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18 January 2021 Pupils Introduction Session The Pupils Introduction Session in January was held online via Zoom. Led by Rajsurian Pillai, 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 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. Also included in the said Pupils Introduction Session was a session on “Diversity & Inclusion” which aim was to educate and create awareness among the pupils on, inter alia, issues related to gender sensitisation, sexual harassment and unconscious bias. The session was conducted by Leithiga K. Mohanachandran @ Lei Mohanachandran of Reckitt Benckiser and Thulasy Suppiah, a member of the KLBC Gender Equality and Diversity Committee. 19 January 2021 Setti...

3 November 2020 Pupils Introduction Session The Pupils Introduction Session in November was held online via Zoom. Led by Rajsurian Pillai, the session was attended by 62 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.  Also included in the said Pupils Introduction Session was a session on “Diversity & Inclusion” which aim was to educate and create awareness among the pupils on, inter alia, issues related to gender sensitisation, sexual harassment and unconscious bias. The session was conducted by Robyn Choi - former HAKAM Secretary-General and Jasmine Wong Kah Man, a member of the KLBC Gender Equality and Diversity Committee. 4 November 2020 Interviewing Client...

6 and 7 October 2020 Banking Documentations For Housing Finance Organised by the Corporate and Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was held on 6 & 7 October 2020 via Zoom Webinar. The session on 6 October 2020 was presented by Nahzatul Ain and moderated by Donny Kwa Soo Chuan and the sessions on 7 October 2020 were presented by R.Yogeswari and Susan Joseph and moderated by Hng Huey Koon. We had 73 participants. 8 October 2020 Meeting With IPK The meeting was held on on Thursday, 8 October 2020 at 11:00 am at Bilik Taklimat KP, Tingkat 12, Menara A, IPK Kuala Lumpur and attended by the Criminal Law Practice Committee (CLPC) was represented by the Co-Chairpersons of the Criminal Law Practice Committee (CLPC), Jacky Loi Yap Loong and Collin Arvind Andrew. Among the iIssues discussed were concerning the administration of criminal justice were discussed at the meeting.e. 10 October 2020 YLC Night School: Introduction to Employment and Industrial Relations Law in Malaysia Orga...

1 and 28 September 2020 Briefing On Admission To The Bar Two briefings on Admission to the Bar were held for pupils who were to be admitted to the Bar in the month of September and October 2020. The briefings, conducted by Puan Hendon Mohamed, were held online via Zoom. The session on 1 September was attended by 150 pupils and the session on 28 September, 139 pupils. 2 September 2020 Pupils Introduction Session The Pupils Introduction Session in September was held online via Zoom. Led by Rajsurian Pillai, the session was attended by 63 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. Also included in the said Pupils Introduction Session was a session on “Diversity &...

20 July to 7 August 2020 Sexual Harassment Awareness Campaign Co-organised by the Gender Equality and Diversity Committee and the Young Lawyers Committee, this campaign was initiated due to the influx of articles and posts on social media on sexual harassment and the call by many members for a positive step to be taken by the legal fraternity to combat sexual harassment to make working spaces safe and respectful. The Campaign was extended from 30 July 2020 to 7 August 2020 to allow more Firms to sign the Pledge Form. 4 August 2020 Q&A Session on Contractual Disputes Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this interactive webinar was conducted by Yudistra Darma Dorai and Lavinia Kumaraendran. It was held via Zoom Meeting from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. We had 26 participants. 5 August 2020 Pupils Introduction Session The Pupils Introduction Session in August was held online via Zoom. Led by Rajsurian Pillai, the session was attended by 60 pupils. The purpose of the Pupils Int...

7 to 14 July 2020 Practical Workshop on Basic Conveyancing Practice Organised by the Corporate and Conveyancing Practice Committee and attended by 39 participants, this workshop was held via Zoom Webinar over six days, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14 July and conducted and moderated by: 7 July 2020 – Crafting The Final SPA; Conditions, Precedents And Subsequent Speaker – Dennis Teoh Moderator – Lee Jie Jiun 8 July 2020 – Private Caveats; Conflict Of Interest Speaker – R. Yogeswari Moderator – Donny Kwa Soo Chuan 9 July 2020 – Conveyancers’ Role & Duties; Clients’ Interest & Clients Management Speakers – Phin Han Hin and Lee Peck Ha Moderator – Kee Hui Yee 10 July 2020 – Compliance - AMLATFAPUA; Options To Purchase Speakers – Donny Kwa Soo Chuan and Chong Wai Kuan Moderator – Sathish Ramachandran 13 July 2020 – Land Acquisition; CKHT (RPGT) (Act 169) Speaker – Nahzatul Ain Moderator – Lim Yin Faye 14 July 2020 – Completion Delays; Conveyancing Process A-Z Speaker – Susan Joseph Moderator...

3 June 2020 and 24 June 2020 Pupils Introduction Session  Two Pupils Introduction Sessions were held in June and due to CMCO, both sessions were held online via Cisco Webex. Led by Rajsurian Pillai, the session on 3 June 2020 was attended by 85 pupils and the one on 24 June 2020, by 83 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 also join in the online session to engage with the pupils and provide input and possible solutions to their problems. Also included in the said Pupils Introduction Sessions was a session on “Diversity & Inclusion” which aim was to educate and create awareness among the pupils on, inter alia, issues rela...