In March 2020, members of the Malacca Bar received news which made many of us a little sad but more proud than ever. His Lordship Datuk Wira Haji Ahmad Nasfy bin Haji Yasin, Judge of the High Court Melaka 1, was to be elevated to become a Judge at the Court of Appeal. During the tenure of His Lordship as our High Court Judge from January 2018 till March 2020, the Malacca Barestablished a close working relationship with His Lordship, while lawyers who appeared before His Lordship found him to be a hardworking, fair minded and dedicated Judge.
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As an appreciation to His Lordship, the Malacca Bar Committee was privileged to host a Farewell Hi Tea Buffet for His Lordship Yang Arif Datuk Wira Haji Ahmad Nasfy bin Haji Yasin together with his lovely wife, Datin Hajjah Siti Rufazah Binti Saad on the 10th of August 2020 at the Double Tree by Hilton Melaka.
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The event was graced further by the presence of His Lordship Tuan Anslem Charles Fernandis, Judge of the High Court Melaka 1, Her Ladyship Puan Maidzuara Binti Mohamed, Judicial Commissioner of the High Court Melaka 2 as well as Dato’ Haji Mohd Nasir bin Nordin, Director of the Melaka Courts. In spite of the current pandemic and the requirement to observe current protocols, a total of 52 members of the Bar attended the event.
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On behalf of all the members of the Malacca Bar, we wish His Lordship Datuk Wira Haji Ahmad Nasfy bin Haji Yasin heartfelt congratulations on his elevation to the Court of Appeal.
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(contributed by Radiance Chin, Chairperson, Social, Charity and Welfare Chairperson, Malacca Bar Committee)
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