1 to 15 March 2022
LAC Pupils Programs
Organised by the Bar Council Legal
Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC”), the orientation for Batch 109/2022 was
conducted by Kenneth Khoo on 1 March 2022 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, via Zoom.140
pupils attended the orientation.
The pupils were then assigned to their
respective LAC Pupils Programs. The respective training programs were conducted
between 9 March and 15 March 2022 either online or physical.
The trainers were Shashi Devan,
Parvinder Kaur, Collin Arvind Andrew, Arun Kumar, Tan Hui Wen, Selvaraja, Dato’
Yasmeen Shariff, Balan and the representatives from the respective NGO
partners.
4 March 2022
Hand Over Of Essential Items To Kajang Prison
Organised by the Criminal Law
Practice Committee (“CLPC”), the handover ceremony was held on Friday, 4 March
2022 at 3:00pm at the Kajang Prison and was, attended by the KLBC Chairman,
Vivekananda Sukumaran, Honorary Secretary, Alvin Oh Seong Yew and CLPC Chairperson,
Collin Arvind Andrew.
In 2020 the CLPC ran a donation
drive for Kajang Prison. Since there was a surplus from the donation drive, the
CLPC spent the balance to purchase essential items for the benefit of the
inmates.
Present to receive the items on
behalf of the Kajang Prison was the Deputy Superintendent of the Kajang Prison.
The items purchased below were:
1. Isolation Gown – 1
carton/100pcs
2. 3 ply face mask – 40
box/2000pcs
3. Hand sanitizer 500ml – 20
bottles
4. Face shield – 58 pcs
4 March 2022
Handling Expert Witnesses In Court
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by S. Sivaneindiran, Robert Low, David Mathews and Brendan Navin Siva. It was held via Zoom from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. We had 128 participants.
6 March 2022
Standby For International Women’s Day Celebration
Organised by Jawatankuasa Hari Wanita Sedunia, the celebration took place at Taman Jaya, Petaling Jaya from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC”) Urgent Arrest team was invited to be on standby for the participants whom attended the International Women’s Day Celebration. Volunteer lawyers on standby for the event were Pravinder Kaur, Nurul Hidayah Mohd Azmi and Wan Azlin Ahmad. Fortunately, there was no untoward incidents on the day.
9 March 2022
What Warrants Your Concern - An Introduction To Warranties In Commercial Contracts
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Alden Yeoh Shuen Chun and moderated by Muneerah Binti Mohd Azlan. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The webinar covered, amongst others, “Basic Concepts”; “Purpose Of Warranties”; “Types Of Warranties”; “Limitation Of Liability”; “Remedies For Breach”; and “Practicalities”. We had 74 participants.
10 March 2022
Key Terms And Important Of A Shareholders Agreement
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Sharifah Shafika Bt. Syed Abbas Alsagoff and moderated by Lim Yan Er. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. The webinar covered, amongst others, “The Necessity For A Shareholders Agreement Particularly In A Joint Venture Arrangement”; “What Are The Salient Terms To Be Incorporated Into A Shareholders Agreement”; and “The Incorporation And Importance Of Reserved Matters In A Shareholders Agreement”. We had 166 participants.
11 March 2022
Medico-Legal Perspective: Interesting Cases In Interesting Times
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Charlaine Adrienne Chin and Latifa Haiqa. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 40 participants.
12 and 13 March 2022
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) Training For Lawyers (Part 3)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC”), Part 3 of the training which was held physically at the LAC Training Room, Level 3 Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia focused on the practical aspects on How To Conduct Cross Examination Of Witnesses During Trials. The training was conducted by Foong Kitson and Shashi Devan from 9:00am to 4:00pm. 12 lawyers attended the training.
14 March 2022
Briefing Session With KL Bar Members On Provision Of Legal Research Products At The Upcoming Malaysian Bar AGM
Co-Organised by the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee and the Bar Council Tender Exercise Committee, this briefing was presented by Shahareen Begum Binti Abdul Subhan and Harleen Kauar (Leena). It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 4:00pm was attended by 45 participants.
15 March 2022 – 17 March 2022
Basic Conveyancing Practice Workshop
Organised by the Corporate &
Conveyancing Practice Committee, this workshop was held from 15 to 17 March
2022 via Zoom. The 2:00pm to 4:00pm session on 15 March 2022 was presented by
Dennis Teoh, the 4:10pm to 5:10pm session was presented by Chong Wai Kuan and
the 5:10pm to 6:10pm session was presented by Lee Jie Jiun and moderated by
Fatma Aliya Binti Ahmed Ramzi.
There were four sessions on 16 March 2022 – the first session from 2:00pm to 3:00pm and last session from 5:10pm to 6:10pm was presented by Donny Kwa Soo Chuan and the second and third session from 3:00pm to 5:10pm was presented by R.Yogeswari and moderated by Syabil Bin Ahmad Munawir.
The session on 17 March 2022, held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, was presented by Nahzatul Ain and the 4:10pm to 6:10pm was presented by Susan Joseph and moderated by Muneerah Binti Mohd Azlan. We had 58 participants.
