2-13 September 2024
LAC Pupil’s Training Batch 119/2024
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), the LAC
Pupils’ trainings for Batch 119/2024 was conducted from 2 to 13 September 2024.
The training sessions were conducted physically at the Bar Council Auditorium,
Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium and LAC KL training room. The trainers were
Morhaneraj a/l Rajakumaran, Kasthuri a/p Krishnan, Selvaraja a/l Chinniah, Teoh
Alvare, Terrence Lee Rohui, Onnelea Dion Sandosam, Sumitra Devi a/p Krishnan,
Tiffany Chin, Zulsyahmi Husaini bin Kamarulzaman and the representatives from
the respective NGO partners.
3 September 2024
Introduction To Income Tax Law
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted
by Amira Azhar.
(i) “Overview of Tax Law”
(ii) “General Deductions and Allowances”; and
(iii) “Tax Appeal Process”
It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 53 participants
4 September 2024
Caveats And Removal Of Caveats
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this Seminar was conducted by Dato' Muralee Menon. It was held at Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 35 participants.
Caveats And Removal Of Caveats
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this Seminar was conducted by Dato' Muralee Menon. It was held at Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 35 participants.
5 September 2024
Role Of Equity In Commerce And Contract Law In Malaysia
Organised by the Corporate and Conveyancing Practice Committee, this seminar was conducted by Sudhar Thillainathan and Daniel Lim E Hern. It was held at KL Bar meeting room from 10:30am to 12:30pm. We had 11 participants.
5 September.2024
Key Considerations When Drafting Shareholders’ Agreements
Organised by the Corporate and Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Spring Poh Zuan Yin and Neoh Jia Shern. The seminar was moderated by Carolyn Cheah Chew Han.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “When do you need a Shareholders’ Agreement?”;
(ii) “Things to consider when acting for majority/ minority shareholders”;
(iii) “Shareholders' meetings: Quorum and resolutions”;
(iv) “Board of directors: Nomination rights, appointments and meetings”;
(v) “Reserved matters: Shareholders’ and board reserved matters”;
(vi) “Transfer of shares: Restrictions and Shareholders’ right of first refusal”;
(vii) “Issuance of new shares: Managing new share issuances and dilution”;
(viii) “Deadlock: How to resolve a shareholders’ deadlock”; and
(ix) “Events of default and its consequences”.
It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 185 participants.
6 September 2024
Divorce
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this seminar was conducted by Sivanesan a/l Nadarajah. The seminar was moderated by Jason Kong.
The seminar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Court Jurisdiction and Forum in Malaysia”; and
(ii) “Injunctive Relief In Matrimonial Proceedings In Malaysia”.
It was held at Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 26 participants.
10 September 2024
Ship Sale And Purchase & Financing
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, this webinar was conducted by Wan Hilwanie Ariff. It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 54 participants.
12 September 2024
Immigration Law In Malaysia
Organised by the Criminal Law Practice Committee, this seminar was presented by Harpal Singh.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Handling Immigration Offences & Challenging The Prosecution's Evidence In Court”;
(ii) “Issues Faced By Immigrants After Sentencing”;
(iii) “Dependent Visas For Foreign Spouses & Their Children”; and
(iv) “Immigration Law & How It Relates To The Anti-Trafficking in Persons And Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 [ATIPSOM].
It was held from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium. We had 18 participants.
13 September 2024
LAC Pupils Program Batch 118/2024 Exit Evaluation
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), the Exit Evaluation for Batch 118/2024 was conducted by Kenneth Koh Zhong Wey from 9:00am to 1:00pm. It was held at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. We had 146 participants.
13 September 2024
The Basics Of A Good CV, Cover Letter & Interview
Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, this webinar was conducted by Choo Dee Wei and moderated by Alicia Ng Chui Ling.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Basics of what constitutes a good curriculum vitae and cover letter (and what to
steer clear of)”, and
(ii) “Followed by the dos and don’ts at an interview (before, during and after)”.
It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 48 participants.
18 September 2024
The Basics Of Drafting Pleadings
Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, this webinar was conducted by New Sin Yew and moderated by Sarah Yee Chyi Cheng.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Principles”,
(ii) “Practical Advice”, and
(iii) “Case Study”.
It was held via Zoom from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. We had 102 participants.
18 September 2024
LAC Pupils Program Batch 118/2024 Exit Evaluation
Organised by the Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”), the Exit Evaluation for Batch 118/2024 was conducted by Joachim Xavier from 9:30am to 1:00pm. It was held at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia. We had 163 participants.
