An outrageous story from a court

6–8 minutes to read

The most amazing things can happen in a court. Malaysia is a multiracial country. The official language is Malay, although English is allowed to be spoken in courts. Most workmen are not fluent in aristocratic ...

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Are Bar Council elections based on Equality?

5–8 minutes to read

Do members of the Bar believe in equality? The way the Bar Council is elected does not reflect equality. More than 60% of the members of the Bar get no more than 11% influence ...

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Clients do the darndest things

4 minutes to read

In the last of his anecdotes, Justice Prasad Abraham, a former Federal Court Judge, recalls his days at the Bar - and his unusual experiences with some clients.

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Will AMLA burn lawyers and other professionals?

9–13 minutes to read

You bet. No - AMLA is not a reference to the Indian gooseberry, known for its medicinal properties. That fruit is not poisonous. The Malaysian AMLA is.  Here are some pointers on how it might bite ...

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The match maker’s witness statement

5 minutes to read

No, a match-maker isn't what you think it is. Recalling his days at the Bar, retired Federal Court Judge Datuk Prasad Abraham points to a story about the dangers of witness statements

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How to succeed at the Trial Court

16–24 minutes to read

Are there tricks to be more successful at trial work? There are. The 1st is Deep Preparation. The 2nd is a Chronology. The 3rd is a Trial Chart. Read on.

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