Johore Bar Committee

Circular No. 23/2026: Training: Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (“YBGK”) | Part 3 For Trial

We are pleased to inform you that the training session for members who have registered to provide legal aid in criminal cases under Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) are as follows: Date 13th – 14th June 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Venue Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium Johore Bar […]

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Circular No. 22/2026: Sip, Chat & Chill – Your Friday Night Escape!

Dear Members of the Bar, Because last year’s gathering was such a hit, we are bringing back Sip, Chat & Chill for 2026!If you missed out last time, now is your chance to experience it. It’s the perfect opportunity to step away from the daily works, grab a drink, and enjoy some laid-back conversations with

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Circular No. 21/2026: Invitation to Participate in the Malaysian Bar Watching Brief and Amici Curiae Team 2026

Dear Members, The Malaysian Bar has recently issued Circular No. 135/2026 dated 24 April 2026, inviting Members of the Bar to participate in the Malaysian Bar Watching Brief and Amici Curiae Team 2026. The Malaysian Bar regularly undertakes watching briefs and appears as amicus curiae in matters involving public interest, criminal trials, and cases raising

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Circular No. 20/2026: Survey Invitation: Feedback on Johor Land Registry and Land Offices (PTG & PTDs)

We are writing to invite member of Johore Bar to participate in an important survey on the current practices and implementation of the Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor (PTG) and Pejabat Tanah Daerah (PTDs) across the State of Johor. The objective of this survey is to gather practical insights from legal practitioners on the following

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Circular No. 19/2026: Update: The Implementation of Rate Amendments under Schedule 6, Arrangement V, for Administration Fees of the Johor Land Regulations

We refer to the letter from Pejabat Pengarah Tanah Dan Galian Johor (PTG) dated 4th May 2026, titled “Penyelarasan Bayaran Surat Kebenaran Di Bawah Jadual 6 Susunan V Kaedah-Kaedah Tanah Johor 1966 Bagi Susunan V: Bayaran-Bayaran Pejabat.” Please find the said letter attached herewith at this link – https://bit.ly/3ORsYop for your attention and reference. K.

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Circular No. 18/2026: INFO Johore Bar

(Call for Contributions: Next Edition of Info Johore Bar) The Publications Sub-Committee is presently compiling materials for the forthcoming edition of Info Johore Bar. In preparation, we warmly invite our members and pupils-in-chambers to contribute articles/ comments/ letters/ poems/ anecdotes or reflections whether in English or Bahasa Malaysia for inclusion in this edition. We also

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Circular No. 17/2026: Criminal Advocacy: The Art of Cross-Examination (21 May 2026)

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Seminar entitled “Criminal Advocacy: The Art of Cross-Examination.” This seminar aims to provide insights from a Criminal Law practitioner particularly on the art of cross examination which forms an integral part in Criminal Advocacy. Key Seminar Topics (among others): Details of the Seminar is as follows:-

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Circular No. 16/2026: Confirmation of company shareholding for land transactions

We refer to the letter from Pejabat Tanah dan Galian (PTG) dated 16th April 2026 titled “Pengesahan Pegangan Saham Syarikat Bagi Urusan Tanah”. Company Shareholding Confirmation by company secretary is now a mandatory supporting document for all land registration and land dealings involving companies. Member are advised to take note of this position and ensure

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