The Johore Bar Professional Development & Education Sub Committee, Corporate & Conveyancing Sub Committee and Legal Aid Sub Committee are jointly organising a two-day Conference on Enhancing Legal Practice.
The primary objective of the Conference is to equip legal practitioners with up-to date knowledge, practical skills, and insights into the evolving landscape of legal practice.
The details of the Conference are as follows:
| Date | Saturday, 10th October 2026 & Sunday, 11th October 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.) |
| Venue | Opero Hotel Southkey, Johor Bahru LG Floor, The Grand Florius Ballroom 2 Jalan Southkey ½ Kota Southkey 80150 Johor Bahru |
| Registration Fee | For Members of the Malaysian Bar Per day: RM250-00 Two days: RM450-00 For Pupils In Chambers / Law Students Per day: RM150-00 Two days: RM280-00 For Non Member Per day: RM350-00 Two days: RM600-00 Enjoy 10% discount for Conference tickets purchased before 31st August 2026 |
| CPD Code | 10th October 2026 – Day 1 T3/10102026/JHB/JH261125/7.5 [7.5 points] 11th October 2026 – Day 2 T3/11102026/JHB/JH261125/6 [6 points] |
The topics for discussion and itineraries are as follows:
Day 1 (Saturday, 10th October 2026)
| Time | Programme |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Arrival of Guests |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome Speech Ms. Archana Tambe Raja, Chairperson Professional Development & Education Sub Committee; and En. Muhammad Zahier bin Rosli, Chairperson Legal Aid Sub Committee Opening Speech Ms. Anusha Ragvan, Chairman of the Johore Bar |
| 9:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Session 1: Alternate Dispute Solution: Mediation & Arbitration Panel of Speakers: Datuk Hj. Kuthubul Zaman Bin SNS Bukhari, Founding Partner, Messrs Zaman & Associates Y.A Dato’ Abdul Fareed bin Abdul Gafoor, Judicial Commissioner, High Court Johor Bahru Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, Retired, Federal Court Judge of Malaysia Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Session 2: Development in Cross-Border Insolvency Law in Malaysia Speaker: Ms. Lavinia Kumaraendran, Founding Partner, Messrs Lavania & Balan Chambers Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m | Session 3: Evaluating Personal Injury Awards: Malaysia’s Evolving Legal Compendium Speaker: Mr. Ravinder Singh Dhalliwal, FoundingPartner, Messrs Vin Partnership Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Session 4: Lecture on Civil Advocacy Speaker: The Hon. Justice Dato’ Seri Vazeer Alam bin Mydin Meera, Judge, Federal Court of Malaysia Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Session 5: Lecture on Effective Pre & Post Trial Compliance Speaker: Y.A Dato’ Kenneth Yoong Ken Chinson St James, Judge, High Court Kuala Lumpur Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m | Coffee Break |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Session 6: Integrating Vertical AI and Digital Workflows in Modern Legal Practice Panel of Speakers: Y.A Tuan Mohamad Redzuan bin Idrus, Judicial Commissioner, High Court Kuala Lumpur Ms. Chai Sim Ann, Founding Partner, Messrs Chai & Company Ms. Lynette Ooi, Founder & CEO, BetterWiser Consulting Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 4:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Session 7: Overview of SOSMA trials – key legal challenges (defence rights and procedural safeguards) Panel of Speakers: Tuan Haji Rosli Kamaruddin, Founding Partner, Messrs Rosli Kamaruddin & Co. Tuan Iskandar Shah Ibrahim, Founding Partner, Messrs Iskandar Shah & Co. Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 6:30 p.m. | END |
Day 2 (Sunday, 11th October 2026)
ENHANCING LEGAL PRACTICE – LAND LAW: REFORM, LEGISLATIONS AND ITS FUTURE
| Time | Programme |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Registration & Arrival of Guests |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. | Welcome Speech Mr. Saravanan Krishnan, Chairperson Corporate & Conveyancing Sub Committee Opening Speech Yang Berhormat, Dato’ Haji Mohammed Shakib Bin Haji Ali, Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Johor |
| 9:10 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. | Session 1: Practice at the Johor Land Registry: Common Rejections And How to Avoid them Speaker: Encik Mohamad Fahmi Bin Zakaria, Ketua Penolong Pengarah (Pendaftaran Hakmilik), PTG Johor Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Session 2: Perfecting The Transfer of Strata Title: Common Issues And Practical Solutions Speaker: Encik Zulkifli Bin Muhammad, Ketua Penolong Pengarah (Hakmilik Strata), PTG Johor Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Session 3: Topic: (tbc) Speaker: Datin Paduka Dr. Hajah Suhailizan Binti Suliman, CEO, Johor State Housing Development Corporation (PKPJ) Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Session 4: Sale of Bankrupt’s Land: Its Procedures And Requirements with the OA Speaker: Ms. Ng Sai Yeang, Partner, Messrs Raja, Darryl & Loh Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Session 5: AMLA And The Conveyancing Practitioner: Know Your Client, Know Your Risk! Speaker: Dato’ Haji Mohamad Ezri Bin Haji Abdul Wahab, Former President of the Malaysian Bar (2024-2026); Co-Chairperson Bar Council Committee on AMLA; and Managing Partner, EzriLaw Firm Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Coffee Break |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Session 6: The Proposed Urban Renewal Bill Speaker: Mr. Nicholas Chang Chen Seng, Co-Chairperson, Bar Council Conveyancing Practice Committee; Partner, Messrs Amir, Lim & Partners Presentation of Token of Appreciation |
| 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Closing Speech Ms. Shahareen Begum and Ms. Lee Mei Yeng, Corporate & Conveyancing Sub Committee End |
Additionally, an exclusive Networking Reception will be hosted following Day 1 of the Conference on Saturday, 10th October 2026, providing an excellent opportunity for the legal community to connect and engage.
Details are as follows:
| Date | Saturday, 10th October 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Venue | Opero Hotel Southkey, Johor Bahru 2 Jalan Southkey ½ Kota Southkey 80150 Johor Bahru |
| Registration Fee | RM150-00 |
| Max | Registration will be limited to 100 participants |
We also welcome firms that may be interested to be on the list of sponsors for the event. More information about Sponsorships opportunities for Members of the Bar, Law Firms and Companies/Corporations may be seen here:-
- For Members of the Bar and Firms: https://bit.ly/3TKrbDt
- For Companies/Corporations: https://bit.ly/4vXo2Oc
Payment & Registration
Payment must be made in advance of the event. Registration will be confirmed upon successful payment.
Conference Registration – Payment Link (Billplz Online Payment Portal):
https://catalog.billplz.com/johorebar3/payment-form/lawconference1011102026
Networking Reception Registration – Payment Link (Billplz Online Payment Portal):
https://catalog.billplz.com/johorebar3/payment-form/networkingdinner10102026
We look forward to your participation.
| ARCHANA TAMBE RAJA CHAIRPERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION SUB COMMITTEE | K. SARAVANAN CHAIRPERSON CORPORATE & CONVEYANCING SUB COMMITTEE | MUHAMMAD ZAHIER BIN ROSLI CHAIRPERSON LEGAL AID SUB COMMITTEE |