It is with great sadness that we record that Md Zahar Bin Ngah, who was the sole proprietor of Messrs Zahar & Partners in Johor Bahru, passed away on 4 Dec 2022. Md Zahar Bin Ngah was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1998. The Johore Bar extends […]
Md Zahar Bin Ngah ( 1/6/1971 – 4/12/2022) Read More »
Please be informed that Johore Bar Committee (JBC) recently had a discussion with the respective officers in charge at Jabatan Pendaftaran Hakmilik and Jabatan Hakmilik Strata Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor (PTG) and raised pertinent issues concerning the allocation and the giving out of the presentation numbers for registration of dealings at PTG since some
The Johore Bar Sports Sub Committee is pleased to announce the return of the annual Bar Bench Club (BBC) Games. This year the event will be held from the 5th to 10th December 2022. The purpose of the Games is to foster greater ties and camaraderie between the Johore Bar members and the Courts. The
Circular No. 74/2022: Johore Bar vs Mahkamah Johor Games (5 to 10 Dec 2022) Read More »
Members are reminded that the deadline for law firms to submit the DCR 2022 is 30th November 2022. The submission of DCR is compulsory for all law firms. No extension will be granted by Bank Negara Malaysia. Law firms (as Reporting Institutions) can only submit the DCR 2022 after notifying Bank Negara Malaysia on the
Kindly be informed that commencing from 27.11.2022, there will be a change in the management of cases before the Sessions Courts in Johor Bahru. The Committee has been informed by the Court as follows: Members are to be advised accordingly. Thank you. R JAYABALAN CHAIRMAN
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Please be informed that the Continuing Professional Development is organising the above titled seminar. The seminar will focus on various aspects of conveyancing practice, and recent developments in the different areas pertaining to the practice. The seminar will be conducted by MR. YANG PEI KENG (MR. P K YANG, as he is popularly known), a
Circular No. 71/2022: Conveyancing Practice And Recent Developments (2 Dec 2022) Read More »
We refer to the court forum on 20.10.2022 and Circular No. 58/2022 on court related matters. Following the Committee’s engagement with the Court, kindly be informed as follows: 2. LA applications: Sijil Faraid is no longer required for LA applications by Muslim applicants. The application may be filed and proceeded without Sijil Faraid. 3. Proceedings
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Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils Sub-Committee is organising a seminar entitled “Divorce Proceedings For Beginners”. This seminar will cover the basics on matrimonial proceedings including:- Particulars of the Seminar are as follows: Date 24th November 2022 (Thursday) Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Registration at 2:45 p.m.) Venue Level 1,
Circular No. 69/2022: Divorce Proceedings For Beginners (24 Nov 2022) Read More »
Greetings ! It is our great pleasure to invite all members and pupils to attend a welcoming afternoon tea reception in honour of Yang Arif Tuan Suria Kumar A/L Durairaj Johnson Paul as the new Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Malaya at Muar, Johor commencing from 3rd October 2022. The details of the
We are pleased to inform members that the Johore Bar Committee is hosting a welcoming high-tea in honour of Y.A Puan Wong Mee Ling, Judicial Commissioner of the High Court in Johor Bahru, who has commenced sitting in Johor Bahru from 3rd October 2022. The particulars of the event are as follows: DAY & DATE