Legal Awareness

Recalibrating the Malaysian Prima Facie Test

In mid-1997, after starting the Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) course at the University of Malaya, I ran up against one of my earliest frustrations

The Weight of a Criminal Lawyer’s Work

The weight of a criminal lawyer's work is immense.

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.

Notes for a Talk about Affidavits

An affidavit is a sworn statement of facts. It is about facts, not opinion, not argument, not fiction.

Starting with Settlement

Matters can be settled. However, parties must be genuinely willing to compromise to end their dispute.

Legal Access for Everybody

Are lawyers are more expensive than they are worth?

Freedom of Religion’s Importance

I am often asked why I do these cases.

The Trapped Muslims of Malaysia

What good is there in keeping them as Muslims against their will?

The Crowning Glory of a Legal Career

I thought being appointed a judge would be the crowning glory of my career.