The Johore Bar Committee [“JBC”] has received complaints from law firms that they have been issued with a ‘Notis Amaran’ by Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru [“MBJB”] in respect of premises and/or signboard licence. Sometime in 2020, when it was first prompted of this issue by members, the JBC had in fact engaged in dialogue and
Circular No. 108/2021: Premises and/or Signboard Licensing issue Read More »
Dear Members and Pupils of the Johore Bar, The Johore Bar Committee is happy to announce that it is collaborating with Gleneagles Hospital Medini for booster shots be provided to all Johore Bar members, pupils in chambers, staff and family members. Gleneagles Hospital Medini has graciously agreed to accommodate twenty (20) doses daily for the
Circular No. 107/2021: Johore Bar Booster Vaccination Drive Read More »
Johore Bar Committee received a notification today that the Pejabat Tanah Batu Pahat will be temporarily closed with effect from 4th December 2021 until 10th December 2021 for COVID-19 evaluation tasks. A copy of the notice is attached for your reference and information. Members will be kept duly informed of any further development. As always,
Circular No. 105/2021 | Closure of Operation at Pejabat Tanah Batu Pahat Read More »
Please be informed that, with effect from 1st December 2021, the Pengerang Magistrate’s Court (“PMC”) will commence operations at its new location at No. 47, Jalan Kempas 3, Taman Desaru Utama, 81930, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi Johor and civil as well as criminal cases are filed via the e-filing system [EFS]. PMC will preside on
Circular No. 103/2021 | Pengerang Magistrate’s Court Read More »
On 10th July 2021, the Bar Council launched a Donation Drive to assist Members who are facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to Bar Council Circular No 276/2021 here. To assist the Bar Council LawCare and Welfare Committee, which will administer the funds derived from the said Donation Drive, the State Bar Committees
Circular No. 101/2021: Donation Drive to Assist Members Read More »
The Johore Bar Virtual Run Challenge (2021/2022 edition) concluded on 30th July 2021. We are pleased to announce the finishers for each category as below:- Advanced Category Abdullah Bin Mohamad Nawawi Au Ching Yi Mohd Aizuddin Bin Baharum Simon Tay Lai Eng Ng Kai Choy Mohd Azizi Iskandar Bin Md Ali Lim Eing Siew Zulkafli
Circular No. 100/2021: Results : Johore Bar Virtual Run Challenge (2021/2022 Edition) Read More »
The Bar Council Sports Committee had, in the month of September, organized its first nationwide virtual sports event, the Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021 (“MBFC”). The objective of MBFC was to motivate Members of the Bar to engage in a more active lifestyle in order to enhance their fitness level during this difficult pandemic period.
Circular No. 99/2021: The Winner is…Johore Bar Running Team Read More »
The following updates were received concerning Court operations in Johor. JOHOR BAHRU HIGH COURT FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS (CODE 38) [from 24 Oct 2021 to 31 Oct 2021] All hearings, case managements and manual auctions are rescheduled per letter dated 21 October 2021 from Puan Hanis Aliah Binti Ahmad Kamarulnajuib, Senior Assistant Registrar High Court Johor Bahru.
We are pleased to be the bearer of good news to our members of the promotional benefits given by various business operators to the Johore Bar members :- (A) Ten per centum (10%) discount on all food and drinks (whether dine-in and/ or take-away) with a minimum spending of RM50-00 for a period of six
Circular No. 97/2021: Promotional Benefits For Members of the Johore Bar Read More »
The JBC has received a notification from Pejabat Tanah Kulai that the Land Office shall be temporarily closed until 24th October 2021 due to the maintenance and breakdown of its system. Therefore members are advised to take note of the updates received concerning the operation of the said Land Office. A copy of the notice
Circular No. 96/2021: Temporary Closure of Operation at Pejabat Tanah Kulai Read More »