12 July 2024 - Penang The Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM), is a pivotal institution established in 2023 to provide a neutral environment for efficient and cost-effective arbitration and mediation. Housed in a state-of-the-art facility in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, BICAM is the first of its kind in Borneo. In a bid to enhance its outreach, BICAM held a roadshow in Penang on “the Current State of Arbitration and Adjudication with Views from the Pena

5-6 July 2024 - Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu CLJ Malaysia (formerly known as the Malaysian Current Law Journal Sdn Bhd) organised a civil procedure and advocacy programme titled ‘Elevating Your Civil Litigation Benchmark’ at Le Meridien Hotel in Kota Kinabalu which was attended by many esteemed members of Malaysia’s legal fraternity. This seminar featured expert insights, engaging discussions and motivational advice on effective advocacy, with personal courtroom experienc

13 June 2024 - Putrajaya The Inns of Court Malaysia (ICM) led by its President YABhg. Tun Arifin Zakaria paid an honoured courtesy visit to the Deputy Prime Minister at the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation on 13 June 2024 at Menara PETRA in Kuala Lumpur where they met with the Rt. Hon. Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof. The ICM Executive Committee members who attended were YBhg. Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan (Deput

9 May 2024 - Kuching, Sarawak We also had the pleasure of attending Agrobank’s Majlis Rumah Terbuka Hari Raya Aidilfitri for a delightful Raya luncheon on this happy celebration. In attendance was the Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Agrobank President and Chief Executive Officer Dato Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin, Deputy Minister of Food, Commodities, and Regional Development Sar

8 May 2024 - Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching For Hari Raya 2024, our firm was graciously invited to AFFIN Group’s first-ever AFFIN Majlis Rumah Terbuka Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Sarawak held at the Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching. Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President and Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Bank Group Berhad in his welcome speech announced that AFFIN Group plans to open eight to ten new branches over the next five years in an effort to strengthen its presence

4 May 2024 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Kuala Lumpur In celebration of its 8 years of excellence, the Inns of Court Malaysia held a Grand Night Dinner on Saturday, 4th May 2024 at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Kuala Lumpur. The Right Honourable Chief Justice of Malaysia, Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat graced this momentous occasion as the Guest of Honour of the evening alongside an array of other distinguished guests who included YAB Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Fadill

8 March 2024 - Kuching Courthouse Following the success of Joshua Legal Art and Gallery’s two other locations at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex and the Kota Kinabalu High Court Complex, a third branch was officially opened at the Kuching Court Complex earlier last year. The grand opening was officiated by YAA Tan Sri Dato’ Abdul Rahman bin Sebli, the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak in attendance of Joshua Paul, the managing director of Joshua Legal Art and Gallery. As Malay

8 March 2024 - Sheraton Hotel Kuching Managing Partner of our firm Mr Tan Kee Heng celebrated the release of the latest edition of his book Civil and Criminal Appeals in Malaysia (4th Edition) with a well-attended book launch ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel Kuching just two months after its inaugural launch in Kuala Lumpur. In attendance of this grand affair were the Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Abdul Rahman Bin Sebli (Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak), Tan Sri David Wong D

1 March 2024 - Pavilion Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Thomson Reuters Kicks Off the 11th Asian Legal Business (ALB) Malaysia Law Awards 2024 This prestigious award ceremony celebrates outstanding legal practitioners and recognises excellence in law firms and in-house legal teams in Asia Pacific and the Middle East annually. Nominees and winners are selected based on rigorous research, peer nominations, and feedback from clients and industry experts. The ALB judging panel themselves com

13 February 2024 - Kuching, Sarawak Still buoyed by the excitement from the recent annual dinner (and of course New Year’s), we donned various shades of red on this day to signify the start of the Chinese New Year holidays. Everyone gathered at the office in high spirits for a delightful Chinese New Year luncheon and a lion dance performance and watched as firecrackers were set off to welcome another prosperous year ahead.

30 January 2024 - Asia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Auditorium, Kuala Lumpur On this day, the much-awaited Civil and Criminal Appeals in Malaysia (4th Edition) authored by our very own managing partner Mr Tan Kee Heng was formally launched by the Chief Justice of Malaysia, Right Honourable Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat. The publisher, Thomson Reuters (Sweet & Maxwell Malaysia) organised this book launch at the Asia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Audito

19 January 2024 - Kota Kinabalu The Opening of the Legal Year is a ceremonial event that marks the beginning of the legal calendar and one that is adopted by many countries around the world annually. In tandem with the Opening of the Sabah and Sarawak Legal Year 2024, more than 500 legal practitioners, hailing from Malaysia and other parts of the world - Brunei, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, United Kingdom, took part in a 1-km walk for justice along the coast of Kota

6 January 2024 - SK Pendidikan Khas In the spirit of social responsibility and understanding, our firm actively engages in voluntary work each year as a way to give back to society, support those in need and contribute to our communities while also fostering a sense of compassion within the firm. The firm’s 2024 charity visit was to SK Pendidikan Khas Kuching, a school for students with visual impairments. Members of the firm spent the day having meaningful interactions wit

5 January 2024 - Sheraton Hotel Kuching Over the years, our firm has organised annual dinners and annual charity events. In 2024, we had our annual dinner at Sheraton Hotel Kuching. Everyone showed up and showed out in their best attires well suited for the venue and in anticipation of the ‘Best Dressed’ award. Needless to say, the special dinner locations, entertainment (tailored to the company’s ethos) provided by the restaurants and our colleagues alike, enjoyable nights w

1-3 December 2023 - Pullman Hotel, Kuching The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) with Mr Gurvir Singh Sandhu as its current President, is a body that represents advocates on the roll of the Sarawak Bar. Periodically throughout each year, AAS organises various professional courses in various cities across Sarawak for pupils and legal professionals to hone their legal skills and knowledge, and remain apprised of the latest developments in law. These courses also offer pupi

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