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Circular No. 39/2025: Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan Training Part 3 For Trial (23 – 24 Aug 2025)

We are pleased to inform you that the training session for members who have registered to provide legal aid in criminal cases under Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (YBGK) are as follows: Date 23rd – 24th August 2025 (Saturday & Sunday) Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Venue Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium Johore Bar […]

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Circular No. 38/2025: Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan Training Part One And Two (16 Aug 2025)

The Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan (“YBGK”) is a comprehensive scheme that funds lawyers to do legal aid work in criminal matters. Content of Training: Part One – YBGK Administration Part Two – Arrest, Remand, Bail and Mitigation Date 16th August 2025 (Saturday) Time 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Venue Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium

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Circular No. 37/2025: Farewell High-Tea in Honour of Y.A Tuan Suria Kumar A/L Durairaj Johnson Paul (14 Aug 2025)

As you are aware, Y.A Tuan Suria Kumar A/L Durairaj Johnson Paul will be transferring to Melaka High Court on 18th August 2025. Following this, the Johore Bar Committee will be hosting a farewell high-tea to mark our appreciation of YA’s tenure of service in Muar. The particulars of the high-tea are as follows: Date

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Circular No. 35/2025: Extraordinary General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar

Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 10:00 a.m. MATRADE Hall, 3rd Floor, Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 50480 Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian Bar will convene a physical Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at MATRADE Hall, 3rd Floor, Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur. The

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Circular No. 34/2025: Farewell Dinner in Honour of Dato’ Abu Bakar Bin Katar

As you are aware, Y.A Dato’ Abu Bakar Bin Katar will be retiring on 15th August 2025. Following this, the Johore Bar Committee will be hosting a farewell dinner to mark our appreciation of YA’s tenure of service in Johor Bahru. The particulars of the dinner are as follows: Date Tuesday, 5th August 2025 Time

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Circular No. 33/2025: Urgent | Walk to Safeguard Judicial Independence (14 July 2025) Perarakan Membela Kebebasan Kehakiman

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

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Circular No. 32/2025: Request For Feedback on Court-Related Issues (Civil & Criminal)

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

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Circular No. 31/2025: Request for Feedback and Queries on the Implementation of Self-assessment (STS, Sistem Taksir Sendiri) for Real Property Gains Tax by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri, Johor

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

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Circular No. 30/2025: Hibah Takaful: Legal & Shariah Perspectives (17 July 2025)

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

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