1 August 2025
KOPI O NIGHT – Fatwa, Law & Liberalism: Where Do We Draw the Line?
The Bar Council Legal Aid
Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”) organised a “Kopi O Night” at the LAC
KL Training Room. It was held on 1 August 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and was
attended by 35 participants. The discussion was on “Fatwa, Law & Liberalism: Where Do We Draw the Line?” The
distinguished speaker was Rozana
Isa, Executive
Director of Sisters in Islam (SIS), and the event was moderated by Nur Izni
Syazwani Binti Ahmad. The informal setting encouraged open dialogue and active
participation. Participants provided positive feedback, highlighting the
engaging and thought-provoking exchange of ideas.
Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”) – Pupils in Chambers Orientation Batch 123/2025
The orientation for pupils of Batch 123/2025 was held on 4, 6, and 8 August 2025 from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Bar Council Auditorium. The sessions were facilitated by Morhaneraj a/l Rajakumaran and Joachim Xavier. A total of 256 pupils in chambers attended the orientation.
Legal Aspects Of Hire Purchase
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Dato’ Abd Shukor and moderated by Aina Zulaikha Ahmad Zaki.
The webinar covered the following areas:
(i) “Meaning Of Hire Purchase And The Applicable Law”;
(ii) “Conventional Vs Islamic Hire Purchase”;
(iii) “Formal Requirements”;
(iv) “Terms And Conditions”;
(v) “Recovery Of Possessions”;
(vi) “Claims By Third Parties”; and
(vii)“Powers Of The Court”
It was held via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 42 participants.
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MyBar Games 2025
- The following games were played:
- Swimming
- Golf
- Bowling
- American Pool
- E-Sports - Category 1: Mobile Legends (Mobile), Category 2: FC 25 (PS5), Category 3: Tekken 8 (PS5)
- Darts
- Pickleball
- Cross-Country
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Ladies’ Futsal
- Badminton
- Football (Premier)
- Football (Veterans)
- Chess
- Table Tennis
- Basketball (Men’s 5v5)
- Swimming
- Golf
- Bowling
- E-Sports - Category 1: Mobile Legends (Mobile), Category 2: FC 25 (PS5), Category 3: Tekken 8 (PS5)
- Darts
- Pickleball
- Cross-Country
- Netball
- Volleyball
- Veterans Football
- Chess
- Basketball (Men’s 5v5)
In addition to their wins, the team also earned several silver medals in the following sports:
- Table Tennis
- Ladies Futsal
- Badminton
- Pool
A bronze medal was also achieved in Premier Football.
Overall, the Kuala Lumpur Bar showcased remarkable talent and versatility, leading to our impressive overall victory in the competition.
The closing dinner was held at HGH Convention Centre on 9 August 2025.
The event, attended by representatives from all states, took place from 7:30pm
to 11:00 pm. The evening was filled with camaraderie and celebration of
achievements across all participating states. A memorable night reinforcing
teamwork and sportsmanship across the nation.
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 11 August 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium. Led by Michelle Siah Yi Yen, the session was attended by 84 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.
14 August 2025
Chengal Centre for Mental Health “It’s Okay To Ask For Help”
The Chengal Centre, in collaboration with the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee Gender Equality and Diversity Committee (“GEDC”), successfully hosted its “It’s OK to Ask for Help” session on 14 August 2025, from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. Initially planned as a hybrid programme, the session was converted into a fully online format . A total of 15 participants joined virtually.
The session was moderated by GEDC Co-Chairperson, Aarthi Jeyarajah, and featured insightful sharing by Dr. Johari and Barry Ooi, Founder of the Chengal Centre.
This
interactive programme created a safe space to discuss mental health, focusing
on recognising anxiety in both workplace and daily life contexts. Participants
were introduced to practical approaches in identifying symptoms of anxiety and
depression, while also exploring healthy ways to respond to and manage these
challenges. The discussions encouraged openness, reflection, and dialogue, with
participants gaining greater awareness and confidence to reach out for support.
