Please be informed that a meeting was held between the Johore Bar Committee (JBC) and Bahagian Pendaftaran Hakmilik Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor on 30th May 2022. Several pertinent issues were deliberated and resolved between the parties, as follows: (a) Issue: Whether the release letter for bumiputra lots for the previous transaction should be submitted […]
It has come to the attention of the Johore Bar Conveyancing Sub Committee (JBC) that Pejabat Tanah Dan Galian Johor (PTG) has issued “Pekeliling Pejabat Tanah Dan Galian Johor Bilangan 1 Tahun 2022” (PTG Circular). The PTG Circular is attached here; the contents are self-explanatory. Please be informed that JBC has since made several attempts
Circular No. 79/2022: Regularisation of the Restriction of Interest For Industrial Land Read More »
We refer to our Circulars No. 57/2022 and No. 65/2022 in respect of the abovementioned judicial review application. Kindly be informed that the application for leave to commence the judicial review was allowed by the High Court on 13.12.2022. Pursuant to the leave granted, the Court also issued an order for immediate stay of the
Dear Members, In celebration of the festival of joy, as per customary, we are hosting a Christmas Open House in Muar. As always, a sumptuous menu is prepared for all including ginger bread man cookies to be given away for members joining this event. All are welcome! You may bring your favorite Christmas snacks to
Circular No. 77/2022: Christmas Open House, Muar (3 Jan 2023) Read More »
Please be informed that Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor (PTG) has notified Johore Bar Committee (JBC) via its letter dated 8th December 2022 on the closure of its counters and JohorPay on 27th December 2022, the contents which is self explanatory and as attached hereof. Members who have further queries in the matter may email
It is with great sadness that we record that Md Zahar Bin Ngah, who was the sole proprietor of Messrs Zahar & Partners in Johor Bahru, passed away on 4 Dec 2022. Md Zahar Bin Ngah was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1998. The Johore Bar extends
Md Zahar Bin Ngah ( 1/6/1971 – 4/12/2022) Read More »
Please be informed that Johore Bar Committee (JBC) recently had a discussion with the respective officers in charge at Jabatan Pendaftaran Hakmilik and Jabatan Hakmilik Strata Pejabat Tanah dan Galian Johor (PTG) and raised pertinent issues concerning the allocation and the giving out of the presentation numbers for registration of dealings at PTG since some
The Johore Bar Sports Sub Committee is pleased to announce the return of the annual Bar Bench Club (BBC) Games. This year the event will be held from the 5th to 10th December 2022. The purpose of the Games is to foster greater ties and camaraderie between the Johore Bar members and the Courts. The
Circular No. 74/2022: Johore Bar vs Mahkamah Johor Games (5 to 10 Dec 2022) Read More »
Members are reminded that the deadline for law firms to submit the DCR 2022 is 30th November 2022. The submission of DCR is compulsory for all law firms. No extension will be granted by Bank Negara Malaysia. Law firms (as Reporting Institutions) can only submit the DCR 2022 after notifying Bank Negara Malaysia on the
Kindly be informed that commencing from 27.11.2022, there will be a change in the management of cases before the Sessions Courts in Johor Bahru. The Committee has been informed by the Court as follows: Members are to be advised accordingly. Thank you. R JAYABALAN CHAIRMAN
Circular No. 72/2022: Management of Sessions Court Cases from 27.11.2022 Read More »