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– 11 June 2025
LAC
Pupil’s Training Batch 122/2025
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala
Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), the LAC Pupils’ Programs
training for Batch 122/2025 was
conducted from 4 to 11 June 2025. The training sessions
were conducted physically at the Bar
Council Auditorium, Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium and LAC KL training room. The
trainers were Morhaneraj Rajakumaran, Narandra Kangatharan, Chan Yen Hui,
Terrence Lee Rohui, Sumitra Devi Krishnan, Onnelea Dion Sandosam, Teoh Alvare,
and Ranee Sreedharan, together with representatives from various NGO partners.
6 June 2025
Updates On E-Invoicing And Recent
Developments In Tax
The hybrid seminar was organised by the Bar
Council Tax and Customs Committee in collaboration with the Kuala Lumpur Bar
Committee. The session was presented by Thenesh Kannaa, Anand Raj and Abhilaash
Subramaniam from 2:30pm to 6:00pm at the Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium.
There were five sessions in total:-
- Step-by-step Guide on How to Issue e-Invoices was presented by Abhilaash Subramaniam;
- Key considerations on e-invoicing and What You Need to Know was presented by Thenesh Kannaa;
- Panel and Questions-and-Answer conducted by Anand Raj and Thenesh Kannaa;
- Recent Developments in Tax and the New Self-Assessment Regime - Stamp Duty presented by Anand Raj; and
- Recent Developments in Tax and the New Self-Assessment Regime - Real PropertyGains Tax presented by Anand Raj.
There were 117 in-person participants and 2700 online participants.
9
June 2025
Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Student Visit
Hosted by the Kuala Lumpur Bar
Committee, a group of 22 students from RMIT University (Royal Melbourne
Institute of Technology), visited Kuala Lumpur Bar on 9 June 2025 from 11:00am
to 1:00pm.
The visit included a briefing by the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee Chairman, Nimalan Devaraja, Treasurer, Rajsurian Pillai, LAC Chairman, Morhaneraj Rajakumaran, and Melissa Chua.
The students were briefed on the
structure of the Malaysian Bar and the Kuala Lumpur Bar, the elections to both
the Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee, the highlights of the
Malaysian Bar, and the formation and day-to-day operations of LAC KL, including
its partnerships, outreach programmes, and role in providing access to
justice. Students were also given a tour
of the LAC KL office and had the opportunity to observe real-time client
interviews conducted by pupils.
10 June 2025
Insight into Medical Negligence in Malaysia
Organised by the
Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee (“KLBC”), the webinar titled “Insights
into Medical Negligence in Malaysia” was conducted on 10 June 2025, from
3:00pm to 5:00pm. The session was presented by Genevieve Vanniasingham. The
webinar provided participants with an overview of the legal principles
surrounding medical negligence in Malaysia, including the duties of medical
professionals, key case law, and the process of establishing liability. A total
of 78 participants attended the session.
16 & 26 June 2025
Pupils Admission To
The Bar Briefing
The Pupils
Admission to the Bar Briefings were held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium on 16
June 2025 and 26 June 2025. The first session, led by Michelle Siah Yi Yen,
took place from 1:00pm to 2:00pm and was attended by 50 pupils. The second
session, led by Tay Kit Hoo, was held from 4:00pm to 5:00pm and was attended by
22 pupils.
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16 June 2025
Pupils Introduction and Diversity &
Inclusion Session
Jointly organised by the Pupils Welfare Committee and the Gender
Equality & Diversity Committee, the Pupils Introduction Session in May was
held on 16 June 2025 at the KL Bar Auditorium. Led by Michelle Siah Yi Yen, the
session was attended by 89 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 elections to both the Bar Council and the Kuala Lumpur
Bar Committee, and the highlights of the Malaysian Bar. It included a session
for students to discuss issues and problems they encountered during their
pupillage period.
Also included in the said
Pupils Introduction Session was a session on “Diversity & Inclusion:
Unconscious Bias”. The aim of this segment is to educate and create awareness
about how our unconscious biases and innate prejudices lead to poor judgment and
poor decision-making, which in turn result in unintentional discrimination and
overall poor "diversity & inclusion" practices in our workplaces.
The session was led by Brenda Rangithan.
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17 June 2025
Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA)
Student Visit to LAC KL
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala
Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), students from Brickfields Asia College, under the
Asian Law Students’ Association (“ALSA”), visited LAC KL on 17 June
2025, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The session, titled “Advocacy in Action”, was conducted by Melissa Chua. It included an
overview of LAC KL’s structure, types of cases handled, outreach programmes,
and the importance of legal representation for marginalised communities. The
visit concluded with a tour of the LAC KL office.
18 June 2025
The Basics of Family Law
Organised by the Pupils Welfare Committee, this webinar was conducted by Yu Yi Lin and was moderated by Nurul Arifah binti Abdul Hameed. The webinar was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 100 participants.
