1 July 2025
Welcome And Farewell Luncheon For Judges And Judicial Commissioners Of
The Kuala Lumpur Court
The Luncheon was held from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the Library, Level 7, Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. The aim of the Luncheon was to welcome High Court Judges and Judicial Commissioners who have just been appointed or transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Court and to bid farewell to Judges who have been elevated to the Court of Appeal, transferred to other Courts or have retired. We also took the opportunity to bid farewell to the outgoing Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal who had also attended the Luncheon.
The Luncheon was held from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the Library, Level 7, Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. The aim of the Luncheon was to welcome High Court Judges and Judicial Commissioners who have just been appointed or transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Court and to bid farewell to Judges who have been elevated to the Court of Appeal, transferred to other Courts or have retired. We also took the opportunity to bid farewell to the outgoing Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal who had also attended the Luncheon.
It was attended by the Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal, 2 of the Managing Judges of the Kuala Lumpur Courts, the Director of the Kuala Lumpur Courts,28 Judges from Court of Appeal and Kuala Lumpur High Court and 86 members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar. In total, we had 118 attendees for the Luncheon.
3
July 2025
Briefing On “Pelaksanaan Sistem Taksir
Sendiri Duti Setem”
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this briefing was presented by Nor Habibah binti Hamidon from the Stamp and RPGT Operation Department, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, and Kellie Allison Yap. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 233 participants.
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this briefing was presented by Nor Habibah binti Hamidon from the Stamp and RPGT Operation Department, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, and Kellie Allison Yap. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 233 participants.
10
July 2025
Basics
Of Criminal Appeals
Organised by
the Criminal Law Practice Committee, this seminar was conducted by Collin
Arvind Andrew and moderated by Jason Kong. It was held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar
Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
The seminar
covered the following areas:
(i) “Criminal Revision or Criminal Appeal?
- Strategic Considerations”;
(ii) “Navigating Rules and Procedures of Criminal Appeals & Revision”;
(iii) “Exploring Section 310 Criminal Procedure Code - Applications with Examples”; and
(iv) “Appellate Advocacy - Crafting Persuasive Submissions”.
(ii) “Navigating Rules and Procedures of Criminal Appeals & Revision”;
(iii) “Exploring Section 310 Criminal Procedure Code - Applications with Examples”; and
(iv) “Appellate Advocacy - Crafting Persuasive Submissions”.
The seminar
was attended by 26 participants.
11 July 2025
Urgent Arrest Training for Lawyers
Urgent Arrest Training for Lawyers
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid
Centre Kuala Lumpur (LAC KL), the urgent arrest training for lawyers took place
on Friday, 11 July 2025, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Bar Council Auditorium 3,
Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The session was conducted by Ravinder
Singh Dhalliwal and was
attended by 20 lawyers. The training covered essential practical aspects and
technical skills on how to handle arrest situations, interact with authorities,
and coordinate effectively within teams. The session proceeded successfully
with active participation from the attendees.
12 July 2025
29th Annual “Sports Carnival” between the Kuala Lumpur Bar and Royal Selangor Club.
The Kuala Lumpur Bar hosted the 29th Annual Sports Carnival against the Royal Selangor Club (RSC), with both entities competing for the YA Tan Sri Dato’ Harun Hashim Challenge Trophy. All sporting events took place on 12 July 2025, except for darts, which was held on 11 July 2025. The closing dinner was held on 12 July 2025. KL Bar emerged victorious in this Series, winning with a score of 6½ – ½. We secured wins in Cricket, Badminton, British Pool, Darts, Tennis, and the “Boat Race,” while the Football match ended in a draw.
