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2008-06-28

FAMILY MEDIATION COURSE

The Bar Council Malaysian Mediation Centre (MMC) will be organising the above Course to better enhance the skills of Mediators in family cases. The details of the Course are as follows :-

Date: 21-23rd July, 2008

Time: 8.45am-5.30pm (tbc)

Venue: Bar Council Auditorium
Trainers:

a) Prof. Don Peters - Director, Institute for Dispute Resolution & Professor of Law at
the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
b) Dr. Martha M Peters – Director Academic Achievement Program, University of Iowa College Of Law

The programme details will be forwarded to the participants in due course.

Should you require any further information, please contact Marianna or Cik Mazni at Tel. No.: 03-20313003 extns.: 148/101

Annual Penang-Perak Bar Games

Dear Members,

We refer to the above matter and we enclose herewith the list of convenors for the games listed. Kindly contact them should you be interested in participating in the games.

Name Tel. No.

1) Hockey - Jagjit Singh 012-5058469

2) Badminton - Chong Kok Yew 012-5229022

3) Cricket - Purshotamdas Nathermal (Kiko) 012-5217611

4) Tennis - Kenny Lai 012-5151979

5) Football - Fey Aqis 012-5247334

6) Futsal - Nahtan Krishnan 019-5597645

7) Darts - Sakthivel 012-4315745

8) Snooker - Sakthivel 012-4315745

9) Basketball - Stephen Su 012-5543366

10) Volleyball - Janet Wong 012-5223513

11) Netball - Ruzita Binti Sarbani 017-5771737

12) Bowling - Amy Zairy 012-5794838

13) Golf - Dalgit Singh 019-5505747


Kindly note that the games have been fixed for the 19th and 20th July, 2008. The tentative schedule for the games are as follows:-

Saturday (19/7/2008)

1) Golf 8.00 am – 12.00 pm

2) Tennis 9.00 am – 11.00 am

3) Futsal 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

4) Badminton 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

5) Netball 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm

6) Volleyball 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

7) Football 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm

8) Hockey 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm

9) Darts During dinner

Sunday (20/7/2008)

1) Basketball 9.00 am – 10.00 am

2) Bowling 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

3) Cricket 11.30 am – 1.00 pm

4) Snooker 10.00 am – 11.00 am

We hope to see more members at the said games either by participation or by way of support in order to make this event a successful one.

Further details on the dinner will follow soon.

Thank you and see you soon.

Yours faithfully,

_________________________

Kenny Lai Choe Ken

Sports Committee Chairman 2008/2009

2008-06-26

NEW CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN MALAYSIA

The Malaysian Ministry of Health is now asking the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of the following new contagious diseases.

ASSMA
Severe rashes around the mouth caused by kissing too much ass. The number-one disease in Malaysia amongst civil service.

DIAL-ARRHOEA
Uncontrollable urge to continually dial friends on mobile phone to share with them such important information as 'I'm now on the monorail'or 'I'm walking towards the car.' Victims can be recognized by large, twitching thumb.

MEESLES
Blotchy skin condition caused by eating too many packets of instant noodles.

MULTIPLE SPOUSOSIS
Affliction whereby victims make frequent trips to Vietnam,Thailand,Indonesia, and China to take on additional brides. Middle-aged men are at significant risk.

YELLOW FEVER
Compulsion to date Chinese women. Very common affliction amongst Indian men and caucasian expatriates working in Malaysia. Also known as Pinkerton's Disease.

EKOR-TOTONUS
Flushed complexion, high blood pressure and sometimes depression at finding out one has not won any gaming numbers and lotteries.

HEAVYTITIS
Excessively large breasts. This disease comes in several variant strains…….. Heavytitis C; Heavytitis D; Heavytitis DD, and sometimes Heavytitis F...or even G.

CYBERTENSION
Feelings of stress and panic caused by lack of internet access.

DYEBETES
A compulsive need to colour one's hair. Reddish brown tints are the most common symptom, but health authorities have reported a new strain of blond highlights.

CHICKEN TOX
Victims exhibit a great need to tokkok. Highly contagious. Spread by ordinary conversation, and may be exacerbated by good food and alcohol. Politicians and lawyers are especially susceptible. Incurable.

