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 […]
Circular No. 5/2023: Specialist Legal-Wear Tailor Read More »
Please be informed that the Annual Subscription to the Johore Bar for the year 2023 has been fixed at RM150-00 by the Annual General Meeting held on 24th February 2023. The deadline for payment of the Subscription is 30th June 2023. We request members to make their payment before the said date to avoid any
Circular No. 4/2023: Payment of Annual Subscription to The Johore Bar For 2023 Read More »
Kindly be informed that the Johore Bar Committee (“the Committee”) has appointed Pn. Amalina Bte Ismail as the Honorary Secretary and Ms. Archana A/P Tambe Raja as the Treasurer for the year 2023/2024. Pursuant to section 73 (vii) of the Legal Profession Act 1976, the Committee has co-opted Cik Nabila Binti Sahar as member of
Circular No. 3/2023: Johore Bar Sub Committees For 2023/2024 Read More »
The continuous heavy rainfall over the last several days has resulted in floods in several parts of Johore. The State Disaster Management Committee has reported that as of 2.3.2023 the number of flood victims is 25,213 involving all 10 districts in the state. Amongst the worst affected districts are Segamat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru
Circular No. 2/2023: Assistance For Members Affected by Floods in Johore Read More »
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Johore Bar proceeded smoothly on Friday, 24th February 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Holiday Villa Hotel, Johor Bahru with an attendance of 53 members. 1. JOHORE BAR COMMITTEE (“JBC”) FOR 2023/2024 The following persons were elected to the JBC for the year 2023/2024: Chairman R Jayabalan Committee members
Circular No. 1/2023: AGM of the Johore Bar For 2023/2024 Read More »
Dear Members, We refer to Circular No. 90/2022 dated 25th January 2023 giving notice of the 53rd Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Johore Bar on Friday, 24th February 2023 at Level 10, Auditorium, Holiday Villa Hotel, Johor Bahru at 3:00 p.m. Members are advised to come early so that the quorum can be achieved
Circular No. 97/2022: Johore Bar’s Annual Report 2022/2023 Read More »
Following the notice just received from the Court, members are informed as follows: Commencing from 26.2.2023 the hearing of joint petitions for divorce will be conducted physically in open court. The hearings will take place on every Sunday alternating between Sessions Court Civil 1 (Tn Mohamad Haldar bin Abdul Aziz) and Sessions Court Criminal 3
Circular No. 96/2022: Announcement on Court Matters Read More »
Dear Members, Gong Xi Fa Cai & Happy Chinese New Year! May good fortune shine on you in the new year. The Johore Bar Committee is pleased to cordially invite members and chambering pupils to Chinese New Year Open House celebrations. In the spirit of this joyous occasion, members will be served with delectable fare
Circular No. 92/2022: Johore Bar Chinese New Year Open House 2023 (2 Feb 2023) Read More »
Dear Folks, the Johore Bar Annual Dinner & Dance is back again!!! The evening will be entertained by the multi-talented artiste RK FARID – Over 3 decades, he has been ‘rocking’ the stage with his cool, calm and confident self in hosting an event. Be it a formal attendance of foreign dignitaries or fun filled
Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils Sub-Committee is organising a webinar entitled “Liquidation 101”. This webinar will cover the following:- Particulars of the Webinar are as follows: Date 10th February 2023 (Friday) Time 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fees RM 20.00 for Members of the Johore Bar RM 10.00 for Pupils-in-Chambers
Circular No. 91/2022: Liquidation 101 (10 Feb 2023) Read More »