15,
23 & 30 July 2025
Pupils Admission To
The Bar Briefing
Organised by the Pupils
Welfare Committee, the briefings for the Pupils Admission to the Bar for July
2025 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium on: -
(i) 15 July 2025, from 10:30am to 11:30am, with 82
pupils attending the briefing. The briefing was conducted by Michelle Siah Yi
Yen;
(ii) 23 July 2025, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, with 16 pupils attending the briefing. The briefing was conducted by Tay Kit Hoo; and
(iii) 30 July 2025, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, with 39
pupils attending the briefing. The briefing was conducted by Michelle Siah Yi
Yen.
15 July 2025
Legal Awareness Campaign for School Students – SMK Taman Connaught, Cheras
The legal awareness campaign organised
by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (LAC KL) aims to educate school
students about Malaysian laws and how these laws may impact them in the event
of any wrongdoing. The outreach session took place at Sekolah Menengah
Kebangsaan (SMK) Taman Connaught, Cheras, on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, from 1:30
PM to 3:30 PM. Various crucial topics were covered, including bullying,
gangsterism, and drugs. The speaker for this session was Crystal Lee Ru Yen
with assistance from volunteer pupils in chambers: Vanessa Chin Jia Yi, Jason
Lee Poh Hong, Lim Yu En and Khor Wei Wen.
15
July 2025
Tax Appeal Process
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Nur Amira Binti Ahmad Azhar as the speaker and was moderated by Chai Sim Ann. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the session welcomed 19 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
Tax Appeal Process
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Nur Amira Binti Ahmad Azhar as the speaker and was moderated by Chai Sim Ann. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the session welcomed 19 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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17
July 2025
An
Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Laws in Malaysia
Organised by
the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this seminar was conducted
by Izwan Zakaria at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.
The seminar covered the following areas:
(i) “The global crypto landscape: Demystifying Web 3,
cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital assets”;
(ii) “Bitcoin, altcoins, NFTs, stablecoins, meme coins
differences”;
(iii) “Legal status of cryptocurrencies in Malaysia:
Malaysia’s approaches to legislations and guidelines affecting digital assets
and licensing and compliance requirements”;
(iv) “Highlights on crypto tax and other global
obligations (e.g. AMLA/CFT, MiCA, FATF Travel Rule)”;
(v) “Recent legal developments and the future crypto
outlook”; and
(vi) “Emerging opportunities for legal practitioners in the crypto space”.
The seminar
was attended by 71 participants.
20
July 2025
Muay Thai Event
Organised by the KL Bar Committee’s Young Lawyers Committee, this event took place at Jordan Top Team Gym, Wisma JTTSTOREMY, Ampang on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at 10:00 AM. A total of 16 members participated in the session. The event proceeded smoothly, with the participants enjoying the workout.
Muay Thai Event
Organised by the KL Bar Committee’s Young Lawyers Committee, this event took place at Jordan Top Team Gym, Wisma JTTSTOREMY, Ampang on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at 10:00 AM. A total of 16 members participated in the session. The event proceeded smoothly, with the participants enjoying the workout.
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22 July 2025
Pupils Introduction and Diversity & Inclusion Session
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 22 July 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur
Bar Auditorium. Led by Tay Kit Hoo, the session was attended by 73 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 also 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 conducted by Aarthi Jeyarajah.
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22
July 2025
Winding Up 101: A Practical Guide To Corporate Insolvency
Organised by the KL Bar Committee’s Young Lawyers Committee, the webinar titled “Winding Up 101: A Practical Guide to Corporate Insolvency” featured Christine Lay, and Arthur Ng, as speakers. Held via Zoom on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the session welcomed 99 participants for an engaging and practical overview of corporate insolvency law in Malaysia.
Winding Up 101: A Practical Guide To Corporate Insolvency
Organised by the KL Bar Committee’s Young Lawyers Committee, the webinar titled “Winding Up 101: A Practical Guide to Corporate Insolvency” featured Christine Lay, and Arthur Ng, as speakers. Held via Zoom on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the session welcomed 99 participants for an engaging and practical overview of corporate insolvency law in Malaysia.
