Teachings
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
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.
‘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...
