KLBC Sub-committees

Co-Chairperson: Faez Abdul Razak
E-mail: Faez.AbdulRazak@WongPartners.com

Co-Chairperson: Jeremiah Rais Bin Badrul Hisham
E-mail: jr@steventhiru.my

• To identify and assist in resolving issues encountered by members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar in corporate and/or conveyancing practices, including matters related to the Land Offices / Registries, Stamp Duty Offices and the Companies Commission of Malaysia;
• To foster relationships and enhance communication amongst all parties and stakeholders involved in corporate and/or conveyancing practices;
• To strengthen the legal knowledge and expertise of Kuala Lumpur Bar members in corporate and/or conveyancing practices by organising seminars, workshops, conferences, training sessions and talks; and
• To collaborate with the Conveyancing Practice Committee and the Corporate and Commercial Law Committee of the Bar Council, the Selangor Bar Committee and the other State Bar Committees (as and when necessary) to achieve the above objectives.

• To engage and maintain continuous communication with the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Courts, the Attorney General’s Chambers, enforcement authorities and other relevant
  stakeholders for the betterment of the administration of criminal justice;
• To set in place guidelines to enhance the practice of criminal law in the Kuala Lumpur Courts;
• To deal with complaints of members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar in relation to their criminal practice in the Kuala Lumpur Courts;
• To expend efforts to eradicate touting at the Kuala Lumpur Courts; and
• To expose and encourage young lawyers to participate in criminal practice by conducting and organising talks, seminars, workshops and criminal practice mentoring programme.

• To conduct Diversity & Inclusivity Training sessions for pupils;
• To carry out programmes to curb discrimination and harassment within the legal profession;
• To carry out focused awareness and sensitisation programmes on Gender Parity,
  Equality and Diversity;
• To promote mental health awareness and create more events to engage with members on this topic;
• To conduct outreach programs with external stakeholders and members of other state bars; and
• To conduct events with an aim of enabling further conversations on matters outside the realm of “professional skills.

The LAC aims to enlighten the public, particularly the underprivileged, on legal matters, educate them on their fundamental rights and liberties, and provide free legal advice and representation.

Programs Run by LAC include:-

• LAC Clinic
• YBGK Program
• Prison Program
• AWAM, WAO, SIS (Women NGOs Programs)
• MTUC Program
• Tenaganita Program
• UNHCR Program
• Outreach Program
• Syariah Clinic
• The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) Program
• Asylum Access Malaysia Program
• Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas (DHRRA) Program
• Pertubuhan Kesihatan Dan Kebajikan Umum Malaysia (PKKUM) Program
• Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kebajikan dan Persekitaran Positif Malaysia (SEED) Program

LAC is committed to expanding its reach by collaborating with organizations that share the goal of providing legal aid and awareness to marginalized communities, both Malaysian and non-Malaysian.

• To develop and implement professional development programmes for members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar. The PDC provides opportunities for members and pupils to strengthen their legal knowledge and stay updated on industry developments. These initiatives equip them with essential skills to navigate the challenges of a competitive legal profession;
• The PDC seeks to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, supporting career advancement while serving as a platform for members to share expertise and exchange knowledge within the legal community;
• To develop training and public speaking skills for Kuala Lumpur Bar members interested in becoming speakers or trainers for professional development programmes, enhancing their professional practice; and
• The PDC will assist in organising programmes that enable members to obtain CPD points in compliance with the CPD Scheme.

• To promote and protect the interest and welfare of pupils in the Kuala Lumpur Bar;
• To provide an avenue for pupils in the Kuala Lumpur Bar to foster camaraderie within and beyond the Bar;
• To provide a platform for pupils to effectively voice their concerns over any issue that may arise in their pupillage;
• To establish a system to enhance and improve the professional skills of pupils; and
• To establish channels of communications with law students by forming strategic partnerships with law schools.

• To organise a variety of sporting activities aimed at promoting interaction and camaraderie among members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar, including flagship events such as the annual Kuala Lumpur Bar Run and the Kuala Lumpur Bar Futsal Tournament;
• To form and support teams representing the KL Bar in state-level competitions, such as the MyBar Games, Kuala Lumpur Bar vs. Selangor Bar Games, the R. Ponnudurai Challenge Trophy and the Miki Goh Cup, with the aim of fostering healthy competition and strengthening ties with other state bars;
• To arrange friendly matches with external organisations, including the Kuala Lumpur Court staff and the Royal Selangor Club, with the purpose of promoting interorganisational relationships through sport; and
• To innovate by exploring and introducing new sporting events, such as E-Sports, Foot Golf and Pickleball, catering to the diverse interests of the legal community.

Co-Chairperson: Ooi Jia Liang
E-mail: ooijialiang@gmail.com

Co-Chairperson: Mavin Thillainathan
E-mail: mavinjothy@gmail.com

The Young Lawyers Committee aims to promote and represent the interest of young members in the Kuala Lumpur Bar. The work and activities of the Young Lawyers Committee focuses on the following areas:

• To promote and protect the interest and welfare of young lawyers in the Kuala Lumpur Bar;
• To provide a platform for young lawyers in the Kuala Lumpur Bar to foster camaraderie within and beyond the Bar;
• To establish a system to enhance and improve the professional skills of young lawyers;
• To provide a platform for young lawyers to effectively voice their concerns over any issue that may arise in their practice; and
• To recommend remedies, solutions and courses of action in order to address any issues raised by young lawyers, employers and the Judiciary concerning the welfare of young lawyers.