1967";
"Government’s Objectives"; "Subordinate Legislation – Insolvency
Rules 2017 and Insolvency (Voluntary Arrangement) 2017"; "Minimum
Threshold Increase (RM30,000 to RM50,000)"; "Single Order
Bankruptcy"; "Voluntary Arrangement"; "Substituted
Service"; "Social Guarantors and Other Guarantors";
"Prohibited Objections to Discharge of Bankrupt"; "Automatic
Discharge of Bankrupt"; and "Effective Dates of the Amendments".
25 May 2019
Workshop on Mental Health And
Wellness At The Workplace
This workshop, held at the KL Bar Auditorium
from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, was a collaboration between the Gender Equality and
Diversity Committee and Lean in Malaysia and supported by the Australian High
Commission. The event was attended by 54 participants. The Australian High
Commissioner, Andrew Goledzinowski, attended the event and also delivered the
keynote address. The panel session comprising three different personalities
namely Azran Osman Rani, CEO & Co-Founder of Naluri; Eulis Rachmatiah Iskandar,
Head of Ethics from Celcom Axiata Berhad; and Andre Gan, Managing Partner of
Wong & Partners shared their experiences and their tips on handling stress
at the workplace. Azran also held a break-out session for the participants.
Read the full report in RELEVAN, Issue
No. 1 | August 2019.
29 May 2019
Corporate Workshop For Pupils
Organised by the
Pupils Committee, this workshop was conducted by Sheba Gumis at the KL Bar
Auditorium from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Attended by 97 participants, the workshop
focused 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".
30 May 2019
Seminar on Division Of
Matrimonial Assets
Organised by the Professional
Development Committee, this seminar was presented by Vicky Alahakone at the KL
Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Among the issues discussed were Section
76 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 and how the Malaysian Courts
have interpreted this section before they arrive at a decision/order. The
speaker also discussed whether there was an urgent need to amend Section 76 so
that the Malaysian Laws will be in line
with the current laws and trends in other developed nations with regard to the
division of matrimonial assets. The seminar was attended by 46 participants.
1-2 June 2019
YLC Retreat
Organised
by the Young Lawyers Committee, the Young Lawyers Retreat was a team-building
and mission-setting activity where new members would gather to ideate and
decide on the plan for the committee for the year. The retreat was held at MU
Hotel, Ipoh on 1 and 2 June 2019. It was
attended by 45 participants. Read the full report
in RELEVAN,
Issue No. 1 | August 2019.
12 June 2019
Pupils Introduction Session
A monthly tradition, the June’s Pupils Introduction
Session was held on 12 June 2019. The session, led by Rajsurian Pillai, was
attended by 108 pupils. The purpose of the Pupils Introduction 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. The other members of the KLBC were also present to provide input and
possible solutions.
Also included in the Pupils Introduction Session was
a session on “Diversity & Inclusion” which aim was to educate and create
awareness among the pupils on, amongst others, issues related to gender
sensitisation, sexual harassment and unconscious bias. The session was
conducted by Goh Siu Lin.
15 June 2019
Legal Research Workshop
Organised by the Pupils
Committee, this workshop was conducted by Dr.
Pathmavathy Satyamoorthy, Malaysian Bar’s Librarian, Ahmad Hamidi bin Abdul
Rahim, Research Specialist with LexisNexis, Nizam Bashir and Surendra Ananth,
advocates and solicitors,at the KL Bar Auditorium from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. The
workshop was attended by 92 participants and covered, amongst others, “Research
methods and resources”; “Research from a practitioner’s perspective and
presentation on search results”; and “How to more effectively use tools at
hand”.
18 June 2019
Seminar on An Introduction To
Sports Law
Organised by the Professional
Development Committee, this seminar was presented by Richard Wee at the KL Bar Auditorium from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The seminar was attended by
24 participants and covered, amongst others, “An Overview of Sports Law”;
“General Framework of Sports Law”; “Sports Contracts”; “Doping”; and “Branding
and Intellectual Property in Sports”.