19 September 2024
How To Assist The Judge Effectively
This seminar was bo-organised by the Civil Practice & Court Liaison Committee and the Malaysian Inner Temple Alumni Association. The seminar was presented by Mr Justice Michael Soole, Justice Dato’ Faizah Jamaluddin and Ariff Rozhan. The seminar was moderated by Raja Eileen Soraya. The seminar was held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. We had 58 participants.
20 September 2024
Pupils Admission To The Bar Briefing
Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, the briefing for the Pupils Admission to the Bar held on 20 September 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The briefing was conducted by Ooi Jia Liang and was attended by 76 pupils at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium.
26 September 2024
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) Training for Lawyers (Part 1& 2)
Organised by the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) ("LAC KL"), Parts 1 & 2 of the YBGK training were held at the Bar Council Auditorium, Level 2, Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia on 26 September 2024. The training focused on the YBGK administration and the procedures for Arrest, Remand, Bail, and Mitigation. It was conducted by the LAC KL Chairperson, Morhaneraj a/l Rajakumaran, Terrence Lee Rohui and Shashi Devan a/l Thalmalingam from 9:00am to 6:00pm. 26 lawyers attended the training.
26 September 2024
Practical Approach To Conduct A Full Criminal Trial
Organised by the Criminal Law Practice Committee, this seminar was presented by K.A. Ramu and moderated by Jason Kong.
It was held from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium. We had 30 participants.
28 September 2024
Hiking @ Bukit Gasing PJ
Organised by the Social Committee and the Sports Committee, this hike was held on 28 September 2024 at Bukit Gasing, PJ. The hike was followed by a casual social gathering. 15 participants joined the hike.
28 September 2024
Training Program on Legal Representation for Foreign Nationals
The Kuala Lumpur Legal Aid Centre (“LAC KL”), in collaboration with the Justice Project of Pakistan (“JPP”) and the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (“MCCHR”), successfully organised the Training on Legal Representation for Foreign Nationals in Malaysia. This full-day training took place on 28 September 2024 at the KL Bar Auditorium from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The speakers for this were Zainab Zeeshan Malik (Policy and Advocacy Adviser, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law ("HiiL"); Ravi Chandran Subash Chandran (Co-Chairperson, National Legal Aid & YGBK Committee); Collin Arvind Andrew (Co-Deputy Chairperson, National Legal Aid & YGBK Committee) and Kitson Foong. The event saw the participation of 51 attendees.
30 September 2024
The Basics Of Corporate Practice
Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, this webinar was conducted by Sheba Gumis and moderated by Nur Fathin Farina Binti Mokhtar.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Overview: Negotiations, Due Diligence and Drafting Process”,
(ii) “Commercial Considerations”,
(iii) “Practical Pointers Including Common Mistakes During Drafting Stage”;
(iv) “Salient Clauses Including Consideration, Conditions Precedent, Completion, etc.”,
(v) “Covenants And Warranties By Both Vendors And Purchasers”,
(vi) “Boiler Plate Clauses”, and
(vii) “Remedies For Breach Of Contract”.
It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 127 participants.
The Basics Of Corporate Practice
Organised by the Young Lawyers & Pupils Committee, this webinar was conducted by Sheba Gumis and moderated by Nur Fathin Farina Binti Mokhtar.
The webinar covered the following areas: -
(i) “Overview: Negotiations, Due Diligence and Drafting Process”,
(ii) “Commercial Considerations”,
(iii) “Practical Pointers Including Common Mistakes During Drafting Stage”;
(iv) “Salient Clauses Including Consideration, Conditions Precedent, Completion, etc.”,
(v) “Covenants And Warranties By Both Vendors And Purchasers”,
(vi) “Boiler Plate Clauses”, and
(vii) “Remedies For Breach Of Contract”.
It was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 127 participants.
30 September 2024
Meeting With The Managing Judge Of The Kuala Lumpur Criminal Courts, Royal Malaysian Police, Malaysian Prison Department, Attorney General’s Chambers of Malaysia and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
The meeting with the authorities was held on Monday, 30 September at 3:30pm at Bilik Anggerik, Level 6, Kuala Lumpur Court Complex.
The Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee was represented by the KLBC Chairman, Alvin Oh Seong Yew, Honourary Secretary, Nimalan Devaraja, KLBC CLPC Chairperson, Rajsurian, Chairperson of Bar Council Legal Aid Centre Kuala Lumpur, Morhaneraj Rajakumar, the Executive Director of the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre Kuala Lumpur, Sumitra Veeriah, the Assistant Executive Director of the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre Kuala Lumpur, Jeevanathan Anggapan and the Kuala Lumpur Bar Executive Officers, Noratikah Shaharudin and Rosilawati Ibrahim.
The issues discussed during the meeting were concerning the conduct of criminal cases in the Kuala Lumpur Court.