Malaysian Bar Association website www.malaysianbar.org.my/governing_laws/ Sabah Law Association website www.sabahbar.org.my Sarawak Bar Association www.sarawak-advocates.org.my A lawyer and solicitor advise or receive written submissions in court purporting to practise for a reasonable fee depending on the length and difficulty of the case, but special circumstances may justify his or her refusal. at its sole discretion to accept a particular order. West Malaysia: Lawyers and lawyers in West Malaysia are required to comply with rules issued by the Bar Council governing professional practice, etiquette, conduct and discipline (e.g. rules of practice and etiquette of the legal profession). East Malaysia: In Sabah and Sarawak, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak. the Chief Justice of Sarawak has the power to make rules governing the practice and etiquette of the profession in the State concerned, the method of accounting and disciplinary proceedings. No lawyer may accept a pleading in a matter where he knows or has reason to believe that his or her own professional conduct may be challenged. Article 8 Advertisements in the legal and non-legal directory. Rule 4. No lawyer and lawyer who accepts short behavior when professional behavior could be challenged. In exercising the powers conferred by section 77 of the Legal Profession Act 1976, the Bar Council shall make the following rules: The Legal Profession Act 1976 (“LPA”) generally governs the practice of law in West Malaysia.
The practice in Sabah and Sarawak is regulated by the Advocate Ordinance 1953 and the Lawyer Ordinance 1953. Section 12. Lawyer and lawyer not to conduct civil proceedings aimed at delaying proceedings, etc. Article 11 Fees for contentious or contentious matters. Amended by P.U. (A)101/1979, P.U. (A) 365/1981, P.U. (A) 189/1987, P.U. (A) 310/1991 & P.U. (A) 58/1994. If special circumstances may justify refusing to accept a particular order at his discretion. *Published under the symbol P.U.
(A) 369/1976 and entered into force on 29.12.1978. Section 19. Article 9 Counsel and counsel shall conduct the defence in a fair and honourable manner. Article 14 Questions unrelated to the investigation itself may not be asked. Article 18 Counsel and counsel shall act with threat, courtesy and fairness. Rule 4 Counsel and counsel may not publish, except in accordance with these Regulations. Subject to the judicial rules issued in that name, a lawyer and a solicitor appointed advocate or solicitor and solicitor in a civil or criminal case shall not seek to be excused on frivolous grounds and shall always use their best efforts to transfer such proceedings, Rule 16. Participation in seminars, conferences, Forums, etc. West Malaysia: The Bar Council deals with all matters related to investigations and disciplinary actions.
East Malaysia: In Sabah and Sarawak, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Sabah and the Chief Justice of Sarawak preside over all disciplinary proceedings. Rule 2 Duty of counsel and lawyer to advise or accept an assignment. Article 15 Interviews with the press, radio and television. Registrar of the Supreme Court of Malaysia for West Malaysia. Registrars of the High Courts of Sabah and Sarawak for East Malaysia. Section 7. No lawyer and lawyer who accepts allowances as a Member of Parliament, etc., with the exception of remuneration as a Member of Parliament, etc. Article 13 Lawyer and lawyer to protect themselves from offensive or annoying matters.
Article 10 The lawyer and the lawyer must prosecute in such a way that no innocent person is convicted. Article 19 The lawyer and the lawyer shall not refer to facts which are not proven.