ITCHINIA
The urge in some men after reaching 40 to go for young chicks. This disease spreads fast among those with money and position and cuts across both government and business people. Beware of those who take trips out under the pretext of duty or business. This is a dangerous symptom that the disease may already have taken hold.

2008-06-24

Perak Bar Family Day Trip to Sunway Lost World Ipoh













The day started off with many an obstacle. There was a big traffic jam with road closures due to the discovery of a World War 2 bomb on the road to Sunway Ipoh. There was also a couple of last minute pull outs from a couple of participants but the few that ploughed on despite the adversities faced found the trip well worth their time and effort as well as money well spent!

The children looked like they enjoyed themselves tremendously riding the pirate ship, the spinning wheel as well as the various slides and generally playing in the water and the sand building sandcastles and the like.

There was also a surprise for the single men of the Perak Bar who turned up as unbeknownst to us, Miss Malaysia Model of the World had a function there and all the final contestants were there parading in their bikinis and giving interviews. But let’s not get carried away with this as the day was for the Perak Bar member’s children.

The purpose of the day was to allow the Perak Bar members to spend time doing a bar activity with their children and I believe that it was a resounding success!

Let’s hope that this would be a precursor to more participation of the Perak Bar members. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Social Sub Committee members who have worked hard to ensure that this activity was a success.

























Submitted by Kenny Lai
Social Committee Chairman

2008-06-23

BANNED FROM K- MART

This is why women should not take men shopping against their will.

After Mr. and Mrs. Fenton retired, Mrs. Fenton insisted her husband accompany her on her trips to K -Mart. Unfortunately, Mr. Fenton was like most men -- he found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, Mrs. Fenton was like most women -- she loved to browse. One day Mrs. Fenton received the following letter from her local K -Mart.

Dear Mrs. Fenton,

Over the past six months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behaviour and may be forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Fenton are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance
cameras.

1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.

2 . July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.

4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.'

5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's on lay -by.

6. September 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.

7. September 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department.

8. September 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?'

9. October 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.

10. November 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the anti depressants were.

11. December 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the ' Mission Impossible theme.

12. December 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels.

13. December 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'

14. December 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a foetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'

And last, but not least ..

15. December 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here!'

Regards,
K -Mart

2008-06-19

I SLEPT WHILE THE WORLD PASSED ME BY

What if you woke up one morning to discover that the world you knew had changed forever? That with the retreat of the last tendrils of slumber it suddenly dawns on you that there is a discernible change in the world. You cant quite put your finger on it and force yourself out of bed. Then it strikes you that there is an unnatural silence this morning. As you rush to the window hurriedly, an impending sense of dread falls upon you. You draw the curtains as the full force of the change to the world is unveiled like a twisted panorama before your disbelieving eyes. The sun is covered behind thick red clouds causing the world to be bathed in an unnatural red glow, the trees in your front yard are withering and dying, the carcasses of birds, squirrels and other small fauna are scattered everywhere and the fetid, cloying stench of death and despair cling to your nostrils. What then?

Of course, the scene i just described is merely a fictional embellishment on my part and one which I sincerely hope I never ever see even in my nightmares. However, the realisation that the world may have changed beyond our wildest imaginings is very real and entirely plausible. Unfortunately, that scenario may very well be visited on all of us sooner rather than later if we continue to embrace inaction, impassivity and apathy.

As lawyers, we have a social, moral and ethical imperative to be involved, engaged, passionate, dynamic, willing and to participate.

The Pakistani constitutional crisis sparked international consternation and mobilised Pakistani lawyers to stand up against the oppression of the military junta and the injustice visited upon their Chief Justice, the blatant disregard of the constitution and the dilution of the concept of the separation of powers.



Hundreds of lawyers took the streets in demonstrations against the junta and ultimately many of them were assaulted, arrested and imprisoned. Nevertheless, their activism and fearlessness was not wasted and was instead a catalyst for the citizens of Pakistan to understand
the situation in Pakistan and the lawlessness of the ruling junta. At considerable expense to their livelihood and lives the lawyers in Pakistan stood up to be counted in the face of oppression.