22 March 2022
Company Law – What’s Trending
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Janice Ooi Huey Peng. It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 134 participants.
23 March 2022
Remand, Bail And Mitigation
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Rajsurian Pillai. It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 79 participants.
24 March 2022
How To Spot Riba' In A Sale Based Financing
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this Interactive webinar was presented by Syed Adam Alhabshi via Zoom Meeting from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. The webinar covered, amongst others, “What Is Riba’ And What Are The Types Of Riba’”; “Rationale On Why Is Riba’ Prohibited”; “How To Spot Riba’ In A Sale Based Product In Islamic Finance”; and “What Needs To Be Done If There Is Riba’ In A Sale Based Product In Islamic Finance”. We had 31 participants.
25 March 2022
Meeting With KL Bar Secretariat Staff
The Chairman, Vivekananda Sukumaran had a meeting with the Secretariat staff on Friday, 25 March 2022 at 3:00pm at the KL Bar Meeting Room. He explained his expectations of each staff at the Secretariat as this term we will have more sports activities and the 30th Anniversary Dinner will be held as well. He also explained the importance of improving the standard of English and Bahasa.
The Chairman also discussed the plans to improve the general benefits of the secretariat staff, namely the introduction of the Employee Handbook, the importance of getting the Covid-19 vaccination, to consider increase the medical claims, to consider revising the amount for the Long Service Award and to plan a staff Trip or Gathering.
26 March 2022
The Bar Council Financial Assistance: Members Affected By Floods
The Bar Council launched a Flood Relief Fund to assist Members who were affected by the flood in December 2021. The Chairman, Vivekananda Sukumaran and Honorary Secretary, Alvin Oh Seong Yew considered the applications and held interviews to determine suitability on 26 March 2022 at 3:00pm Kuala Lumpur Bar Meeting Room.
27 March 2022
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) Training For Lawyers (Part 1 & 2)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC”) Parts 1 & 2 of the training was held physically at the LAC Training Room, Level 3 Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The training focused on the YBGK administration The Arrest, Remand, Bail and Mitigation Procedures. The training was conducted by Shashi Devan and Morhaneraj s/o Rajakumaran from 9:00am to 6:00pm. 12 lawyers attended the training.
29 March 2022
Will | Practical Issues
31 March 2022
Bar Council Donation Drive To Assist Members
The Bar Council Law Care & Welfare Committee launched a Donation Drive to assist Members who were facing financial difficulties in 2021 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee received six applicants. The Chairman, Vivekananda Sukumaran and Honorary Secretary, Alvin Oh Seong Yew interviewed one applicant on 31 March 2021 at 5:00pm at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Meeting Room. The remaining five applicants informed the committee that they were no longer in need of the aid.
4 April 2022
Philippines/Sulu Claim To Sabah
Jointly organised by the Professional Development Committee and Sabah Law Society this webinar was conducted Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, Datuk Yong Teck Lee, Dr Collin Ong Qc, Adjunct Professor Dr Haji Amde Sidik and Shari Jefri and moderated by Lam Ko Luen & Roger Chin. It was held via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We had over 300 participants.
Ramadan Donation Drive 2022/ 1443H
The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee, participating in solidarity with our Muslim brethren during the fasting month, organised donation drive from 11 to 29 April 2022. We managed to raise RM1,650 which we have channelled to Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO). Our deepest gratitude to all who have generously contributed to this donation drive.
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 Weera Premananda. The webinar was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 71 participants.
15 April 2022
Civil Litigation Case Preparation
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Janet Chai and Emily Lim. It was held via Zoom from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We had 153 participants.
18 To 22 April 2022
LAC Pupils Mid Term Review Batch 109
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur), the Mid Term Review (MTR) for Batch 109/2022 was conducted by the respective project head.
Pupils were given the opportunity to raise issues and express suggestions to improve the programs for the next 7 weeks. The respective MTR programs were conducted between 18 April and 22 April 2022 either online or physically. The representatives from the respective NGO partners also participated in the MTR to give their feedback.
20 April 2022
Disputes Go Digital, Should Lawyers Adapt?
Organised by the Technology Committee, this webinar was presented by Joshua Goh Shang Yi, Ying Mei Lum and Dev Kumaraendran via Zoom from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. We had 28 participants.
21 April 2022
Immigration Law In Malaysia
Organised by the Criminal Law Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Harpal Singh and moderated by Collin Arvind Andrew via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 81 participants.
22 April 2022
Pupils Introduction And Diversity & Inclusion Session
The Pupils Introduction Session in April was held online via Zoom from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Led by Rajsurian Pillai and Weera Premananda, the session was attended by 79 pupils. The purpose of the Pupils Introduction Session was 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 Thulasy Suppiah, Chairperson of the Gender Equality & Diversity Committee.
23 April 2022
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (“YBGK”) Training For Lawyers (Part 1 & 2)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“KLLAC”), Parts 1 & 2 of the training was held physically at the LAC Training Room, Level 3 Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. The training focused on the YBGK administration, arrest, remand, bail and mitigation. The training was conducted by Collin Arvind Andrew and Morhaneraj s/o Rajakumaran from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 12 lawyers attended the training.
