Karen Cheah

Regressive amendments to citizenship laws alarming – Malaysian Bar

THE Malaysian Bar is alarmed by the statement made by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on March 8, 2024, announcing plans to proceed with the regressive amendments to the Federal Constitution regarding citizenship.

Malaysian Bar to open legal aid booths in courts every first Wednesday of the month

Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah said the booth, to operate on the first Wednesday of every month, was also to ensure that impecunious persons receive legal advice and representation. 

Consider opposition leader as Pardons Board member, says Shad Faruqi

Legal experts and practitioners are urging comprehensive reforms to enhance transparency on the Pardons Board, addressing concerns related to decision-making and composition.

Bar president should ‘go back to law school’ over Najib’s reduced sentence: Shafee

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah lambasted Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah over her criticism of his client Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s reduced sentence.

Agong’s power of pardon not discretionary as govt claims, says Malaysian Bar

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s constitutional power to grant a pardon is not discretionary and is exercised on advice, Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah has said.

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