In his debut post for LoyarBurok, Surenda Ananth eviscerates the notion that the right to know is not entrenched in Malaysia’s Federal Constitution.
Child Conversions Raise Serious Constitutional Issues
International human rights lawyer Wei Meng Lim-Kabaa returns to the blawg in dissecting the Court of Appeal’s recent decision on the Indira Gandhi child conversion case.
A Mother’s Desperate Plea For Justice
The recent Court of Appeal decision in the Registrar of Muallafs, Ipoh v Indira Gandhi a/p Mutho has provoked much discussion. Retired Judge NH Chan weighs in with his view. A mother’s distress and her desperate cry for global support in her quest for justice for her children who had been forced to convert to […]
Yazid and Hilmi acquitted of terror charges, sentenced to alternative charge
First SOSMA prosecution ends. Court acquits Yazid and Hilmi of terrorism.
Sex Education Classes at Pusat Rakyat LoyarBurok
Registration now at http://goo.gl/forms/brv0k9F8Mr. Within our society, many parents continue to find it difficult to discuss the changes their children will encounter as they enter into puberty. Simple examples include: a young girl’s first period, growth spurts, wet dreams, the reproductive organs and how they function….But ask any young person, and they’ll tell you that […]
CALL FOR APPLICATION – ORGANISATIONAL EVALUATOR
As the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) approaches its 5th anniversary, we would like to carry out an assessment of our organisation. The MCCHR is a not-for-profit organisation focused on promoting and protecting human rights in Malaysia. Established in March 2011, the MCCHR’s main activities includes UndiMsia!, its civic education programme and its […]
7 tips for a meaningful pupillage
Lim Wei Jiet’s must-read for those embarking on a legal career.
What You Can Do To Stop The NSC Bill
Animah Kosai shows us the pressure points to press
Bombs Away: The Case For Not Bombing Syria
Some other strategies to use against Daesh.
Sultan’s Statement Within Constitutional Limits
Wilson Tay defends the constitutionality of the Johor Sultan’s comments on vaping in Johor
How Do We Solve A Problem Like Daesh?
What Muslims, the media and the West must do to stem the tide of terror.
Why Shamsul Bahrin Bin Abdul Manaf is running for Bar Council
Another candidate shares.
Why Andrew Khoo is running for Bar Council
Andrew tell us what drives him.
Opening Remarks: Strategic Litigation Conference #SLC, 3 October 2015
George Varughese, Vice-President of the Malaysian Bar opening remarks at Strategic Litigation Conference #SLC
BC Election 2016/17: Statement of Ideation
Why I am standing for election to the BC (2016/17), again.
Malaysian Bar Council bans lawyers from using virtual offices
The Bar Council is refusing to keep up with technology and changes to legal practice.
The effect of the judgment in PP v Azmi Sharom
Cassandra Chung’s in depth analysis.
Vaping in Malaysia – The Laws You Need to Know! (or not…)
Can you vape in a gym?
The Transgender Case: A Summary
The Federal Court’s decision in the Transgender case from Negeri Sembilan is now available.
The BON Con: A Call to Action
Closing remarks by Edmund Bon at the MCCHR-BC Strategic Litigation Conference, 3 October 2015
