The Industrial Court of Johor Bahru is organising a briefing session on the e-filing and e-service systems to members of the Bar and representatives of MTUC and MEF. The details of the briefing are as follows: Date 16th October 2014 (Thursday) Time 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. (Registration at 1.30 p.m.) Venue Level 1, Johore […]

We are pleased to inform that the Johore Bar Committee is hosting a joint farewell dinner in honour of our High Court Judges YA Dato’ Abdul Rahman bin Sebli and YA Datuk Samsudin bin Hassan. YA Dato’ Abdul Rahman bin Sebli has been elevated to the Court of Appeal on 15th September 2014. YA Datuk

YA Tuan Teo Say Eng was elevated as a Judge of High Court of Malaya on 12.9.2014. His Lordship has served as a Judicial Commissioner in Johor Bahru since 15.6.2012. We are pleased to inform that, as per the tradition of the Johore Bar, an elevation ceremony will be held in open court at His

The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee of the Johore Bar is organizing a Seminar on An Overview of Sale and Purchase of Shares and Businesses. The seminar will provide a preliminary overview on the fundamental aspects of transactions involving the sale and purchase of shares and businesses. It will provide a snapshot view of the process

The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee of the Johore Bar is organizing a Talk on Custody Battles in Conversion Cases at Civil and Syariah Courts. Particulars of the Talk are as follows:   Date 5th November 2014 (Wednesday) Time 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. (Registration at 2.00 p.m.) Venue Level 1, Johore Bar Auditorium No. 5

We refer to Circular No. 58/14 dated 23rd October 2014 for the above mentioned Seminar. We are pleased to inform you that due to your continuing support to our programmes, the CPD Committee has decided to fully subsidise the above mentioned Seminar and therefore admittance is now free but limited to the first 90 persons

Prompt payment by clients – every lawyer’s dream! Attend this brand new workshop to find out how you can keep your firm’s financed in the pink and avoid cash flow problems. The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee of the Johore Bar in collaboration with the Bar Council Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee is organizing a SEMINAR ON

 We have a new Judicial Commissioner of the High Court in Johor Bahru. Y.A Dr Sabirin Bin Ja’afar commenced his posting in Johor Bahru on 13.10.2014. It is customary for the Johore Bar to extend its warm welcome and appreciation to the new Judge or Judicial Commissioner in Johor Bahru. The Committee is therefore

On 25 October 2013, the Malaysian government announced that the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) will be implemented on 1 April 2015. The GST is set to replace the current sales and services tax. In light of the latest development, the Johore Bar Committee, in collaboration with the Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) Department, is organising

The most anticipated games in the JBC sporting calendar is back again! The Johore Bar Sports Sub Committee is pleased to announce that the 43rd BENCH & BAR vs POLICE GAMES 2014 is scheduled to be held from 21st November – 27th November 2014 and the Police will be hosting for this year’s games! The