Teachings
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.
‘Would you act for Najib?’
During one of our teh tarik sessions at the mamak, around the time the SRC International trial was going on, Ahmad (not his name), a
The 4 Qualities Required for Legal Advocacy
During advocacy trainings, at some point, I inevitably deliver my short speech to the trainee lawyers about how a judge doesn’t only evaluate the merits
Answer then Explain
Yesterday, while waiting for our appeal to be called up, we witnessed a hearing for...
Case Law is not Always Necessary
As litigators, we build our legal arguments on authoritative case law or legal maxims.
You Don’t Have to be Judge to Give a Fair Hearing
Even though they say they want advice and guidance, I know what they are really there for: to be taken seriously, heard and understood.
A Citizen’s Guide to Judicial Review in Malaysia | Part Two
In this Part, we consider the accepted legal reasons for challenging the validity of public authority decisions, actions and policities.
