Johore Bar Committee

Court Liaison

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. 13/2025: Re: Notification on the rescheduling of criminal (charge and remand) cases in Johor courts from 5th to 8th May 2025

We have been informed by the Johor Courts that several judicial officers will be attending the Persidangan Pegawai Kehakiman 2025 in Pulau Pinang from 5th to 8th May 2025. Accordingly, arrangements have been made for handling of new criminal charges and remand applications in the Sessions and Magistrates’ Courts across Johor as follows: New Criminal

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Circular No. 69/2024: Distribution of civil cases for Mahkamah Sesyen Johor Bahru

We have been notified by the Director of the Johor Bahru Court that the distribution of civil cases for the Mahkamah Sesyen Johor Bahru will be as per the attached list here. This distribution will take effect from 1 January 2025. Members are kindly requested to take note of this for the management of their

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Circular No. 35/2024: Johor Bahru Court Issues

Dear Members, The committee periodically receives complaints from members. These complaints, both verbal and written, have been brought to the attention of the Court’s Pengarah and, where necessary, the respective judges and judicial officers. Through various engagements and meetings with the court, we have highlighted the following pertinent issues and received feedback from the Court:

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Circular No. 28/2024: Dialogue on Court Matters in North Johor

We are pleased to inform you that a dialogue between the North Johor Bar Committee and the Judiciary in North Johorwill be held on Sunday, 21st July 2024 to address issues and difficulties faced by members in the courts located in northern Johor namely Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Yong Peng. We have collected and compiled

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Circular No. 13/2024: Virtual Forum on Court Matters in North Johore

We are pleased to inform you that a VIRTUAL FORUM ON COURT MATTERS will be held on Monday, 27th May 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to address issues and difficulties faced by members in the courts located in northern Johore namely Segamat, Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Yong Peng. We assure you that the issues that you raise would be

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Circular No. 103/2023: Hearing of Joint Petitions For Divorce

Members are to be advised as follows:   No.   Sessions Court Judge (Jusa C)   Hearing Day & Location   1. Datin Salawati binti Djambari Sunday, Monday & Tuesday MSS 2, Level 23A, Cyberport 2. Tuan Kamarudin bin Kamsun Sunday, Monday & Tuesday MSS 4, Level 25, Cyberport 3. Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin bin

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Circular No. 95/2023: Distribution of criminal cases at High Court Johor Bahru

With effect from 8th December 2023, the High Court at Johor Bahru has received two new Judicial Commissioners. His Lordship Justice Kan Weng Hin will be presiding at High Court (Criminal 2) whereas Her Ladyship Justice Suriyati Hasimah binti Mohd Hashim will be presiding at High Court (Criminal 3). The Committee has been informed by the Court

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Circular No. 93/2023: Court Matters

Following the Committee’s meeting with the Court last week, members are advised as follows: 2. Withdrawal or discontinuance: where parties have reached a settlement after the hearing date was fixed or after submissions had been filed and have agreed to withdraw or discontinue the matter, the lawyers concerned are requested to notify the Court early

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