Johore Bar Committee

Circular No. 102/2023: Criminal Law Lecture & LUNCH in Appreciation of YBGK Volunteers

The Continuing Professional Development Sub-Committee and the Legal Aid Sub-Committee are jointly organizing this talk and a lunch in appreciation of the YBGK Volunteers serving in the Johore Bar. Topics to be covered in the Lecture is as follows:- This topic will be discussed in light of the recent Johor Bahru High Court decision in […]

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Circular No. 101/2023: Welcoming High-Tea in Honour of YA Tuan Kan Weng Hin And YA Puan Suriyati Hasimah Binti Mohd Hashim, Judicial Commissioners of the High Court in Johor Bahru (22 Jan 2024)

We are pleased to inform members that the Johore Bar Committee is hosting a welcoming high-tea in honour of Y.A Tuan Kan Weng Hin and Y.A Puan Suriyati Hasimah Binti Mohd Hashim, Judicial Commissioners of the High Court in Johor Bahru, who have commenced sitting in Johor Bahru from 10th December 2023. The particulars of

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Circular No. 100/2023: Admiralty & Maritime Law: Navigating Claims, Arrests And Priorities (12 Jan 2024)

This talk aims to provide members of the Johore Bar with comprehensive insights into Admiralty and Maritime Law, focusing on crucial aspects related to arrests, security, and dispute resolution in the maritime domain. Topics to be covered in this talk: Delving into the nuanced world of maritime claims that can lead to vessel arrests, including

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Circular No. 97/2023: Welcoming High-Tea in Honour of YA Datuk Meor Hashimi Bin Abdul Hamid, Judge of the High Court of Malaya, Muar Johor (11 Jan 2024)

Greetings ! It is our great pleasure to invite all members and pupils to attend a welcoming afternoon tea reception in honour of Yang Arif Datuk Meor Hashimi Bin Abdul Hamid as the new Judge of the High Court of Malaya at Muar, Johor commencing from 8th December 2023. The details of the event are

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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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