18 & 20 June 2025
Exit Evaluation for Pupils’ Programme Batch
121/2025
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala
Lumpur), the Exit Evaluation for Batch 121/2025 was conducted on 18 and 20 June
2025, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma
Badan Peguam Malaysia. The sessions were facilitated by Joachim Xavier,
Morhaneraj Rajakumaran, and Peter H. Santiago. Approximately 150 pupils
attended each session.
19 June 2025
How To Read A DNA Report: A Practical
Exercise For Criminal Trials
Organised by the Criminal Law Practice
Committee, this seminar was conducted by Shamsul Sulaiman and moderated by
Jason Kong at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:00pm to 5:15pm.
Participants were given a DNA report from an actual trial to analyse and asked
to prepare for cross-examination of the expert. The seminar was attended by 20
participants.
22 June 2025
Pickleball Social
The Pickleball Social was held on 22 June 2025 at 91 Pickleball Club
House, Subang Jaya, attracting a total of 32 enthusiastic participants. The
event provided a lively and engaging environment for pickleball enthusiasts to
connect, compete, and enjoy the game.
23 June 2025
Expanding Your Practice Beyond Your
Jurisdiction: Insights from an International Silk
Organised by the
Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Roderick Cordara KC as
the speaker and was moderated by Dawn Wong Keng Jade. Held at the Kuala
Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, the session welcomed 27
participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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24 June 2025
Trust For Estate Planning
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee, the seminar featured Lim Kien Chai as the speaker and was moderated by Vanessa Yeong Yen Zan. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from
9:30am to 4:30pm, the session welcomed 80 participants for an engaging and
insightful discussion.
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25 – 26 June 2025
Yayasan
Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) Training for Lawyers (Part 3)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid
Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), Part 3 of the YBGK training was held
at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia on 25 and
26 June 2025, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The training focused on Criminal Trial
Advocacy and was conducted by Collin Andrew. A total of 15 lawyers attended the
two-day training.
26 June 2025
Strata Management Tribunal
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing
Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Valerie Chong and moderated
by Wong Kar Ling.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
- The Jurisdiction Of The Strata Management Tribunal;
- The Procedures;
- Forms; and
- Case Studies.
It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. We
had 83 participants.
26 June 2025
After Work Social
On the evening of 26 July 2025, the KLBC
Social, Arts and Culture Committee hosted its much-anticipated After Work
Social at the vibrant Riff District in Bangsar. The event brought together an
enthusiastic crowd of around 50 attendees, comprising both pupils and
practising lawyers, for a night of good company, lively conversation, and
relaxed networking.
Kicking off at 7:00pm and continuing well into the early hours of the morning, the atmosphere was buzzing as familiar faces reconnected and new friendships were formed.
A huge thank you to everyone who
attended and made the night such a success!
The 9th Kuala Lumpur Bar Team Pool Tournament chalked up another fantastic day of competition on 28 June 2025, bringing together the Bar’s sharpest shooters and keenest cue enthusiasts. This year’s event saw 10 spirited teams comprising 35 players, including 6 ladies, battling it out over the tables in a lively display of skill, strategy, and camaraderie.
Returning favourites and new faces alike took to the tables in a dynamic mix of 8-ball and 9-ball pool, with the ever-popular Scotch Triples format once again proving to be a crowd-pleaser. In this format, three teammates rotate turns within the same frame, requiring not just individual talent but seamless teamwork and quick thinking under pressure.
The competition was fierce, with many nail-biting finishes and closely fought frames throughout the day. From impressive clearances to daring shots under pressure, the players showcased not just technical skill but true sporting spirit, making for an electric atmosphere both on and off the tables.
After an exhilarating day of play, the honours went to the following teams:
Champion: Fantastic 4
- Michael Tan Ching Hooi
- VM Vadivelu A/L Muthiah
- Ankit R Sanghvi
- Lum Man Chan
1st Runner Up: Cuesaders
- Elaine Tan Ai Lin
- Natasha Louis
- Vinesh Mathew Varghese
2nd Runner Up: Rack N Roll
- Peter-Douglas Ling
- Irvin Wong Chee Ming
- Lim Enho
Congratulations to all our champions, runners-up, and every participant who made the tournament a memorable one. It was a wonderful day of competition, camaraderie, and laughter. We can’t wait to see everyone back next year for another round of cue action.
30 June
2025
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK)
Training for Lawyers (Parts 1 & 2)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), Parts 1 & 2 of the YBGK training were held on 30 June 2025, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The training focused on YBGK administration and procedures relating to Arrest, Remand, Bail, and Mitigation. The session was conducted by Morhaneraj Rajakumaran, Chan Yen Hui, and Dato S. Shanmugamoorthy. A total of 46 lawyers attended the full-day training.