However, here in our sleepy little corner of the world, we cant even gather up the energy to get involved in our own Bar activities. Senior and young lawyers are both guilty of this listless apathy here in Perak. Nevertheless, the bulk of my ire is reserved for young lawyers in Perak from whom one day we will draw our leaders and decision makers. It is a sad day indeed when the Perak Bar Young Lawyers Sub-Committee calls a meeting and the only person in attendance is the Chairman of the said Sub-Committee. Personal calls to young lawyers to take part in Bar work and activities are more often than not met with non-committal answers, complete disinterest, utterances of "no time", "dont know" and "dont care". And now you are telling me that a future leader will be drawn from this sorry bunch? Honestly, that causes me to shiver in trepidation at the thought. If we cannot even muster the effort to be a part of something (which we are, the PERAK BAR) to show solidarity and to participate in the various sub-committees and activites planned throughout the year, how then can we be entrusted with the heavy task of leadership in the future? Young lawyers MUST get involved. Get off that sorry fat behind and stop snaffling the crisps and DO something. There are so many sub-committees that require assistance and manpower. Offer help, make yourself available and be a part of something other than your own self-serving ego and apathy. Afraid that its all too boring and stuffy? Then take part in the various events organised by the social committee such as the upcoming Family Day at Sunway Lost World (nb: a rather tepid attendance of 14 lawyers as at date hereof), the upcoming Charity Nite, Paintball excursion, white water rafting, treasure hunt and of course the Annual Dinner. If even that fails to engage you then perhaps all hope is lost and you are merely a frivolous being with no substance altogether.

Life is too short to coast along without a greater purpose. If all of us, senior and junior, allow the apathy to set into our lives, then we will be like a rudderless boat set adrift on the ocean pushed here and there by the currents. Our course determined by others, servile and compliant. Seniors, you are caretakers of the world and have a responsibility to educate, mentor and set an example for your juniors. Juniors, you are future leaders and must equip yourself for that future, to be concerned, eager to learn and to take part.

"The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination by ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference and undernourishment." Robert Maynard Hutchins

Therefore, wake up! Wake up before its too late, before the world passes you by and leaves you with nothing but regrets and self recrimination for the things we could have done but didn't do.


Submitted by Gavin Tang

2008-06-17

VALUE ADDED SERVICE


Dear Perak Bar Members,

I am pleased to announce that the Lower Court Bar Room and the Legal Aid Centre are now wi-fi enabled! Therefore, any members who need internet access can utilise the hotspot there. The network is password enabled but the password can be obtained from Ram at the Legal Aid Centre. Appreciation and acknowledgment must be given to our Chairman, Shan Theivanthiran who paid for the wireless router from his own pocket. When asked why he decided to do so, he merely replied that it was merely "a small benefit for the members" as the Legal Aid Centre already had the internet connection. Kudos to the Chairman! He really is an example of leadership by example and his willingness to devote his time and money to the Perak Bar is to be commended. I am sure we can look forward to more good works from our Chairman and as a Perak Bar member I also daresay he will be equally generous when it comes to buying my breakast, lunch or tea?! Well done Mr Chairman!

Submitted by Gavin Tang

2008-06-13

WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN?

When relating this scientific principle to the petrol prices in Malaysia, I am skeptical. My brain said it made economic sense to raise the prices of petrol but my heart (and pocket) rebelled against the idea of having to pay RM0.78 more per liter. The world oil prices are at a record high, therefore we ought to pay more. Right! Gold prices recently hit a record high but there was hardly a murmur from the public at large as it was accepted that when gold prices are high, the consumer pays more or goes without. Gold and oil? Apples and oranges? The fact that oil is an essential item and gold is not is debatable.

For this write up, I will argue from the premise that oil is an essential item because most lawyers hire runners to dispatch documents, drive to work and to the courts be it, local or outstation.

So the petrol prices and now the soon to be increased electricity tariffs will definitely impact the costs of running legal firms. The simple solution will be to pass on the rise in price to the clients but in reality we need to take stock of how we can reduce the consumption of petrol and electricity. It is not just an economic issue, it is also a pressing environmental issue. It is our social and moral obligation to conserve this precious resource.

