Report on “Seminar Motivasi, Perundangan dan Hak-hak Asasi Wanita”

  • By AdminL
  • December 10, 2008
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Malacca, December 7th, 2008 :- Straits Meridian Hotel was a hive of activity on Sunday as The Ministry of Women’s Development, Family and Community in conjunction with Persatuan Ibubapa Muhibah Negeri Melaka (PIBM) co-organized a seminar on women’s rights. The seminar was held from 8.00am till 4.30pm.

 

PIBM is a non-governmental organization which aims to help the less-privileged in society; in particular single and divorced women by providing an avenue to voice out their grouses as well as imparting advice and providing them with relevant resources. About forty women from all walks of life participated in this seminar.

 

In his opening speech, Adrian Loy, Chairman of the function expressed his gratitude to the delegates for participating. He hoped that the outcome of this seminar would empower women in advocating for their rights and that society would be more aware of the perils faced by single and divorced women. Anna Lofsteadt, President of Women of Malacca Action Club (WOMAC) spoke next on “Sex and Gender.” Her highly-powered speech focused on the exploitation of women, sexual harassment, rape and psychic assault. Women should not tolerate these abuses. Instead women need to overcome their fear of non-acceptance and isolation in order to defend themselves.

 

Next on the floor was Fatima Tahir Ali, an advocate and solicitor and also volunteer from the Legal Aid Centre whose interesting speech was as powerful as it was motivating for women. She said that violence against women should not be tolerated at any time whatsoever to the applause of the participants. When faced with domestic problems, women must be clear of their rights. She spoke on divorce procedures, custody rights, the rights of a child, the rights to matrimonial assets and child visitation rights. Her session was followed by a question and answer session.    

 

 The seminar resumed after lunch in which Nizam Bashir, Malacca Bar Sub-Committee Chairman for the Legal Aid Committee spoke on violence against women and the many ways in which battered and emotionally assaulted women can get help from various organizations in Malacca itself. There was a final question and answer session next in which Anna Lofsteadt promulgated “Wanita Boleh” much to enthusiasm and cheers of the participants, men and women alike.

 

Despite the rain, the seminar ended with a note of promise:- Women have rights; whether personal or legal and all women should translate this awareness into advocacy and action if need be to protect themselves and their children.    

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Update : Court Listings

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  • December 5, 2008
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Take note that the following Court Listings have been updated

High Court (1)

Timbalan Pendaftar (2)

Penolong Kanan Pendaftar (2)

Kindly check the court listings tab

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Circular : Soal Selidik Sistem Penyampaian di Mahkamah

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  • December 2, 2008
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Kepada Majlis Peguam dan semua Jawatankuasa Peguam Negeri:

Bagi tujuan penambahbaikan sistem penyampaian di Mahkamah, Pejabat Ketua Pendaftar atas arahan Ketua Hakim Negara telah menjalankan satu soal selidik berkenaan dengan pengeluaran deraf perintah, perintah bersih dan juga carian fail di semua mahkamah seluruh Malaysia. Hasil soal selidik tersebut dilampirkan di sini.

Sehubungan dengan itu, dipohon kepada semua Jawatankuasa Peguam setiap negeri untuk memberi maklumbalas berkenaan ketepatan data soal selidik tersebut berdasarkan pengalaman para peguam berurusan di mahkamah dan juga mengemukakan sebarang cadangan membina untuk memperbaiki sistem penyampaian di mahkamah.

Segala maklumbalas daripada Jawatankuasa Peguam bolehlah dihantar secara bertulis melalui faks ke Bahagian Penyelidikan Kehakiman dan Perhubungan Awam, Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia di nombor faks 03-8888 5464 /  3955 atau melalui e-mel ke asyida@kehakiman.gov.my atau sabreena@mahkamah.gov.my pada atau sebelum 31 Disember 2008.

Kerjasama daripada tuan dan puan kami dahului ucapan terima kasih.

Bahagian Penyelidikan Kehakiman dan Perhubungan Awam
Mahkamah Persekutuan Malaysia
Aras 2, Istana Kehakiman,
Presint 3, Putrajaya.

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Blood Donation Campaign

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  • December 1, 2008
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The  Malacca Bar contributed a few hampers and participated in a recent Blood Donation Campaign.

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Multimedia University Law Moots Competition 2008/2009

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  • November 24, 2008
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 The Multimedia University’s Law Society will be organizing the Law Moots Competition 2008/2009 with the main objective of enhancing their students’ practical skills and to give the insight into the practical aspects of the law. This year the competition will be held in two languages, namely English and Bahasa Malaysia. A total of 70 teams will be participating and the Law Society has requested for assistance to provide 36 adjudicators for the Bahasa Malaysia Moot Competition and 34 adjudicators for the English Moot Competition. The breakdown is as follows :-

 

2.3.2009            (7.30pm – 10.30pm)       14 adjudicators for BM

3.3.2009            (7.30pm – 10.30pm)       14 adjudicators for English

4.3.2009            (7.30pm – 10.30pm)       14 adjudicators for BM

5.3.2009            (7.30pm – 10.30pm)       14 adjudicators for English

6.3.2009            (7.30pm – 10.30pm)       8 adjudicators for BM, 6 adjudicators for  

                                                                 English

 

Kindly revert to the Bar Committee or Desmond Ho at deslex@hotmail.com by 12th of December 2008 and indicate which day and what language you would like to be present for the Law Moot Competition as an adjudicator.

 

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CIRCULAR NO. 49 OF 2008 : Parking and Court Cases

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  • November 19, 2008
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Members are kindly informed of the following:

 

            Parking when in Court: 

 

            Members & Chambering Pupils can now park their vehicles in the Jaya Jusco car park when attending Court.  The Jaya Jusco administration has kindly agreed to allow members to park their vehicles there and the gate will be opened at 8.00 a.m. daily.  Kindly do not park your vehicles on the road shoulder.

 

            Cases:

 

            The Court is giving priority to the disposal of cases filed on or before 2006.  As such, members are kindly advised to ensure that they are ready to proceed with their cases on their respective trial dates.

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