Some time ago, I was invited to address young lawyers at a conference organized by the International Bar Association (IBA) in Singapore on the topic “Strategy for a Successful Legal Career Planning: Pro Bono and Governmental Entities”. I have tidied up the text to reflect as much as possible what I wanted to say and what I actually said.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
A Meditation about Moving by an occasional Mover
A meditation on the Mover’s role at the call to the Bar.
Posted inExpress Yourself
In thinking about talking about sensitive issues
On 3 December 2008, the Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was reported to have announced that UMNO (United Malays National Organization) would “draw up a mechanism that would allow sensitive feelings to be discussed without offending the feelings of other parties.” What an amazing invention that would be if it could actually exist […]
Posted inSelected Judgments
Grounds of Judgment of Raja Petra bin Raja Kamarudin lwn Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri
The RPK Grounds of Judgment by Datuk Syed Ahmad Helmy
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Tribute: Roger Tan Retires as Bar Council Webmaster
Tribute to Roger Tan
Posted inCase Notes
A Consideration of Judicial Pronouncements on Privileged Communications
A consideration of England’s House of Lord’s decision in Rush & Tompkins Ltd v Greater London Council and Another [1989] 1 AC 1280 and Malaysia’s High Court decisions of Oh Kuang Liang v Associated Wood Industries Sdn Bhd [1995] 2 CLJ 961 and Dusun Desaru Sdn Bhd & Anor v Wang Ah Yu & Anor [1999] 2 CLJ 749.
Posted inBolehland
On Royal Immunity
Reflections on the Regent of Negri Sembilan, Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanku Ja’afar’s recent media statement on 26 November 2008 to reinstate complete legal immunity to the rulers.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
Of Mentions and Mentioning on Behalf
A meditation on a mention date and an exploration into the implications of ‘mentioning on behalf’ of another party in court.
Posted inCase Notes
Of technology and its influence in the formation of legal principles
A meditation about the interactivity between the formation of legal principles and the available technology at the time, and how the latter influences the former.
Posted inTalking about Lawyers
A Plea to Lawyers to Vote
A call to arms to lawyers to vote. I’ve been requested to post this from a considerate lawyer, Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif. Epilogue: Sadly, despite in these elections for the 2009-2010 Bar Council, only 3,683 ballots were returned out of a total 12,747 issued. For full results, see the Malaysian Bar website.
Posted inThe Lobby
Legal Blog Writing Contest by eLawyer.com.my
A legal blog writing contest held by eLawyer.com.my open to all with cash prizes to be won. The contest is supported by the Law Society (University Malaya), the UK Malaysian Law Student Union, the Law Student’s Union (International Islamic University Malaysia), the Law & Commerce Society (Management & Science University Law Society) and the Law […]
Posted inWhy You Can, I Cannot?
Muslim/non-Muslim marriages in Malaysia
Marriages between Muslims and non Muslims is prohibited under Islamic law, except in certain limited circumstances. Malaysian Islamic law is even more limited than some other schools of Islamic law. International human rights norms however suggest that the prohibition and criminalisation of interfaith marriages is an unreasonable restriction on the rights of men and women […]
Posted inThe Lobby
Malaysia Votes 2008 – Campaign contributions
A list of bank accounts to contribute to, for those trying to offer a better opposition to check and balance the excesses of the current government.
Posted inLet's Get Together
“Stop. You’re under arrest for taking a walk!”
Malaysian Lawyers have been arrested, and are being held in a police lock up without bail, just because they dared to hold a walk to celebrate International Human Rights Day. PS Malaysia sits on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Posted inSave The Children
Don’t you just miss school?
A lone boy. Made to stand in the middle of a school field. During school hours. Useful?
Posted inExpress Yourself
Whither Free Speech? Bloggers under attack in Malaysia!
Malaysian Bloggers threatened with draconian detention without trial laws. Volunteer lawyers urgently needed. Contact Bar Council Human Rights Committee.
Posted inCase Notes
Dato’ Sri Ram and Stare Decisis
An analysis of Dato’ Sri Ram’s flouting of the doctrine of stare decisis.
Posted inBolehland
When it’s too good to be true
Commentary on a news report about a teacher in Hulu Langat, Selangor conned of RM 450.00 when an unknown man approached to sell her a mobile phone and laptop for the price of RM 900.00.
Posted inBolehland
Development isn’t possible without human rights
A brief commentary on the US State Department’s 2007 Investment Climate Statement on Malaysia, and how Malaysia’s lack of commitment in the promotion of human rights and a proper public administration system is affecting our economy.
Posted inJudging the Judges
How We Remunerate Our Judges
A consideration of The Judge’s Remuneration Act 1971 (Act 45).