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Legal Webinar 2021

Death Penalty - Infringement of Human Rights?

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

ALSA Malaysia Legal Webinar continues with our sixth episode of the Human Rights Special Series.

We will be discussing on the topic of Death Penalty: Infringement of Human Rights? Featuring our special guest, Rajsurian Pillai of Messrs. Surian.

Sexual Harassment in the Legal Workspace

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

Sexual harassment includes many things. Actual or attempted rape or sexual assault, cat calls, unwanted deliberate touching, leaning over, cornering, pinching, unwanted sexual looks, gestures, letters, telephone calls, or materials of a sexual nature and whatnot. It can occur in the workplace or learning environment, like a school or university. It can happen in many different scenarios, including after-hours conversations, exchanges in the hallways, and non-office settings of employees or peers.

Refugee Status and Rights in Malaysia

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

Together with ALSSCO, we’re back with another Legal Webinar on the topic of Refugee Status And Rights.

We are pleased to have Ms. Larissa Ann Lous, a legal associate from Messrs Azri, Lee Swee Seng & Co, as our speaker.

 

Revenge Porn- Punishable by Law?

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

ALSA Malaysia Legal Webinar continues with our fifth epicose of the Human Rights Special Series where we will be discussing on the topic of Revenge Porn: Is it punishable by law? Featuring our special guest, Ms. Serena Lim from KRYSS Network. 

Alsa Malaysia X Shearn Delamore & Co Special Legal Webinar Series

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

In collaboration with Shearn Delamore & Co, ALSA Malaysia is proud to announce our new Special Legal Webinar Series!

Where our distinguished speakers, Ms. Karen Abraham and Ms. Janet Toh will be speaking on the topic of their interest.

Child Marriage:
Islamic Law and Civil Law

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

ALSA Malaysia continues with our first episode of the Human Rights Special Series where we will be discussing on the topic of Child Marriage: Islamic Law and Civil Law, featuring our special guestes Ms. Srividhya Ganapathy and Mr. Muhammad Syarafi.

 

Who Am I? : Children Citizenship Issues in Malaysia

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

The Federal Constitution of Malaysia has laid down the requisite requirements for obtaining citizenship in Malaysia. However, a recent Federal Court decision has ruled that an illegitimate child born outside of Malaysia could not be a citizen of Malaysia by operation of law. Discussions have reached a boiling point where the judges’ interpretation of the Federal Constitution is being questioned by many.

Is Fintech The Future?

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

Fintech is a term referring to companies or services that use technology to provide financial services to business or consumers. But a question that often arises out of it is, ‘is Fintech the future?’.  We will cover this topic alongside our special guest, Mr. Richard Wee. 

Alsa Malaysia X Shearn Delamore & Co Special Legal Webinar Series

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

In collaboration with Shearn Delamore & Co, ALSA Malaysia is proud to announce our new Special Legal Webinar Series!

Where our distinguished speakers, Ms. Karen Abraham and Ms. Janet Toh will be speaking on the topic of their interest.

Alsa Malaysia X Shearn Delamore & Co Special Legal Webinar Series

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

In collaboration with Shearn Delamore & Co, ALSA Malaysia brings you our second episode of the Special Legal Webinar Series with our distinguish speakers, Mr Raghuram Supramanium and Ms. Jessica Chong.

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency: Key Challenges During Covid-19

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

In the distressed Covid environment in Malaysia, we have seen companies like MBO Cinemas and Robinsons all enter into liquidation. AirAsia X and Malaysia Airlines have had pursue debt restructuring through the courts. Many SMEs and businesses have faced financial distress. How have the laws and court processes adapted to provide reliefs to debtor companies and creditors alike? 

Competition Law Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

It is without a doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought various challenges to businesses, leaving some with no choice but to exit the market. However, it is to be noted that the application of competition law in Malaysia still remains.

Human Rights in Cybersecurity: A Threat or A Must?

