Legal Practice

What I Learned Standing for the Bar Council Elections
I never expected to win a Bar Council election, much less come in first, twice. In fact, I secretly hoped to lose my first attempt

A Short Guide to Syariah Divorce Claims
This essay examines the divorce claims available to Muslim couples in Malaysia.

A Short Guide to Syariah Divorces and Ruju’
This essay examines demistify the various divorce applications available to Muslim couples in Malaysia.

A Brush with Greatness
I handled a case around my seventh or eighth year of practice that severely tested my ethics. The case happened before what I call the

Empty Praise, Empty Pockets: How to Distinguish Genuine Praise from Arse-Kissing
I don't know whether other lawyers face this. From time to time, some chap or senior lawyer will try to lure me into a case.

Grasping Things Quicker
This age of instant communication has created an expectation of immediate response across all aspects of our lives. We assume the speed of reply should

Why Charging a Consultation Fee is Essential for Lawyers
Time and expertise are among the most valuable commodities in the legal profession. Yet, prospective clients fail to appreciate this in their fervour to pay

The 11 Malaysian Legal Blogs Worth A Follow for 2025
One of the posts I liked from TheMalaysianLawyer.com was their Malaysian Law Blogs to Follow in 2021 because it consolidated the Malaysian legal blogs worth
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: The True Cost of Bypassing Legal Expertise