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Updates from KLBC (03/10)
Updates from KLBC (following the 5th and 6th meeting of the KLBC 2010/11 held on 15.07.2010 and 12.08.2010 respectively)
Bar Room
At the request of the Judiciary, the KLBC had relocated the Bar Room on the left wing of level 5 of the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to the end of the corridor of the same level and same wing. The KLBC had to vacate the Bar Room to make way for additional Courts to be set up to handle the increasing number of cases.
Problems at the KL Subordinate Courts
The Civil Court Liaison Committee (CCLC) had met up with YA Dato’ Seri Md Raus bin Sharif, Managing Judge of the KL Subordinate Courts, on 07.07.2010 to discuss the many problems pertaining to the KL Subordinate Courts. The notes of the meeting had been circulated to members via the e-mail and posted on the KL Bar Website.
Members are still encountering many problems on a daily basis at the KL Subordinate Courts and the Young Lawyers Committee had volunteered to work with the CCLC to set up a booth at the Courts to collate complaints from members.
Parking problems at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex
The CCLC is still trying to look for ways to alleviate this perennial problem.
Some members had complained that the security guards were stopping cars from entering the Court compound to pick up and/or drop off passengers at the car porch and the CCLC is liaising with the appropriate authorities to iron out the problem.
Meetings with the various Divisions of the KL Courts
The CCLC is planning to have meetings with the various Divisions of the KL Courts to raise problems faced by members at each Division. Members are invited to write to the CCLC should they have any problem that they would like the CCLC to raise with any of the Divisions. Click here for the survey form which members may use to provide their feedback.
Special Forum/Dialogue
In view of the many problems faced by members with the current Court system with no concrete solution in sight, the CCLC is planning to hold a special forum/dialogue where members meet Council members to voice out their problems. The aim is to seek the assistance of the Bar Council in resolving the problems with higher authorities. The forum/dialogue is scheduled to be held on 29.10.2010.
Implementation of Teleconferencing (Audio) System at the Federal Court, Court of Appeal and Civil and Commercial Divisions of the KL High Court
The KLBC had been informed by the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court that the Court would be implementing Teleconferencing (Audio) System during case management with the objective of speeding up case management and easing the handling of case management for lawyers. The system is currently undergoing tests and more information would be provided in due course. An e-mail notification regarding this matter had been sent out to members.
Forum on the Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code
Recognising the need to get Criminal Law Practitioners ready with the passing of the Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, the Criminal Practice Committee will be organising a Forum on the said Amendments. The main intention is to draw up a checklist for all Practitioners involved in the area of Criminal Practice. Members will be notified once the date for the Forum is fixed.
Remand Centre at IPD Bukit Jalil
The KL Legal Aid Centre (LAC) had sent “test crews” consisting of pupils-in-chambers to observe the remand proceedings that were being carried out at IPD Bukit Jalil and following up on the observations made, a meeting was held with the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court to discuss various issues pertaining to the remand proceedings that could only be resolved with the Judiciary. The LAC would continue to monitor the situation. The LAC had also visited the said Remand Centre and observed a number of issues pertaining to the lockups and would be taking those issues up with the appropriate authorities.
Open House & Jamuan Raya - A Gathering of Conveyancing Practitioners
The Conveyancing Practice Committee is organising an Open House & Jamuan Raya with the intention of creating an opportunity for Conveyancing Practitioners to gather and socialise with each other. The targeted date for the event is 05.10.2010. More information will be provided once the details are finalised.
Climate Change Connectors Training
The Environmental & Humanities Committee (EHC) held a Climate Change Connectors Training for its members on 06.08.2010 spearheaded by Ms Chew Swee Yoke who had undergone training by Al Gore and his team on Climate Change. The training was to enable the EHC members to become local “Climate Project Connectors”. They would then be registered with the Climate Change Regional Headquarters in Australia and once registered, they can help to spread information regarding Climate Change to the public.
Trip to Cherating Turtle Sanctuary
The EHC’s first project under its Animal Rights Programme, A Trip to the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary, was held on 17 & 18.07.2010. 36 people participated in this educational trip. Besides learning more about turtles, their possible extinction, etc, the participants of this trip also had the opportunity of releasing turtle hatchlings to the sea. Click here to view the report which had been posted on the KL Bar Blog.
KL Bar’s newsletter, Relevan
The Publications Committee is proposing to produce one bumper issue of Relevan at the end of the year which will consist, besides other feature articles, selected articles from the KL Bar Blog published under Relevan Online. The Publications Committee welcomes the contributions of articles from members pertaining to any area of interest, in particular the development of the law, administration of justice and human rights. Please email your articles to melissa@klbar.org.my.
4th Legal Career Fair
The 4th Legal Career Fair which was scheduled tentatively for 22.01.2011 is now moved to 12.02.2011. The Pupils Welfare Committee which is undertaking this project is working out the details and more information will be provided in due course.
Blood Donation Drive
The Social, Arts & Culture Committee (SAC) with the assistance of the National Blood Bank held a Blood Donation Drive on 28.06.2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex. 50 people turned up but only 37 of them could donate their blood. Click here to view the report which had been posted on the KL Bar Blog.
Charity Go Kart Race
The SAC held a Charity Go Kart Race on 07.08.2010 at the Sepang Go Kart Circuit. 38 people participated in the event and a sum of RM966.40 was raised in aid of the Orang Asli Settlement in Kg Bertang, Raub, Pahang.
Annual Dinner & Dance 2010
Themed “Legally Glamorous”, the Annual Dinner & Dance is confirmed to be held on 13.11.2010, 7.30pm at Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur. Highlight of the evening - “Comedy Court starring Allan Perera and Indi Nadarajah”. Block the date in your diary and watch out for more information coming to you soon via the e-mail and KL Bar Website.
Movie Night
The SAC will be organising a Movie Night on 18.11.2010. The movie that it is considering to screen is “Harry Potter 7”. More information will be provided once the details have been worked out. In the meantime, please block the date in your diary.
YLC Charity Night 2010
This year’s YLC Charity Night was yet another success. Held on 02.07.2010 at Gosh! Club KL, Asian Heritage Row, the event raised RM63,486.95 for charity. Click here to view the report which had been posted on the KL Bar Blog.
20th Sports Carnival - KL Bar vs Royal Selangor Club
The 20th Sports Carnival between the KL Bar and the Royal Selangor Club (RSC) for the YA Tan Sri Dato’ Harun Hashim Challenge Trophy was held on 08.07.2010 and 10.07.2010. With both sides winning 3 games each and drew at 1 game, the KL Bar and RSC were once again declared joint champions. Click here to view the report which had been posted on the KL Bar Blog.
15th Malaysian Law Conference
The KLBC sponsored 7 young practitioners and 9 pupils-in-chambers to attend the 15th Malaysian Law Conference held from 29 to 31.07.2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Upcoming Activities
Click here for the list of upcoming activities as at 25.08.2010.
Anand Ponnudurai
Chairman
Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee 2010/11
25.08.2010
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