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Circular No. 48/2022: Sexual Offences and Criminal Trial (30 Sept 2022)

The Johore Bar North Johor Affairs Sub – Committee is organising the above seminar in Kluang, Johor. The seminar shall be conducted by MR. SALIM BASHIR, former President of Malaysian Bar 2020/2021 who is also an Adjunct Professor UiTM (Law Faculty) 2021/2022; a UK trained lawyer specializing in Criminal Defence and trials. He has conducted …

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Circular No. 47/2022: Introduction to Real Property Gains Tax: A Conveyancer’s Approach (22 Sept 2022)

The Johore Bar North Johor Affairs Sub – Committee is organising the above seminar in Muar, Johor. The seminar will cover: Overview of the Real Property Gains Tax Act 1976 Preparation and submission of CKHT forms Calculating the real property gains tax payable in a transaction Exemption under the Act Appeal against assessments Other issues …

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Circular No. 46/2022: Implementation of “Pindahmilik Online” System (PMO) at Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB)

The Johore Bar Committee (JBC) was recently informed by MBJB that the “Pindahmilik Online” (PMO) system will be totally implemented by its valuation department with effect from 1st September 2022, as stated in their notice as attached here. Members who have further queries in the matter may email to JBC secretariat at secretariat@johorebar.org.my Thank you. …

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Circular No. 45/2022: Practical Approach to Compulsory Land Acquisition (Stage 1: Enquiry by Land Administrator) | 8 Sept 2022

Please be informed that the Continuing Professional Development and the Publications & Information Technology Sub-Committees of the Johore Bar Committee are organising the above titled Webinar. This Webinar will deal with the following:- Overview of the Land Acquisition Act (LAA) 1960 Supreme Court decision – is RM10 nominal value adequate compensation? Valuation Reports Enquiry by …

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Advocacy Training Course (‘ATC’) at Johor Bahru | 30 Sept – 1 Oct 2022

Further details to the course can be seen here (https://cpd.malaysianbar.org.my/product/advocacy-training-course-johor-bahru/)

Circular No. 44/2022: Seminar | Getting Started! (26 Aug 2022)

A One day seminar on what you need to know about starting up practice The Johore Bar Building, House, Library and Member’s Welfare Sub – Committee are organising the above seminar. We will be inviting four esteemed speakers to share valuable tips on starting up practice at the seminar. The seminar consists of 2 modules: …

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Circular No. 43/2022: Eliminating Deaths in Custody (27 Aug 2022)

Please be informed that the Johore Bar Human Rights Sub Committee is organising a Workshop entitled “Eliminating Deaths in Custody.” The Workshop aims to provide an understanding of death and/or abuses in custody and the need for their elimination. We are hopeful that this workshop encourages the participants to embrace the cause in promoting and …

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Circular No. 41/2022: Practical Tips on Preparing Examination-In-Chief, Cross-Examination And Re-Examination (19 Aug 2022)

Please be informed that the Continuing Professional Development and the Publications & Information Technology Sub-Committees of the Johore Bar Committee are organising the above titled Webinar. This Webinar will deal with the practical aspects and tips on preparing Examination-in-Chief, Cross-Examination and Re-Examination:- Salient features on drafting witness statement complying with rules of Examination-in-Chief Fundamental “formulas” …

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Circular No. 39/2022: Relocation of Special (PATI) Immigration Court to Pontian

We have been informed on 31 July 2022 that effective from 1 August 2022, the Special Immigration (PATI) Court (now in Pekan Nenas) will be operating from the Pontian Court Building. This is because the current court building in Pekan Nenas is no longer available. Members who handle PATI and immigration related matters are therefore …

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Circular No. 40/2022: Corporate Liability For Environmental Harm Caused by Foreign Subsidiaries & Its Application In Malaysia (11 Aug 2022)

Please be informed that the Continuing Professional Development and the Publications & Information Technology Sub-Committees of the Johore Bar Committee are organising the above titled Webinar. This Webinar will assist the participants to understand the historical developments of parent company liability for tort committed by its foreign subsidiaries, and focus on three recent English cases …

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