As I sat in the queue to the petrol station on 4.6.2008, I thought long and hard about how to help my firm to ride out the inevitable impact this price hike will have which also led me to the realization that a lot of the steps are very environmentally friendly and good practice. The following are some of my thoughts:-

The use of emails in lieu of dispatched letters/ circulars. Most junior lawyers and a lot of the senior lawyers are internet savvy but the advent of email has not yet been exploited to its full potential in the legal field in Ipoh.

Collect a few documents to be dispatched in the same place and divide the cost by those numbers of files.

Turning off the computers when not in use.

Turning off the lights and air conditioners when not in use. Using more energy efficient appliances.


Recycle – most legal firm’s biggest expense is the paper. Once the paper has been discarded, sell it to the scrap dealer who will pass it on the recycling plant.

Petition the Perak Bar Committee to explore the possibility with the Courts that legal firms be allowed to file certain court documents, especially exhibits, with the current parameters and specifications but printed on both sides of the paper instead of a single side.

Establish a forum where court going lawyers could notify other lawyers of any outstation travel for the purposes of car pooling. (This is an ambitious step but something to think about.)


This was to start the ball rolling. I am happy to hear from anyone with any better or novel ideas. Six hundred and forty two heads are better than one.

Submitted by Navit Kaur

AT THE BAR














NAME:

Tang Khai Kit

AGE:

Rounding the corner to 60!

FIRM NAME:

Joseph Tan & Tang

YEARS OF PRACTICE:

35 years

AREA OF PRACTICE:

Conveyancing, banking, corporate & general matters. What else in Ipoh?

READ LAW AT:

University of Singapore as it was known then

NICKNAMES:

‘Pak tau loh’ (‘white hair guy’) and at times, ‘Dr’Tang

STRENGTHS:

Positive attitude, perseverance, attention to details and methodical

WEAKNESSES:

Low tolerance level for sloppiness and a mercurial temper at times

HIGHLIGHTS OF PRACTICE:

Starting the law firm with others in KL and subsequently in Ipoh after just two years in practice

LOWLIGHTS OF PRACTICE:

Crack-up of legal partnership

TOUGHEST OPPONENT:

Keeping one’s ethics and character intact in the face of trying challenges

FAVOURITE FOOD:

What else? Wan ton mee. Give it to me for breakfast, lunch and dinner and still want more!

FAVOURITE TIPPLE:

Chinese tea and ’teh kau tick kopi’ (figure it out if you can!)

FILMS:

Anything that does not tax my brain too much – translated ‘anything that has a lot of action and comedy’

TV PROGRAMMES:

News, documentary and sports channels

MUSIC:

Anything light and easy

IF I HADN’T BEEN A LAWYER…

I’d probably be a merchant banker

IN MY TIME OFF I…

Like adding value to people’s lives.

SPORTS:

Golf – played a lot of soccer and badminton when younger but with age comes wisdom to give up.

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY SOCIETIES/NGO’S?

Rotary Club of Ipoh

TELL US SOMETHING WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU

An introvert whose one big ambition is to retire to a peaceful little kampong.

WHAT ARE YOU READING CURRENTLY?

Literature in the area of relationship - ‘Bonds of Iron’ by James Osterhaus and ‘Husbands & Fathers’ by Derek Prince

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ONE SUPERPOWER:

For people to love Jesus and each other.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN FIVE WORDS:

Never Say Die

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE WORLD WHAT WOULD IT BE?

The hearts of government from self serving to people serving

AN ENGINEERS GUIDE TO WOMEN

PART 1


PART 2



PART 3

PART 4


PART 5

SUMMER CLASSES FOR MEN











PRELIMINARY SUMMER COURSES FOR MEN AT THE "LEARNING CENTRE FOR ADULTS"

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY JULY 31, 2008

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.