20 June 2019
Seminar on Islamic Banking
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing
Practice Committee, this seminar was presented by Syed Adam Alhabshi at the KL
Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The seminar was attended by 29
participants and covered, amongst others, “The Philosophical Foundations of
Islamic Finance”; “Basic Prohibitions in Islam related to Islamic Banking”; and
“Ethics in Islamic Financial Services”.
26 June 2019
Criminal Litigation Workshop
For Pupils
Organised by
the Pupils Committee, this workshop was conducted by Lim Chi Chau and Jacky Loi
Yap Loong at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Attended by 56
participants, this workshop focused primarily on the practical aspects of
handling a brief covering the following areas, "Obtaining Client's
Statement”; “Bail Application”; “Mitigation”; and “Trial Process".
27 June 2019
Meeting With The Managing
Judge Of The Kuala Lumpur Courts And Criminal Division Of The Kuala Lumpur High
Court
This meeting between the Managing Judge of the Kuala
Lumpur Courts, the Criminal Division of the Kuala Lumpur High Court, KLBC
Criminal Law Practice Committee, Legal Aid Foundation (“YBGK”) and KL Legal Aid
Centre was held at 3:30 pm at Bilik Melati, Level 6, Kuala Lumpur Court
Complex. The main discussion was on issues pertaining to YBGK. The KLBC
Criminal Law Practice Committee was represented by its Chairperson, Jacky Loi
whileYBGK was represented by Ravi Nekoo and KL Legal Aid Centre was represented
by Collin Arvind Andrew.
28 June 2019
Seminar On Profits From
Disposal Of Real Property: Chargeable Gains Or Business Income?
Organised
by the Professional Development Committee, this seminar was presented by Lim Kien
Chai at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The seminar was attended
by 28 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 the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 or Income Tax Act 1967.
29 June 2019
7th KL Bar Futsal Competition
Organised by the Sports
Committee, the competition was held at Samba De Futsal, Petaling Jaya. A total
of 22 teams (19 Men’s and 3 Women’s) participated in the event and the results
were as follows:
Men’s Category
- Cup
Champion - Jingli Nona FC 3
Best Player - P. Haresh
- Plate
Winner - Wolfpack FC
Best Player - Ryan Quek
Women’s
Category
Champion - Goal Digger
Best Player - Elli Famira
29 June 2019
Sambutan Amal Aidilfitri
Organised by the Young Lawyers Committee, this Hari Raya
get-together was held at Pusat Jagaan Rumah Kesayangan in Petaling Jaya at
10:00 am. RM1,400.00 was collected from Members of the Bar which was allocated
towards meals, duit Raya and Raya gifts for the children, as well as groceries for the home.
29 June 2019
Charity Night 2018 - Cheque
Presentation To CLAPAM
Proceeds from the 14th Charity Night
organised by the Young Lawyers Committee on 12 October 2018 amounting to RM40,084.85
was presented to the representatives of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of
Malaysia (CLAPAM) at 3:00 pm at Wisma Central,
Jalan Ampang.
5 July 2019
Seminar on To Generalise Or
To Specialise?
Organised by the Young Lawyers Committee, this
seminar was presented Fahri Azzat, Syarihah Razman, Amir Zharif Abdullah and
Rajsurian Pillai at the KL Bar Auditorium from 2:45 pm to 5:45 pm. The seminar,
attended by 79 participants, was moderated by Louis Liaw. Amongst the issues
discussed at the seminar were, “The pros and cons of specialising”; “The
methods of personal branding”; “The factors and implications of setting up a
law firm”; and “Can a non-litigator switch to litigation practice and
vice-versa?”.
9 & 10 July 2019
Two-Day Practical Workshop On
Basic Conveyancing Practice
Organised by the Corporate and Conveyancing
Practice Committee, this workshop was presented by Lee Peck Ha, R. Yogeswari,
Dennis Teoh, Susan Joseph, Chong Wai Kuan, Nahzatul Ain, Sarah Kambali, Daphne
Lew Chah Yee and Donny Kwa Soo Chuan at the KL Bar Auditorium from 9:00 am to
6:00 pm. The workshop was attended by 65 participants and covered, amongst
others, “Options to Purchase”; “Crafting the Final SPA”; “Conditions,
Precedents and Subsequent”; “Private Caveats”; “Conflict of Interest”;
“AMLATFAPUA”; “Clients Management”; “Clients’ Interest”; “Risk Management
(Chaos, Claims & Billing)”; “Land Acquisition”; “RPGT (Act 169)”;
“Completion Delays”; and “Conveyancing Process A-Z”.