25 April 2022
Strata Management And Tribunal
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Valeria Chong and moderated by Anisya Kaur Harmandar Singh. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. The webinar covered, amongst others, “Understanding The Role Of Joint Management Body And Management Corporation”; “Understanding The Duties And Roles Of The Committees”; “Vacating Office By The Committees”; “Fiduciary Duties Of The Committees”; “Mistakes Made By Committees”; “The Rights Of Parcel Owners”; “The Jurisdiction Of The Strata Management Tribunal”; “The Procedures”; “Forms” and “Case Studies”. We had 150 participants.
26 April 2022
Meeting With The Managing Judge, Datuk Sri Hasnah
The meeting with the Managing Judge of the Kuala Lumpur Criminal High Courts was held on Tuesday, 26 April 2022 at 3:30pm via Zoom. The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee was represented by the Chairman, Vivekananda Sukumaran, the Honorary Secretary, Alvin Oh Seong Yew, Co-Chairpersons of Criminal Law Practice Committee, Collin Arvind Andrew and Rajsurian Pillai (Co-Chairperson of Bar Council Legal Aid Centre, Kuala Lumpur).
Among the issues discussed were the delay in assigning YBGK lawyers for appeal matters at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal High Courts, Standard Operating Procedure in the Kuala Lumpur Courts and appointment of lawyers under the assigned counsel scheme.
26 April 2022
Urgent Arrest Team For Candle Light Vigil (Nagaenthran Dharmalingam)
Organised by the Bar Council for Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who was convicted of trafficking drugs in Singapore and was on Death Row, the Candle Light Vigil was held outside the Singapore High Commission.
The Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“BCLACKL”), Urgent Arrest Team was on standby for the vigil. The Urgent Arrest Team consisted of 7 lawyers namely Rajsurian Pillai, Collin Arvind Andrew, Ravin Singh, Shashi Devan, Terrence Lee, Chan Yen Hui, and Parvin Kaur. No arrests were reported.
11 May 2022 And 30 May 2022
Pupils Introduction And Diversity & Inclusion Session
The Pupils Introduction Sessions in May was held online via Zoom from
2:30pm to 5:30pm. The session on 11 May 2022 was led by Weera Premananda and joined
by Rajsurian Pillai and Alvin Oh Seong Yew and the session on 30 May
2022 was led by Weera Premananda and joined by Rajsurian Pillai, 85 pupils attended both sessions.
The purpose of the Pupils Introduction Session was 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.
13 May 2022
Introduction To Mergers & Acquisitions
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar
was presented by Datin Shelina Razaly Wahi and moderated by Ting Zong Zhen. It
was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The webinar covered, amongst others,
“Is this a friendly transaction?”; “Starting your negotiations”; “Applicable
regulatory requirements”; “Due Diligence”; “Conditions Precedent / Subsequent”;
and “Shareholders Agreement - key provisions to consider.”. We had 139
participants.
17 May 2022
Recent Development On Industrial Law & Employment Law (Recent Decisions By
Federal Court And Court Of Appeal)
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted
by Muhendaran Suppiah. It was held via Zoom Webinar from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. We
had 131 participants.
19 May 2022
Application Of Section 112 And 113 Criminal Procedure Code In A Criminal Trial
Organised by the Criminal Law Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by
Datuk Dr. Baljit Singh Sidhu and moderated by Kuhanraj Manokaran. It was held
via Zoom from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. We had 41 participants.
Meeting With eCourt Division
The meeting was held at 11:00am via Zoom. Matters arising from the initial meeting in December 2021, including, but not limited, to the uploading of PDF documents prepared using the Nitro software into the EFS system and the suggested revisions to the EFS Forms were discussed. We also received feedback raised by the Court officers. The Civil Practice and Court Liaison Committee (“CPCLC”) also received feedback raised by the Court officers.
The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee was represented by the Honorary Secretary Alvin Oh Seong Yew, the CPCLC Co-Chairpersons Nimalan Devaraja and Lim Yin Faye, and members Nizam Bashir, Kuhanraj Manokaran and Kee Hui Yee
23 May 2022
KLLAC Pupils Orientation Batch 110
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC”). The
orientation for Batch 110/2022 was conducted by Kenneth Koh Zhong Wey on 23 May
2022 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm online via Zoom webinar. 180 pupils attended the
orientation.
26 May 2022
Introduction To Anti-Corruption Laws In Malaysia
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar
was presented by Shanthi Kandiah and Corrinne Chin. It was held via Zoom from
2:30pm to 4:00pm. We had 49 participants.
26 May 2022
KLLAC Meeting With Centre Of Excellence For Research In AIDS (CERiA) University
Malaya.
Organised by the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA),
Co-Chairperson Rajsurian Pillai and YBGK project head Morhaneraj attended with a
representative from CERiA and discussed the testing session of the App that
they are building for people who are using drugs and people living with HIV to
obtain legal aid. It was held online via Zoom from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.