Dear Members, We refer to Malaysian Bar Circular No. 247/2025 dated 8 July 2025, which informs members of the Malaysian Bar’s call for a peaceful walk scheduled to take place on Monday, 14 July 2025 at 2:00 p.m., from the Palace of Justice (POJ) to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Putrajaya. This Walk is […]
The Johore Bar Committee is seeking feedback from members on issues arising from court matters—both civil and criminal—at the High Court, Sessions Court, and Magistrates’ Court in Johor. We welcome any observations, complaints, or suggestions relating to the or any other concerns affecting members’ work in the courts. This feedback will guide our ongoing engagement
Circular No. 32/2025: Request For Feedback on Court-Related Issues (Civil & Criminal) Read More »
The Corporate & Conveyancing Sub-Committee (CCSC) has been informed by LHDN Johor that a state-level briefing on the implementation of the Self-Assessment System (STS) for Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, via an online platform. Further details will be shared with members once confirmation and additional
The Shariah Committee is organizing a seminar on relating Hibah Takaful with aims to shed light on the concept of Hibah Takaful from both civil law and shariah perspectives and to address the practical challenges surrounding its implementation. The seminar is open to all lawyers, syarie counsels, pupils in-chambers, takaful practitioners and those interested in
Circular No. 30/2025: Hibah Takaful: Legal & Shariah Perspectives (17 July 2025) Read More »
It is with great sadness that we record that Manjit Kaur, who was a Partner of Messrs Terang, Manjit, Azmi & Hardip Singh, Johor Bahru passed away on 27th June 2025. Manjit Kaur was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1992. The Johore Bar extends its heartfelt condolences
Manjit Kaur A/P Amar Singh (11/10/1966 – 27/6/2025) Read More »
Further to Circular No. 23/2025 dated 17th June 2025, please be informed that the Corporate and Conveyancing Sub-Committee (CCSC) held meetings with En. Mohamad Fahmi bin Zakaria, Ketua Penolong Pengarah (Pendaftaran Hakmilik), on 18th, 24th, and 25th June 2025 at the Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor (PTG), concerning PTG Circular No. 03/2025 (“New Circular”). Pursuant
The North Johor Committee is delighted to invite you and your family for a waterfall picnic at Gunung Ledang. This gathering offers a chance to take a break from our daily grind, grill some BBQ skewers next to the cooling waterfall and enjoy some laid back conversations with fellow members. Event details: Date 19th
Circular No. 28/2025: Invitation to a Waterfall Picnic @ Gunung Ledang Read More »
Lawyers belong to a noble profession, a profession which is not constrained to the legal world. It is a profession which extends pro bono services as well as contributes to the community, be it in cash or kind. The North Johor Committee together with Kelab Sukan dan Kebajikan Mahkamah Muar, in collaboration with the Blood
Circular No. 27/2025: Blood Donation Campaign Muar 2025 Read More »
Please be informed that the Jelajah Kehakiman Johor 2025 will take place at Plaza Angsana Johor Bahru on 21 – 22 June 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Jelajah Kehakiman is an initiative of the Malaysian Judiciary through the Office of the Chief Registrar, Federal Court of Malaysia as the secretariat program in
Circular No. 26/2025: Jelajah Kehakiman Johor 2025 Read More »
The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is proud to present a seminar on “Crafting Winning Advocacy” designed to advance and impress upon the role of advocacy in both criminal & civil law practice. The seminar aims to provide participants with invaluable perspectives from a retired Federal Court judge on essentials of advocacy, trial and appellate
Circular No. 25/2025: Crafting Winning Advocacy (8 July 2025) Read More »