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Class 1

How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays
Step by Step, with Slide Presentation
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00pm

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Class 2

The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00pm for 2 hours

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Class 3

Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?
Group Practical Sessions
Note: Please bring your own toilet rolls
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00pm for 2 hours

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Class 4

Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics
Meets Saturdays at 2:00pm for 3 weeks

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Class 5

After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00pm

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Class 6

Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other
Help Line Support and Support Groups
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00pm

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Class 7

Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places and Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming
Open Forum
Monday at 8:00pm, 2 hours

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Class 8

Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health
Graphics and Audio Tapes
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00pm for 2 hours

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Class 9

Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost
Real Life Testimonials
Tuesdays at 6:00pm - Location to be determined

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Class 10

Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations Provided
4 weeks, Saturdays at noon, 2 hours

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Class 11

Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife
Online classes and role-playing sessions
Tuesdays at 7:00pm; location to be determined

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Class 12

How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00pm

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Class 13

How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries, Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00pm for 2 hours

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Class 14

The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used
Live Demonstration
Tuesdays at 6:00pm; location to be determined

Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

2008-06-10

IN THE DRIVING SEAT

Greetings!

First of all I wish to place on record, my thanks to all the members of the Perak Bar for allowing me to serve as the Chairman for the Perak Bar for the ensuing year. As such, in return for this honour that you have bestowed me, I pledge that I will do my utmost to ensure that the interests of the members of the Perak Bar will be taken care off.

I must state that, this year, the committee that you have elected is a committee made up of capable members, some of whom have served on the committee before and some who are now part of the committee for the first time. I am assured by the great enthusiasm they have shown, in the manner that they have gone about in discharging their duties so far, that they will discharge their duties well for the benefit of the members of the Perak Bar.

Over the last four months that this Committee has been office, the State of Perak and the members of the Perak Bar have seen changes that one would never have imagined. Firstly, an opposition state assembly. Secondly, an opposition state assembly which contains a large number of members of the Perak Bar. Thirdly, a State EXCO which is made up of not less than 4 lawyers (former lawyers due to their present positions). We live in exciting times indeed! As such this Perak Bar Committee is doing all that is necessary to tap this opportunity that has been given, by giving the present State Assembly all the support that it requires in order to address the issues that the State and we as members of the Perak Bar face in our everyday legal careers. We hope this offer will be taken up by the State assembly.

On a more solemn note, I wish to thank Cik Dara Waheda for all the hard work and effort that she has put into her tasks for the Committee and for the members of the Perak Bar. Cik Dara Waheda, for your information, has decided for her own personal reasons, to resign from the State Bar Committee. I personally, wish her well in her future undertakings and hope that she will find it in herself to assist us in our future undertakings for the good of the Perak Bar.

As you have seen, from the circulars, the Perak Bar Committee has decided to co-opt Pn Nur Ashikin Binti Abdul Rahman who will now be in charge of Conveyancing.

On a lighter note, The Perak Bar Committee has also lined up a few social events, such as a family outing to the Sunway Lost World Theme Park on the 21st of June 2007. I am verily informed that there will be other such events organised in the future.

I am also informed that the Perak- Penang Bar Games are on schedule and unfortunately as some of you may have been informed the games will NOT be held in Cameron Highlands but in Ipoh. Unfortunately we were not able to cater for venues for certain games in Cameron Highlands and other logistical issues which we could not compromise on.

I also wish to state that the Perak Bar Committee can only organize these events, the success of these events will depend wholly on the support and participation of the members of the Perak Bar. As such I humbly urge each and every one of you to please take an active role and join these events in order to make it a success.

I do hope, if all goes well, I will be able to make a monthly contribution to update the members of the Perak Bar as to the goings on of the Committee.

Thank you.

Shan Theivanthiran.

2008-06-09

AT THE BAR


NAME:

SU KEONG SIEW

AGE:

43

FIRM NAME:

K S SU & MAH

YEARS IN PRACTICE:

14 YEARS

AREA OF PRACTICE:

GENERAL LITIGATION (CIVIL & CRIMINAL) & CONVEYANCING

READ LAW AT:

UNIVERSITY OF HULL, ENGLAND

NICKNAMES:

TOO MANY DEPENDING ON CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BUT I PREFER “STEVIE S”

STRENGTHS:

PATIENCE

WEAKNESSES:

PATIENCE

HIGHLIGHTS OF PRACTICE:

SUCCEEDING IN PROVING FRAUD IN A CIVIL CASE AT HIGH COURT

LOWLIGHTS OF PRACTICE:

BUT WAS OVERTURNED BY COURT OF APPEAL

TOUGHEST OPPONENT:

JUDGES

FAVOURITE FOOD:

CURRY MEE AT HUGH LOW STREET AND PAN MEE AT PASIR PUTEH ROAD

FAVOURITE TIPPLE:

IRISH BAILEYS

FILMS:

BLUES BROTHERS, SUPERMAN THE MOVIE, ROAD HOGS

TV PROGRAMMES:

ESPN, STARSPORT, DISCOVERY CHANNELS, HBO

MUSIC:

ROCK AND POP SONGS AND MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE SONG IS “PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE)” BY U2

IF I HADN’T BEEN A LAWYER…

PERHAPS A LUXURY CAR DEALER

IN MY TIME OFF I…

CHILL OUT IN MY HOUSE

SPORTS:

FOOTBALL, BADMINTON, SQUASH, TABLE TENNIS

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY SOCIETIES/NGO’S?

CONFIDENTIAL

TELL US SOMETHING WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU

I HAVE PHOBIA OVER FROGS

WHAT ARE YOU READING CURRENTLY?

NOTHING BUT LAW JOURNALS

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY ONE SUPERPOWER:

MIND READER SO THAT I’LL ALWAYS KNOW THE TRUTH

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN FIVE WORDS:

I AM WHAT I AM

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN THE WORLD WHAT WOULD IT BE?

ALL MANKIND HAVING ONE SINGLE AND SAME RELIGION

2008-06-06

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION LAW


PBC/ Circular-PSD/28/06/08

5th June 2008

Dear members of the Perak Bar

Re : Talk on Recent Developments in Construction Law

Topic : Recent Developments in Construction Law

Speaker : Mr. Teng Kam Wah

Venue : Perak Bar Secretariat

Date : 20th June 2008 (Friday)

Time : 3.00-5.00p.m

Kindly RSVP to the Perak Bar Secretariat by 19th June 2008 as refreshments will be served.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Rashpal Singh
Chairman
Professional Standards &
Development Sub Committee

2008-06-05

FAMILY DAY TRIP TO SUNWAY LOST WORLD IPOH

PBC/Social/8/6/08

Dear Members,

The Social sub-committee is happy to bring to you the 1st in the long line of activities planned for this year. The details of the family day trip to Sunway Lost World lpoh are as follows:-

Date : 21st June 2008
Time : 10.00 am
1) Adult - RM20.00 per person;
2) Children (aged 12 and below) - RM16.00 per person;
(these are only for the entrance fees excluding food)

The entrance fee is inclusive of all available rides which are
unlimited excluding the rental of tubes.

Kindly register your names with Prema at the Perak Bar Secretariat and indicate the number and type (adult or children) of tickets required and make payment for the same on or before the l6 June 2008. Please be informed that this is the cut off date and we would not be able to get the same reduced rates should you register after this date.

Take note as well that the Perak Bar will not bear any responsibility for any injuries or death that may (however unlikely) occur there.

Yours faithfully

Kenny Lai Choe Ken
Chairman
Social Sub-Committee

How to get there

2008-06-03

NEW APPOINTMENTS IN PERAK BAR COMMITTEE

PBC/Circular/26/5/08

29th May 2008

To all the members of the Perak Bar

Kindly be informed that Ms. Dara Waheda Binti Mohd Rufin has resigned from her post as the chairperson of the Human Rights and Legal Aid Committee. Due to the same, the following persons are the new committee chairman / chairperson for each respective committee:-

Mr. Dominic Selvam (Human Rights/Legal Aid) 05-241 7112

Pn. Nur Ashikin Binti Abdul Rahman (Conveyancing) 05-254 4220

Kindly be informed that we have received a copy of the Courts of Appeal Practice Direction No.1 of 2008.

Please make arrangements with the Secretariat if you are interested to obtain a copy of same. Phostostat charges will be RM 7.80.

Yours sincerely,

Danial Rahman
Honorary Secretary