Both speakers offered practical insights from their respective litigation experiences, highlighting key considerations when handling corporate winding-up proceedings. Participants were guided through the relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2016, recent case developments, and common pitfalls to avoid in insolvency matters. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where attendees had the opportunity to raise queries regarding procedural nuances, real-life scenarios, and strategic considerations in resisting or initiating winding-up actions.
23
July 2025
Show Me The Money! - Maintenance of Wife and Children
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Tay Kit Hoo as the speaker. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the session welcomed 19 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
Show Me The Money! - Maintenance of Wife and Children
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Tay Kit Hoo as the speaker. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the session welcomed 19 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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26
July 2025
Post-EGM Social
The After Work Social took place on Thursday, 26 July 2025 at Sam’s Plaza Damansara. Approximately 60 attendees, comprising both pupils and practising lawyers had an enjoyable time interacting with and building friendships with fellow members of the Bar.
Post-EGM Social
The After Work Social took place on Thursday, 26 July 2025 at Sam’s Plaza Damansara. Approximately 60 attendees, comprising both pupils and practising lawyers had an enjoyable time interacting with and building friendships with fellow members of the Bar.
29
July 2025
Effective Written Advocacy Talk
Effective Written Advocacy Talk
Organised by the Professional Development
Committee, the seminar featured Shanmuga Kanesalingam, Cindy Goh, and Justice
Atan Mustaffa as the speakers and was moderated by Sebastian Lee Sheng Hong. Held at the Kuala
Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, the session welcomed 118
participants for an engaging and insightful discussion
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30
July 2025
The
Basics of Defamation
Organised by the Pupils Welfare Committee,
this webinar was conducted by Anishaa Sundramoorthy and was moderated by Nur
Fathin Farina Binti Mokhtar. The webinar was held via Zoom from 3:00 pm to 5:00
pm. We had 77 participants.
31
July 2025
Introduction To Mergers & Acquisitions
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi and moderated by Wong Kar Ling.
Introduction To Mergers & Acquisitions
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi and moderated by Wong Kar Ling.
The webinar covered the following areas:
(i)
“Is this a friendly transaction?”;
It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 97 participants.
31
July 2025
Business Process Improvement (BPI) Session
The Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia (“PKPMP”) is currently implementing the e-Court Phase 3 Project (“e-KF3 Project”), which is a continuation of the e-Court System Phase 2. As part of the implementation of the e-KF3 Project, a Business Process Improvement (“BPI”) session was conducted.
Business Process Improvement (BPI) Session
The Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia (“PKPMP”) is currently implementing the e-Court Phase 3 Project (“e-KF3 Project”), which is a continuation of the e-Court System Phase 2. As part of the implementation of the e-KF3 Project, a Business Process Improvement (“BPI”) session was conducted.
The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee was invited to participate in the BPI session which involved engagement between PKPMP as the system owner, users and stakeholders involved in the use of the e-Court System.
The session was held from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Dewan Persidangan, Aras 1, Istana Kehakiman. The KLBC was represented by Tay Kit Hoo, the Co-Chairperson of the Civil Practice & Court Liaison Practice Committee (“CPCLC”) and Grace Teng Peck Yin, a member of the CPCLC.
31
July 2025
Arts
and Culture: The Legal Conversation Series – Session 1: Memory & The
Written Word
The dialogue titled
“Arts and Culture: The Legal Conversation Series – Session 1: Memory & The
Written Word” was held on 31 July 2025 at Gerakbudaya.
The speakers were:-
- Professor Syed Farid Alatas, who is an educator at the National University of Singapore.
- Fahri Azzat, who is a practising lawyer and an author of several books.
- Amir Muhammad, who is the Managing Director of Buku Fixi.
The session successfully sparked a meaningful dialogue on literary freedom, the right to write and publish, and the challenges of censorship in Malaysian literature. It was attended by approximately 50 participants from diverse backgrounds.
