The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Johore Bar was held successfully on Thursday, the 26th of February 2026, at 4:00 PM, at the Grand Paragon Hotel, Johor Bahru. We were pleased to have 197 members in attendance.
- JOHORE BAR COMMITTEE (JBC) FOR 2026/2027
We are pleased to announce the election of the following members to the JBC for the term 2026/2027:
Chairman: R Anusha a/p Ragvan
Committee members:
Helen Fong Soh Lan
Saravanan A/L Krishnan
Prem Shobana A/P Gana Das
Ng Kai Choy
Archana A/P Tambe Raja
Aimi Syarizad Binti Datuk Hj. Kuthubul Zaman
Vivian Kong Mei Yi
Muhammad Zahier Bin Rosli
Selvanteran a/l V Segaran
Mohammad Syahmi Bin Nawawi
Johore Bar Representative: Fadhil Ihsan Bin Mohamad Hassan
- ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE YEAR 2026
The annual subscription to the Johore Bar for the year 2026 is fixed at RM 160-00.
- MOTIONS ADOPTED AT THE MEETING
The Meeting passed two Motions, particulars whereof are as follows:
Motion No. 1 (Proposed by Mr Fadhil Ihsan Bin Mohamad Hassan)
- The Johore Bar Committee shall establish and maintain a fund to be known as the Johore Bar Compassionate Fund (“the Fund”) for the purpose of providing immediate financial assistance to the nominee or immediate next-of-kin of any member who passes away while his or her name remains on the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors, holding a valid Practising Certificate and is a member of the Johore Bar.
- A fixed sum of RM3,000-00 shall be payable to the nominee of the deceased member, or in the absence of a nomination, to the immediate next-of-kin as the Johore Bar Committee shall determine.
- The members’ annual subscription for the year 2026 shall be increased by RM10 from RM150-00 to RM160-00, and the additional sum of RM10-00 shall be specifically earmarked and applied solely and exclusively for the purposes of establishing the Fund.
- For each subsequent year, a sum of RM10-00 from each members’ annual subscription shall be allocated and credited to the Fund as a standing contribution, without the need for any separate levy or collection.
- The Johore Bar Committee is hereby authorised and mandated to take all such steps and to do all such acts and things as may be necessary or expedient to give full effect to this Resolution and the establishment, administration, and operation of the Fund.
Motion No. 2 (Proposed by Mr Vinodsagaran a/l Gunasakaren)
- The Johore Bar Committee shall endeavour to establish and publish, within 45 days, a clear workflow and protocol for the handling of formal complaints, which may include:
- Acknowledge receipt of complaint as soon as possible;
- To meet the officer in concern in Johor Bahru with regards to the complaint received;
- To update the Complainant on the action taken by the Managing Judge in Johor Bahru;
- If no action is taken by the Managing Judge, then the Committee to escalate the matter to the Managing Judge at Putrajaya or the Chief Judge of Malaya;
- If all avenue fails, then the Committee should seek assistance of the President of the Malaysian Bar to see the Chief Justice; and
• At all material times, Committee is to update the Complainant on the progress of the steps taken to resolve the issue.
2. The Johore Bar Committee reaffirms its commitment to uphold the principles of procedural fairness, transparency, and accountability in all judicial proceedings.
3. The Johore Bar Committee reaffirms that the Bar must act decisively to safeguard members’ confidence in the administration of justice and to ensure that complaints are not left unattended or unresolved.
4. SUB COMMITTEES
The formation of Sub-Committees is currently being finalized. We will soon issue a circular to invite your participation in these committees. Thank you for your support.
We look forward to another productive year with your participation and support.
R. ANUSHA RAGVAN
CHAIRMAN