MAKLUMAN | KES-KES PERAKUAN SEGERA DI MAHKAMAH RENDAH (SIVIL) SHAH ALAM SEPANJANG TEMPOH 18.3.2020 SEHINGGA 14.4.2020
Dear Members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar, We have received a notification from Puan Syajaratudur Binti Abd Rahman, Penolong Kanan Pendaftar Mahkamah Rendah Malaya (Sivil) Shah Alam regarding the above matter. The said notification is reproduced below for your attention. Thank you. Regards, Harleen Kaur (Leena) Nizam Bashir Co-chairpersons Civil Practice and Court Liaison Committee […]
KL Bar Secretariat Closed From 18 March To 12 May 2020
The KL Bar Secretariat is closed from 18 March (Wednesday) to 12 May 2020 (Tuesday), in compliance with the Malaysian Government’s Movement Control Order due to the COVID-19 outbreak. During this period, the Secretariat staff is working from home. If you need to reach us, please email us at klbc@klbar.org.my. We will respond to all […]
Invitation to serve the Civil Practice and Court Liaison Committee
Dear Members of the KL Bar and Pupils-In-Chambers, The Civil Practice and Court Liaison Committee (“CPCLC”) for the term 2020/21 is calling for volunteers to serve on the committee which has been established to: • To engage with the Judiciary for the collective goal of improving the administration of justice; • To set in […]
Invitation to serve the Criminal Law Practice Committee
Dear Members of the KL Bar and Pupils-In-Chambers, The Criminal Law Practice Committee (“CLPC”) for the term 2020/21 is calling for volunteers to serve on the committee which has been established to: • Establish continuous communication with the Criminal Courts, the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Police and other relevant stakeholders for the betterment of […]
Invitation to join the Young Lawyers Committee
The Young Lawyers Committee (YLC) promotes and represents the interest of junior members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar. The work and activities of the Young Lawyers Committee are in the following areas: 1. Welfare and Social Justice; 2. Career Development and Progression; 3. Training and Entry to the Bar; 4. Networking Within and Beyond the […]
COVID-19 | Law Firms Urged Not To Unilaterally Impose Or Force Employees To Take Annual Leave Or Unpaid Leave
Dear Members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar, It has come to the attention of the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee that certain law firms are forcing their employees to take Annual Leave or Unpaid Leave during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. We would like to remind member firms that as employers, they are to […]
Invitation to join the Professional Development Committee
Dear Members of the KL Bar and Pupils-In-Chambers, The Professional Development Committee (“PDC”) for the term 2020/21 is calling for volunteers to serve on the committee which has been established to: • Develop and implement Professional Development programmes for members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar. It offers members and pupils, through its various programmes, an […]
Invitation to join the Practice Reform Committee
Dear Members of the KL Bar and Pupils-In-Chambers, The Practice Reform Committee (“PRC”) was set up to review and propose reforms to existing laws, rules and rulings regulating practice. During the last term, this committee (formerly known as the Firms & Group Practice Reform Committee) focused on the following areas: Legal Profession (Publicity) Rules 2001. […]
Invitation to join the Gender Equality & Diversity Committee and Notice of 1st Meeting on 15 April 2020
Invitation to join the Gender Equality & Diversity Committee The KLBC is committed to promoting excellence, diversity, respect and inclusion at the Bar consistent with the principles of justice and equality. Towards this end, the Gender Equality & Diversity Committee (GEDC) has been established to lead the development, implementation and initiatives designed to: support a […]
Return Date & e-Review
Dear Members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar, Previously, under the Rules Of High Court 1980, a Defendant was to enter appearance through the filing of a Memorandum Of Appearance. There was no Return Date on the Writ. Previously also, under the Subordinate Court Rules 1980, a Defendant was to enter appearance either by physically […]