Circular No 055/2019 Dated 22 Mar 2019 To Members of the Malaysian Bar

Arahan Amalan Ketua Hakim Negara Bil 1/2019 | Penangguhan Kes The Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia, YAA Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Richard Malanjum, has extended to us a copy of Arahan Amalan Ketua Hakim Negara Bil 1/2019 (“Arahan Amalan Bil 1/2019”), dated 14 Feb 2019, pertaining to the postponement of cases. Please be informed that Arahan Amalan Bil 1/2019 came into operation with immediate effect (ie on 14 Feb 2019).

Arahan Amalan Ketua Hakim Negara Bil 1/2008 (“Arahan Amalan Bil 1/2008”), contained in Bar Council Circular No 218/2008 dated 25 Aug 2008 entitled “Practice Direction No. 1/2008 — Adjournment of Cases”, is thereby revoked.

A copy of Arahan Amalan Bil 1/2019, which we received on 13 Mar 2019, and the revoked Arahan Amalan Bil 1/2008, are attached for your reference. Thank you. Salim Bashir Secretary Malaysian Bar