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Our advocacy initiative and awareness movement on Digital Rights in Cyberspace continues with our latest webinar on the topic of “Human Rights in Cybersecurity: A Threat or A Must?”

Medico-Legal Webinar Ep 3 Medical Ethics

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Working hand in hand with Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA), we are very excited to present our next Medico-Legal Webinar Series, goals of which are to provide the audience with intellectual discourse that covers both areas of law and medicine.

Business & Human Rights in Technology

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

We are back with our special webinar for the advocacy initiative and awareness movement on Digital Rights in Cyberspace. 

How Cyberthreats Are Responding to Covid-19 Globally?

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

We are back with our special webinar for the advocacy initiative and awareness movement on Digital Rights in Cyberspace!

 

Internet Accessibility:
A Work in Progress

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Together with The IO Foundation, we are proud to have Mr. Jean F. Queralt and Prof Datu Nor Aziah Mohd Awal as our speakers for a webinar by advocacy initiatives entitled Internet Accessibility: A Work In Progress.

Medico-Legal Webinar Series Ep 1 Medical Law in Practice

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ALSA Malaysia in collaboration with Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) Malaysia, are proud to present our pilot initiative for the Medico-Legal Webinar Series.
Medico-Legal Webinar Series aims to provide our audiences with intellectual discourse which covers both area of laws and medicines, the intersections, and how both of these areas always play a major role to “protect” and “cure” the masses.

Medico-Legal Webinar Ep 2 Medical Negligence 101

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

Working hand in hand with Asian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA), we are very excited to present our next Medico-Legal Webinar Series, goals of which are to provide the audience with intellectual discourse that covers both areas of law and medicine

Traditions at the Bar - Are they still being practised / obsolete? Are they undervalued

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

It has been to the curiosity of many law students and law practitioners as to whether traditions at the bar are still being practised or are already obsolete as of today. In fact, most of the law students themselves are unaware of such traditions that exist in the Bar.

A Call For Reformation:
The PDPA 2020

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

In light of the Awareness Movement and Advocacy Initiatives on the Digital Rights in Cyberspace, ALSA Malaysia together with the IO Foundation are thrilled to bring you a special webinar for the movement!

Virtual Hearings -
A Boon or A Bane

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia! 

Due to Covid-19, virtual hearings are increasingly becoming more and more important. However, it is undeniable that the virtual hearings would be an issue for the court as it becomes difficult to discern the body language of the witness being cross-examine, and with any other issues as such that arise.

The Demise of Basic Structure Doctrine: Maria Chin's Case

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

Recently, a lot of media attention has been garnered towards the Federal Court’s decision on the incapability of the Doctrine of Basic Structure in the Malaysian constitutional context. Many question arose as to what would be the legal implications of the court’s ruling in the Malaysian legal framework. 

 

The Journey to and through Pupilage and Its Remuneration

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

To be called to the bar is the dream awaited by almost every law students in Malaysia. Therefore, the journey to and through the pupillage before that call is a real business to be discussed.

 

 


The Aftermath of Malaysiakini's Ruling

Greetings from ALSA Malaysia!

The court’s majority decision in holding Malaysiakini liable for contempt of court has caused quite a number of debates and questions to surface. Many argued whether the verdict would have the effect of restricting the freedom of expression in Malaysia.

 

 

Legal Webinar 2020

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Episode 1
The Digital World and What It Holds

Joining us on this joyous occasion is Mr. Jean F. Quéralt, the Founder and CEO of The IO Foundation (TIOF)! With TIOF being an official Partner of ALSA Malaysia, we are enthusiastic to have this speaker on board with us!

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Episode 2
What Can You Do With a Law Degree?

Joining us for Episode Two is the esteemed Eddie Law, Founder of eLawyer! This episode is especially aimed for law students who are still unsure of where their path is heading.

Episode 3
Key Principles of Malaysian Tax Law

Joining us on Episode Three of Legal Webinar with ALSA Malaysia is the esteemed S. Saravana Kumar, Partner in Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership!

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