Johore Bar Committee

Circular No. 13/2023: Expansion of Johore Bar Library

As informed at the Annual General Meeting on 24.2.2023, the Committee has undertaken works to expand and improve the Johore Bar library at the secretariat building and at the Muar Bar Room in order to make the library more functionable and resourceful for members.  The works are being done through the Building, House, Library & […]

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Circular No. 12/2023: Update | Application For Judicial Review on the Implementation of Tatacara Baru For Presentation at Johor Land Registry and Land Offices

We refer to our Circulars No. 57/2022 and No. 65/2022 and No. 78/2022 in respect of the abovementioned application for judicial review on the implementation of the “Tatacara Baru” by the PTG.  As informed earlier the leave order to commence the judicial review was granted by the High Court on 13.12.2022. Following that affidavits of

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Circular No. 11/2023: Johore Bar Online Forum on Court Matters

Kindly be informed that an online forum in respect of court matters will be held on Friday, 5th May 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the forum is to seek members’ feedback on issues that they face in Court and to provide suggestions for improvements.  The issues and suggestions will be brought to the

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Circular No. 10/2023: International Malaysia Law Conference 2023 | Sponsorship for Johore Bar Members

The Malaysian Bar’s International Malaysia Law Conference 2023 (“IMLC”) will take place between 10th – 13th July 2023 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The theme of the Conference is ‘Navigating the Present, Exploring the Future’. Further information on the Conference programme maybe seen at Circular No. 114/2023 and at https://www.imlc.com.my  Kindly be informed that

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Circular No. 9/2023: Iftar Ramadhan 2023 in North Johor

We are pleased to organize Iftar Ramadhan event and invite all members to break-fast together. The particulars of the event are as follows:  DAY & DATE WEDNESDAY, 12th APRIL 2023 TIME 6:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. VENUE ORCHID EVENT SPACE, BATU PAHAT GROUND FLOOR, ZONE B THE SUMMIT, JALAN BAKAU CONDONG BATU PAHAT COST RM60-00

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Circular No. 6/2023: Hearing of Joint Petitions

As stated in Circular No. 96/2022, joint petitions for divorce are now being heard in open court before two Sessions Court judges. Following the open court proceedings in the last two weeks, the Court has brought to the Committee’s attention the following matters to be adhered to by lawyers appearing for the parties and the

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Circular No. 5/2023: Specialist Legal-Wear Tailor

In a recent meeting with the judiciary, a complaint was brought to the attention of the Johore Bar Committee regarding appropriate legal attire. While we have heard general complaints regarding legal attire ad nauseum, this was a very particular complaint; male members of the Johore Bar were wearing their bibs with normal collared shirts, as

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