We have been informed by the Pengarah that, commencing from 01.10.2025, there will be a change in the management of civil cases before the Sessions Courts in Johor Bahru. Please refer to the Court’s letter dated 29.9.2025 attached here. All civil cases registered in 2024 and 2025 will be transferred in stages, while cases with […]
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We have been informed by the Pejabat Tanah Dan Galian Johor of the new procedure for applying for the purchase of a private search, which will take effect from 1st October 2025. This procedure is issued in accordance with the directive from the Pejabat Pengarah Tanah Dan Galian (PTG). For your kind reference and further
The Johore Bar Committee is aware of the ongoing challenges faced by both law graduates seeking pupillage placements and firms looking for suitable chambering students. A recurring difficulty has been the shortage of information on the availability and demand for such placements. To address this, the Committee is compiling and maintaining an updated index of
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It is with great sadness that we record that Lim Tong Keng, who was a Partner of Messrs T K Lim & Co. in Batu Pahat, Johor passed away on 31st Aug 2025. Lim Tong Keng was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1969. He was amongst the
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The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee in collaboration with Current Law Journal (“CLJ”) is organising a webinar on “Employment Law in Malaysia: Addressing Poor Performance, Constructive Dismissal & Workplace Harassment” that will discuss the following topics (1) Poor Performance: Managing Exits Without Inviting Claims; (2) Constructive Dismissal on the Contract Test Based on the Reaffirmed
As you are aware, Y.A Datuk Meor Hashimi Bin Abdul Hamid has been elevated to the Court of Appeal and will end his service as Judge of the Muar High Court with effect from 26th September 2025. Following this, the Johore Bar Committee will be hosting a farewell dinner to mark our appreciation of YA’s
We wish to inform that the Check-List for applications relating to foreign property acquisition will be implemented by the Johor Land Administration effective 2nd September 2025. This implementation is in accordance with the directive issued by the Pejabat Pengarah Tanah Dan Galian (PTG). A copy of the said letter is attached herewith for your kind
Please be informed that a briefing session on the implementation of the Self-Assessment System (STS) for Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) will be held online via Zoom. The particulars of the Webinar are as follows: Date 29th August 2025 (Friday) Time 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Topic STS CKHT & Tatacara Pengisian E-CKHT Fee Admission
We are back with our next series. We are pleased to present our speaker, En. Iskandar Shah Bin Ibrahim. En. Iskandar Shah bin Ibrahim is a sole proprietor of Messrs Iskandar Shah & Co. He has over 30 years of legal experience in both public service and private practice. He began his career in 1994
Dear Members of the Bar, Join the Young Lawyers & Pupils Sub-Committee and the Sports Sub-Committee for a night filled with friendly matches, good company, and plenty of fun. This is not a tournament – no rankings, no pressure – just a relaxed evening of fun, friendly games and a chance to meet new friends
Circular No. 40/2025: “Sweat The Stress Out” | Pickleball & Badminton Social Games Read More »