Circular No: 177/2024
Date: 11 October 2024
Dear Members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar,
The National Legal Aid & Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan Committee, with the support of the Malaysian Bar, has recently launched an initiative to strengthen efforts aimed at ensuring the continued success of the Malaysian Bar Legal Aid Scheme. As part of this initiative, we are encouraging members of the Kuala Lumpur Bar to pledge their support by completing the Pledge Form.
Legal aid is a cornerstone of our profession, ensuring that those unable to afford legal representation still have access to justice. Your support is essential in maintaining the sustainability and effectiveness of this vital service. By completing the Pledge Form, you can demonstrate your commitment to upholding the values of justice and fairness that the Malaysian Bar stands for.
You can pledge your support by committing to one or more of the following actions:
• Handling at least one legal aid case per year, providing assistance to individuals in need.
• Volunteering your time at a Legal Aid Centre to offer legal services to those who cannot afford representation.
• Participating in outreach and legal awareness programs, empowering communities with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities.
Your commitment, whether by taking on a case, volunteering, or participating in outreach efforts, will play a significant role in strengthening the Malaysian Bar Legal Aid Scheme.
Please click here for the Pledge Form. Once completed, kindly submit the form via email to legalaidkl@gmail.com by 30 November 2024.
For enquiries, please contact the LAC KL Secretariat at 03-2691 1121/03-2692 1122 (Sumitra Veeriah / Jeevanathan Angappan).
Alvin Oh Seong Yew
Chairman
Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee
Morhaneraj Rajakumaran
Chairperson
Bar Council Legal Aid Centre (Kuala Lumpur)