12 July 2019
Sponsored Tax Seminar:
Taxation Of Intellectual Property Rights & Digital Economy
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee and sponsored by Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, this seminar
was presented by S. Saravana Kumar and Bahari Yeow Tien Hong at the KL Bar
Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The seminar was attended by 27
participants.
13 July 2019
Seminar on Financial Planning
And Insurance
Organised by the Young Lawyers Committee, this
seminar was presented by Jeno Chong, Group Agency Manager of Great Eastern Life
and Ooi Sie Yuan, a UOB KayHian Dealer at the KL Bar Auditorium from 9:00 am to
12:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 50 participants. The objectives of the
seminar were to raise awareness among young lawyers on the importance of wealth
protection through proper insurance planning and for them to learn about the
practical ideas and solutions on wealth accumulation through proper investment
tools.
16 July 2019
Seminar on Advocacy In
Relation To Ex-Parte Applications For Interim Injunctions
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee, this seminar was presented by Gananathan Pathmanathan and James
Khong Yoon Hong at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The seminar,
attended by 103 participants, aimed to highlight the effective advocacy skills
required in making ex-parte applications for interim injunctions.
19 July 2019
Seminar on An Introduction To
Industrial Court Procedures
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee, this seminar was presented by Atan Mustaffa Yussof Ahmad at the KL
Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The seminar was attended by 70
participants and covered, amongst others, "Industrial Relations Act
1967"; "Industrial Court Rules 1967"; "Industrial Relations
Regulations 1967"; "The Industrial Court"; "Industrial
Court Proceedings"; "Preparing and Presenting"; "Costs and
Awards"; "The nature of awards"; "The limits imposed by
Sec. 30(6) IRA"; "Effect of an award"; "Avenues to
challenge an award of the Industrial Court"; "Judicial review";
"Application under Sec. 33A"; "Stay of award"; and
"Non-compliance of an award and penalty".
19 July 2019
Meeting With Judges And The
Director Of The Kuala Lumpur Courts
This meeting between KLBC Civil Practice &
Court Liaison Committee (“CPCLC”), the Managing Judge and the Administration of
the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex was held at 3:00 pm at Bilik Anggerik, Level 6,
Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. The CPCLC was represented by its Co-Chairpersons -
Harleen Kaur (Leena) and Nizam Bashir and members - Wong Chong Ee and Syafinaz Vani. The issues that were discussed were about
toilets, cafeteria, car park and etc. Most issues raised came from the feedback
counter on 11 April 2019.
23 July 2019
Seminar In Bahasa Malaysia:
Gambaran Keseluruhan Akta Keterangan 1950
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee, this seminar was presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramalinggam Rajamanickam, a lecturer at the
Faculty of Law, UKM at the KL Bar Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The
seminar was attended by 34 participants.
24 July 2019
Pupils Introduction Session
A monthly tradition, the July’s Pupils Introduction
Session was held on 24 July 2019. The session, led by Alvin Oh, was attended by
99 pupils. The purpose of the Pupils Introduction 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. The
other members of the KLBC were also present to provide input and possible
solutions.
Also included in the Pupils Introduction Session was
a session on “Diversity & Inclusion” which aim was to educate and create
awareness among the pupils on, amongst others, issues related to gender
sensitisation, sexual harassment and unconscious bias. The session was
conducted by Robyn Choi and Goh Siu Lin.
31 July 2019
Seminar on Why More Women
Should Invest
Organised by the Gender Equality and Diversity
Committee, this seminar was presented by Wong Wai Ken, Country Manager of
StashAway – Malaysia, at the Meeting Room of the KL Bar Secretariat from 3:30
pm to 5:00 pm. The speaker not only spoke about why more women should invest
but also shared investing basics such as, “Assets classes and what suits you”;
“Why timelines are important when investing”; “Is timing the market the right
thing to do?”; and “Diversification and how to create a balanced portfolio”.
The seminar was attended by 12 participants.
