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KLBC Activities Report For January 2021

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
Setting Aside An Arbitration Award Pursuant To Section 37 Of The Arbitration Act 2005
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Raja Kumar and Mak Hon Pan. It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 67 participants.


20 January 2021
The Insolvency/Bankruptcy Act 1967
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Trevor Padasian. It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 128 participants.


21 January 2021
The Basics Of Criminal Litigation For Pupils and Young Lawyers
Organised by the Pupils Committee, this webinar was presented by Jacky Loi Yap Loong and moderated by Kuhanraj Manokaran. It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 53 participants.