The session reinforced a powerful message that it is always OK to ask for
help.
Pupils Call Briefing
The Pupils Admission to the Bar Briefing was held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium on 15 August 2025, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. The session, led by Tay Kit Hoo, was attended by 46 pupils.
ATC Legal Careers Fair 2025
Organised by ATC Law School, the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”) participated in the ATC Legal Careers Fair 2025 by setting up a booth to promote the services provided by LAC to the public. The event was held at ATC (Kuala Lumpur) on 16 August 2025, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. LAC representatives were Jeevanathan Angappan and Shenise Charles Daya, and they were assisted by pupils in chambers David Tea Shang Quan, Kristen Jeanne Danker, and Amanda Lim Hwei Ling.
Legal Aspects of Sports Commercialisation
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Richard Wee as the speaker. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, we welcomed 10 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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Advocacy Tips for Young Lawyers
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured
Brendan Siva, Lai Wai Fong and Tan Shang Neng as the speakers. Held at the
Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, we welcomed 88 participants
for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”) – Management Panel Meeting
The 3rd Management Panel Meeting of the term for the Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur) (“LAC KL”) was held on 20 August 2025, from 6:15pm to 7:30pm in the LAC Conference Room.
The Basics Of The Law On Citizenships In The Context Of Statelessness
Organised by the Pupils Welfare Committee, this webinar was conducted by Larissa Ann Louis and was moderated by Ahmad Fathir Bin M Zainol. The webinar was held via Zoom from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. We had 39 participants.
- Overview of “SST Revisions” effective from 1st July / 1st Sept 2025
- Details of exemptions applicable in respect of service tax on rental and lease of property (inclusive of detailed discussions on qualifying criteria):
- Rental from properties owned by individuals
- MSME tenants
- Existing non-reviewable tenancy agreements
- Intragroup charges
- B2B exemption for sublet & subleasing
- New treatment for exchange, partition or division of real properties
- Liberation of stamp duty on assignment of life insurance policy by way of gift or trust
- New stamp duty rates for lease / tenancy of immovable property
- New penalty regime
- LHDN’s newly published audit framework for stamp duty Self-assessment
- Recap of CGT regime from March 2024
- Co-existence with RPGT on RPC shares
- Impact on cross-border disposal of shares
- Impact on liquidation, capital reduction & redemption of preference shares
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Dato’ Azmi Mohd Ali as the speaker and was moderated by Donny Soo Chuan Kwa. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 2:30pm to 4:30pm, we welcomed 103 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
Malaysia’s Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025: What Does It Mean For Legal Practitioners
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Wong Chee Chien and moderated by Fatma Aliya Binti Ahmed Ramzi.
(i) “The Fundamentals Of Malaysia’s Cross-Border Insolvency Bill”;
(ii) “Recognition Of Foreign Main Proceedings And Foreign Non-main Proceedings”;
(iii) “Reliefs Available Upon And After Recognition Application”; and
(iv) “Practical Application Of Cross-Border Insolvency Legislation”.
It was held
via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 47 participants.
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Competition Law & Regulation In Malaysia: Essential Insights For Commercial Lawyers
Organised by the Corporate & Conveyancing Practice Committee, this webinar was presented by Cynthia Lee and moderated by Haemarubini a/p Pushpa Rajah.
The webinar
covered the following areas:
- “Introduction to Competition Law in Malaysia”;
- “Core Prohibitions under CA 2010”;
- “Regulatory Authorities & Sectoral Overlap”;
- “Case Studies: Conventional Markets vs Digital Markets”; and
- “A Glimpse into Platform Regulation”.
It was held
via Zoom from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. We had 58 participants.
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Techniques for Tracing and Recovering Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies Across Borders
Organised by the Professional Development Committee, the seminar featured Paul Lowenstein KC as the speaker and was moderated by Arthur Ng Wei Meng. Held at the Kuala Lumpur Bar Auditorium from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, we welcomed 66 participants for an engaging and insightful discussion.
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