Legal Practice
Just Start. Clumsily, Awkwardly, Foolishly. But Start. Then Carry On.
I have lost count of my regrets; the disappointments, betrayals, and moments when life has left me diminished. But it is impossible to have lived
The Changing of the Guard
It was a tradition enforced by my mother that we sat down for dinner as a family. That was the most important meal from us
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
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: The True Cost of Bypassing Legal Expertise