Further to our Circular No. 9/2021 dated 30th March 2021, please be informed that Johore Bar Committee (“Johore Bar”) is conducting a survey for members of the Johore Bar on all the outstanding cases at the Office of Menteri Besar Johor. This is consequent to the meeting held with Pejabat Tanah & Galian Johor [“PTG”] […]
Circular No. 11/2021: Backlog at Pejabat Menteri Besar Johor Read More »
We have been informed that some members are still facing the difficulties of obtaining appointments with PTG for presentation of dealings for registration, primarily the time taken for PTG to respond with an appointment and the length of time between the application and appointment dates. We intend to write to PTG to remind them to
Further to our Circular No. 101/20 dated 25-2-2021, we append herewith some of the issues finalised with Pejabat Tanah Dan Galian Johor (PTG) in the virtual meeting held on 22 February 2021, namely that: – (a) the applications for appointment to do presentation / entry of private caveat, land searches during the period of
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 aims to provide participants with an understanding of the following:- What is SOSMA? Security offences SOSMA provisions SOSMA trials – the practical challenges Particulars of the Webinar
Circular No. 8/2021: What You Need to Know About SOSMA Trials (2 Apr 2021) Read More »
It is with great sadness that we record that Yap Siong Cheng, who was a partner of Messrs Arthur Lee & Co., Johor Bahru, Johore, passed away on 20 Mar 2021. Yap Siong Cheng was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1984, and was amongst the senior member
Yap Siong Cheng (17/8/1958 – 20/3/2021) Read More »
At the Conveyancing Sub-Committee’s meeting with Pejabat Tanah dan Galian, Johor [PTG Johor] on 22/02/2021, it was decided that with effect from 28/02/2021, applications for appointments are to be made through the legal firm. The appointment application is to be by filling out Google Form via the link . JBC Circular No. 100/20 refers. However,
Circular No. 4/2021: Appointment at The Pejabat Tanah Dan Galian Johor Read More »
It is with great sadness that we record that Wong Sang Eng, who was a partner at Messrs S E Wong & Co in Muar, Johore, passed away on 6 March 2021. Wong Sang Eng was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1990. The wake will be held
Wong Sang Eng (12/9/1949 – 6/3/2021) Read More »
Please be informed that the Annual Subscription to the Johore Bar for the year 2021 has been fixed at RM150-00 by the Annual General Meeting held on 26th February 2021. The deadline for payment of the aforesaid sum is 30th June 2021. We request members to make their payment before the said date to avoid
Circular No. 3/2021 | Payment Of Annual Subscription To The Johore Bar For 2021 Read More »
Kindly be informed that the Johore Bar Committee (“the Committee”) has appointed Ms. Archana A/P Tambe Raja as the Honorary Secretary and Ms. Kamala a/p Ganapathy Rajagopalan as the Treasurer for the year 2021/2022. Pursuant to section 73(vii) of the Legal Profession Act 1976, the Committee has co-opted Puan Norhayati Binti Mohamed as member of
Circular No. 2/2021 | Johore Bar Sub-Committees For 2021/2022 Read More »
The virtual Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Johore Bar proceeded smoothly on Friday, 26th February 2021. 1. JOHORE BAR COMMITTEE (“JBC”) FOR 2021/2022 The following persons were elected to the JBC for the year 2021/2022: Chairman Shahareen Begum Binti Abdul Subhan Committee members Dr Wendy Ooi Su Ghee Christopher a/l Francis Helen
Circular No. 1/2021 | AGM of The Johore Bar For 2021/2022 Read More »