Lawyers belong to a noble profession, a profession which is not contained to the legal world. It is a profession which extends pro bono services as well as contributes to the community, be it in cash or kind. The North Johore Affairs Sub Committee, in collaboration with the Blood Bank, Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital, will […]
Circular No. 84/19: Blood Donation Campaign Muar 2020 (25 Feb 2020) Read More »
Further to our Circular No. 77/19, kindly be informed that the Johore Bar Committee has received the letter from the Land Registry, Johor (“PTG”), informing of “Arahan Pelaksanaan Permohonan Penurunan Had Harga Minima Perolehan Hartanah oleh Kepentingan Asing Di Negeri Johor.” The self-explanatory letter dated 30th January 2020, from PTG is attached for your information.
It is with great sadness that we record that Mah Heng Yin, who was the sole proprietor of Messrs H.Y. Mah & Co. in Batu Pahat, Johor, passed away on 21 Jan 2020. Mah Heng Yin was admitted to the Bar in 1999. The Johore Bar extends its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to his family
Mah Heng Yin (11/4/1956 – 21/1/2020) Read More »
Dear Members, GONG XI FA CAI !!! May the Year of the Metal Rat bring bountiful of joy, prosperity and good health to all of you !! The Johore Bar Committee will be hosting a Chinese New Year Open House in celebration of the Lunar New Year and members are cordially invited to drop by
Circular No. 80/19: Johore Bar Chinese New Year Open House 2020 (6 Feb 2020) Read More »
Hear ye hear ye… The Johore Bar Annual Dinner & Dance 2020 is here again !! As the Annual Dinner & Dance is the epitome of event in the Johore Bar’s social calendar, the Johore Bar Social Sub-Committee has chosen the theme “Enchanted Night” for 2019/2020. It will undeniably be a night members and guests
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 70(1B) of the Legal Profession Act, 1976 that the 50TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Johore Bar will be held as follows: DATE & DAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2020 (FRIDAY) TIME 3:00 P.M. VENUE HOLIDAY VILLA HOTEL, JOHOR BAHRU AUDITORIUM, LEVEL 10 JALAN DATO’ SULAIMAN TAMAN ABAD, JOHOR BAHRU
Circular No. 78/19: Notice of the 50th Annual General Meeting (21 Feb 2020) Read More »
1. The Conveyancing Sub-Committee wishes to inform that a dialogue session had been recently held with the Land Registry, Johor (“PTG”) for which this Sub-Committee had given the attached List of Issues to PTG for the dialogue session. 2. The Conveyancing Sub-Committee has yet to receive the draft minutes from PTG. Therefore, pending the finalisation
Dear Members, As members are aware, the Johore Bar Committee has, since a few years ago, started putting in place various cost-cutting measures to reduce its operating expenditure. Part of these cost-cutting measures include the digitization of the JBC publications. In light of this, the Annual Report for 2019/2020 will be sent via e-mail blast,
Circular No. 76/19: 2019/20 Annual Report For The AGM Of The Johore Bar Read More »
Please be informed that the Young Lawyers and Chambering Pupils and Continuing Professional Development Sub Committees is jointly organising a seminar entitled “The Basics of Effective Cross Examination – A Practical Approach. Cross-examination is an essential tool for litigators to get their case across to the Court. It is not just about asking questions but